Health
Kenya’s Cities Lead in New HIV Infections
Kenya's urban areas are seeing the highest rates of new HIV infections, primarily driven by youths, including students, job seekers,...
Ensuring Safe Milk Production in Kenya
In Runyenjes, Embu County, dairy farmer Mike Gitonga exemplifies safe milk production practices, emphasizing hygiene, animal care, and proper handling....
Police Grapple with Rising Mental Health Challenges Amid Officer Suicides
A police officer from Central Police Station in Nairobi, identified as Constable Peter Munene, was found dead in his residence...
Study Finds Antibiotic-Resistant E. Coli in Nairobi Chicken Meat
Tino Deng, from the University of Nairobi’s Department of Veterinary Pathology, and his team recently tested chicken meat from three...
Trump Selects RFK Jr. as Health Secretary, Alongside High-Profile Appointments
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health Secretary, positioning him to lead the Health...
High Uptake of Polio Vaccine Despite Safety Concerns
Despite initial skepticism, parents have widely participated in the ongoing polio vaccination campaign, aimed at children under five in nine...
Nigeria Offers Free C-Sections to Reduce Maternal Deaths
Nigeria has launched a groundbreaking initiative to provide free emergency Caesarean sections for "poor and vulnerable" women, aiming to reduce...
New Interns to Receive Reduced Stipends per Court Ruling
The Ministry of Health announced that new nursing and clinical officer interns will receive reduced stipends following a recent court...
Polio Vaccination Campaign Reports Two Child Deaths
The October 2024 polio vaccination campaign saw two child fatalities, confirmed by the Ministry of Health. Health Director Patrick Amoth...
WHO Prioritizes New Vaccine Development for Endemic Pathogens
Kenya stands to gain from a WHO initiative aimed at developing vaccines for 17 pathogens that frequently impact communities. In...
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