Kenya Health Summit: President Ruto and Health CS Aden Duale wrapped day two of the National Health Summit at KICC, with focus shifting from Universal Health Coverage gains to fixing remaining gaps in access, affordability and quality under the Social Health Authority (SHA) and Taifa Care. SHA scrutiny: Ruto also defended SHA implementation while Nairobi officials and stakeholders raised concerns about whether covered patients are still being asked for cash at some facilities. Public health reform push: Ruto said SHA benefits will be progressively expanded, including free diapers for new mothers by October 30. Health system accountability: A court ordered Pandya Memorial Hospital in Mombasa to pay Sh6.03m after negligence led to a child’s amputated arm. Media freedom under pressure: Journalists and drivers were assaulted while covering an opposition rally in Homa Bay, with KUJ and legal experts warning the attacks risk an “information blackout.” Counterfeit crackdown: Anti-Counterfeit Authority raids in Eastleigh seized suspected fake Nivea and Vaseline products worth about Sh1.1m. Child health risks: A Vihiga man was found dead in a school water pit, while Marsabit recorded a child death after a snake bite. Humanitarian safety: UN warned that armed drones are increasingly endangering aid workers, as over 1,000 humanitarian workers have been killed in three years. Malaria outlook: New research suggests climate change may shift childhood malaria hotspots across Africa by century’s end.