Mombasa County sets aside $7.4 million for construction of four referral hospitals
The county government also announced plans to construct three additional hospitals in Mikindani, Likoni, and Port Reitz to bring essential healthcare services closer to residents in underserved areas.
Kenya Peasants League question Court of Appeal delayed ruling on genetically modified organisms
Speaking in South Sakwa Ward in Awendo Sub-County, Migori County, the farmers led by David Otieno, said the delay is unfair and has far-reaching consequences on farmers in the country.
Mental, emotional health experts want more attention given to psychosocial wellness in workplaces
Speaking at the forum, the Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health at the Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services (DOSHS) Musa Nyandusi said this year’s theme underscores the growing importance of addressing psychosocial risks in the workplace.
Kenya announces plan to advance regional vaccine production as a pillar of Africa’s health security
Participants also outlined near-term priorities required to transform continental ambition into viable regional manufacturing ecosystems and resilient supply chains.
For 45 years, Chinese medical team brings healing, hope to Djibouti
Outside the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) clinic, patients lined up early for treatment that brought relief to many. Inside, Chinese doctors moved from bed to bed, placing acupuncture needles, reviewing case files and attending to patients with practiced efficiency. “This is my 11th acupuncture treatment, and I feel much better now,” a local resident surnamed Rida said.
Dr AI? Should artificial intelligence replace qualified doctors after high scores in trials?
A study published in early April by researchers at Germany’s Marburg University and University Hospital Giessen and Marburg found that in a standardised knowledge test on acute kidney injury (AKI), several large language models (LLMs) outperformed the medical professionals who took part in the assessment.
Investigative journalist documents legacy media was used to bend Covid narrative: ‘Censorship begins from the beginning’
The book title points to the day the World Health Organization declared Covid-19 a global pandemic. Elijah said that moment accelerated and formalised a unified narrative across institutions, media and technology platforms, shaping what could – and could not – be said.
Psychedelic: Trump signs executive order to allow use of Ibogaine drug first used by Bwiti religion in West Africa to treat hallucination
Ibogaine and other psychedelics remain banned under the federal government’s most restrictive category for illegal, high-risk drugs.
Kisumu County moots drive to deflate ballooning teenage pregnancy in Muhoroni
Speaking during the launch of the programme dubbed Pleasure-Inclusive Youth Clinic at Ramula Health Facility, Otieno further noted that the area also records high rates of gender based violence, STIs, mental health and new infection of HIV/AIDs among adolescents.
Ministry of health announces inclusion of haemophilia in Kenya’s Social Health Authority cover
Principal Secretary for Medical Services Ouma Oluga, speaking during the World Haemophilia Day commemoration at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), held in collaboration with the Kenya Haemophilia Association, said ongoing health reforms are now shifting focus from enrolment to addressing service delivery gaps, particularly hospital payments and access to care.
