Known as the epicentre of political protests in Kenya, Kisumu is now intensifying fight to shed sexual violence image
The first recovery centre will be established in Muhoroni Sub-County before being replicated in other parts of the county. The situation room will be located at the county referral facility to coordinate reporting, response and support services.
Kakamega braces for cancer explosion as state embarks on demotion of asbestos-roofed buildings
Kakamega County Environmental Officer Nathaniel Mutuku says that laws and legislations that regulate asbestos management in Kenya are comprehensive and would give the law enforcers a foundation to act upon.
Nairobi County Chief Executive Officer Martin Wekesa earns plaudits for professional rollout of Mutuini Level IV Hospital upgrade
Dr Wafula – who previously earned recognition for his performance in Nairobi County’s health facilities revamp – has been praised for his hands-on leadership and results-driven approach.
Africa Union meeting in Lusaka ramps up push to secure continent’s access to lifesaving essential drugs
The growing push behind the SCALE Programme has also been felt through the active engagement of regional economic communities (RECs) where both the intergovernmental authority on development (IGAD) and the common market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) have applauded the strategic value of the programme and highlighted its alignment with regional health, investment and development priorities.
Big Pharma mass atrocities: Covid-19 story US media and senior state don’t want you to hear, publish
On April 29, as chairman of the US Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Senator Ron Johnson held a hearing and released a report: Unmasked: How Biden Health Officials Purposely Turned a Blind Eye Toward Coovidd-19 Vaccine Safety Signals.
Preeclampsia: Pregnant women in Lake Victoria Basin battle silent killer that accounts for six per cent of prenatal deaths
Ministry of health data show that in Kenya, preeclampsia affects approximately six per cent of pregnancies and is one of the leading causes of maternal and neonatal deaths, contributing to up to 20 per cent of maternal mortality cases nationally.
Surgeons at Kenyatta National Hospital score big after successfully removing a 4kg liver tumour from patient
The three-day camp also delivered 13 highly specialised HPB procedures, including four liver resections, one Whipple’s procedure, two hepaticojejunostomies and six laparoscopic cholecystectomies.
Waiting for a son: How quest for male heirs tears women in Africa physically and emotionally
Maternal mortality in sub-Saharan Africa, which has the world’s fastest-growing population and accounts for 70 per cent of global maternal deaths. Around 180,000 pregnancy deaths are recorded every year across the continent.
Uzima University demands retraction and apology after credibility of its medical school is questioned
Students Council President Allan Kato said the reports had dented the image of the university despite its strong performance in the latest East African Community assessment.
New Lancet Series report says 16 women die in Kenya daily due to post-birth bleeding or 355 per 100,000 live births
In a press statement by World Health Organization (WHO), the report also places the global economic burden of the condition at more than $10 billion every year, affecting health systems, families and national economies.
