Ebola control stepped up as confirmed cases in eastern Congo hit 363, Uganda reports four recoveries
Uganda’s Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary Diana Atwine said the country had so far confirmed 15 Ebola cases, including 11 imported cases and four infections among health workers who treated the first patient. “Out of those, we have also discharged four.”
Eldoret court adjourns case in which Moi Referral Hospital staff face charges of securing jobs with forged papers after key witness’ no-show
When he appeared before an Eldoret court two weeks ago, the hospital’s Director of Finance Mathew Birgen revealed that the institution was pursuing individual recoveries including a case involving a former staff from whom more than Ksh6 million is being sought.
Trans Nzoia County in western Kenya steps up campaign against neglected tropical diseases with focus on bilharzia
Trans Nzoia County has applauded the impact of partners in fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). The county has intensified the campaign to eliminate NTDs by ensuring safe and clean water projects, County Executive Committee Member for Health and Sanitation Christopher Lorot applauded the “enormous contribution of partners in the...
Senator bemoans death of ‘serious journalism’ in US as medic links 2024 cancer diagnoses of King Charles III and Princess Catherine to Covid-19 vaccine
Repeated Covid-19 vaccination caused what’s called immunoglobulin class switching, where the immune system switches from a mode of fighting cancer cells to tolerating cancer cells.
But most scientists didn’t look further into the plausible mechanisms by which repeated Covid-19 vaccination might be influencing cancer.
New study identifies gene linking early growth to faster aging, cancer
An international team of researchers has identified a gene that links early growth with faster aging and a higher risk of cancer later in life, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem said in a statement on Tuesday. The gene, called vgll3, may help explain why some biological advantages in youth come...
Police in Kwale County rescue mental patient detained and chained by witchdoctor for five months
During the rescue operation, several other individuals believed to be receiving treatment at homestead were seen sighted in the compound, raising concerns among human rights activists. It was not immediately known if they, too, were being detained for non-settlement of fees.
Ultra vires: High Court in Nairobi dumps Cabinet Secretary Duale’s order to Mt Kenya University to stop oral health degrees
In the landmark ruling, the court affirmed that the programme is legally accredited by the Commission for University Education (CUE) and therefore remains valid and operational. The judges further ruled that the ministry of health acted outside its legal mandate when it attempted to interfere with the university programme.
US considers relocating Ebola-exposed Americans to Kenya as Uganda shuts border with Congo
A local Ebola taskforce made the decision to close the border after a rise in Ugandan health workers exposed to the virus by Congolese patients who crossed before the outbreak was declared on May 15.
Suspicious residents of eastern Congo region hit by Ebola complicate fight against ravaging disease
Trust is hard to find among the traumatised population that is wary of outsiders, even those trying desperately to contain the rapidly spreading outbreak that experts say was discovered weeks late. Surveillance for such diseases has been weakened by US and other aid cuts.
Marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge placed 16 in Cape Town race that produced fastest marathon ever run on African soil
Fellow Ethiopian Yihunilign Adane was second in 2:04:59 while Kenya’s Kalipus Lomwai finished third in 2:05:06. The first 10 men all finished inside the previous course record in what organisers described as the strongest marathon field ever assembled in Africa.
