Bicycles enhance community health outreach in Tharaka Nithi in central Kenya

Bicycles enhance community health outreach in Tharaka Nithi in central Kenya

Health officials say the bicycles are proving to be a simple but effective intervention that enhances mobility, strengthens community health outreach and improves access to essential health services in remote areas of Tharaka Nithi County.

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‘Godfather of vaccines’ tries to defend himself eight years later but can’t reset truths

‘Godfather of vaccines’ tries to defend himself eight years later but can’t reset truths

Despite his best efforts, he was not able to put the truths he was forced to admit in that deposition back in the bottle; nor have his efforts succeeded in bullying everyone into injecting without thinking.

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New study links long‑term exposure to pollutants from vehicle emissions, industry and fossil fuel burning to memory and cognitive loss

New study links long‑term exposure to pollutants from vehicle emissions, industry and fossil fuel burning to memory and cognitive loss

Older adults exposed to high air pollution levels early in the 2000s scored significantly worse on memory tests in 2011 than their peers in low-pollution communities, according to a new study. The findings align with increasing evidence that long‑term exposure to motor vehicle emissions, industry and fossil fuel burning may be linked to memory and cognitive problems at all ages.

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State agency lawyer tells court farmers in Kenya will have leeway to adopt or reject genetically modified maize

State agency lawyer tells court farmers in Kenya will have leeway to adopt or reject genetically modified maize

National Biosafety Authority is mandated to exercise general supervision and control over the transfer, handling and use of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) with a view to ensuring safety of human and animal health and provision of adequate protection of the environment.

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Kenya forms agency to fight ‘epidemic’ levels of junk food as country grapples with high incidence of lifestyle diseases

Kenya forms agency to fight ‘epidemic’ levels of junk food as country grapples with high incidence of lifestyle diseases

Dr Patrick Amoth cautioned that Kenya faces a dual burden of malnutrition, with persistent undernutrition alongside rising levels of overweight, obesity and diet-related conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancers.

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Kenya among select countries picked by WHO for launch of long-acting HIV vaccine

Kenya among select countries picked by WHO for launch of long-acting HIV vaccine

Notably, Kenya is among the first countries globally to introduce Lenacapavir for HIV prevention, signalling strong international confidence in the country’s health systems and its ability to responsibly deliver cutting-edge medical innovations.

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‘Dr Mike’ emerges as new anti-misinformation social media sensation and pro-vaccine doctors are liking it

‘Dr Mike’ emerges as new anti-misinformation social media sensation and pro-vaccine doctors are liking it

Faust lamented the idea that Offit would ever have to feel he had to defend himself, because his work is so important – even if his mode of engagement is less likely to reach those who disagree with him.

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Mitishamba: Indigenous herbal medicine inches ever closer to mainstream healthcare system in East Africa  

Mitishamba: Indigenous herbal medicine inches ever closer to mainstream healthcare system in East Africa  

Kenya’s minister for health commended partner states for developing policies, legal frameworks and strategic initiatives to guide safe and effective TCIM practice, stressing that regional cooperation through shared experiences and best practices will accelerate progress and address existing regulatory gaps.

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African aviation integration gets a fillip as AfDB explores ways of making it competitive, climate-aligned

African aviation integration gets a fillip as AfDB explores ways of making it competitive, climate-aligned

The two-day event brought together African aviation stakeholders, who included senior government and development financial institutions officials and airline executives.

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