WHO certifies Kenya as sleeping sickness-free as world tackles neglected tropical diseases
The ministry of health formally submitted its HAT elimination dossier to WHO in 2023 and on June 16, 2025, Kenya received official validation from WHO following a rigorous external expert review.
Scientists find strong evidence of cure in HIV-infected infants given antiretroviral drugs early in life
Maurico Martins, an associate professor at the University of Florida, who is pioneering this new approach, feels that it could represent a particularly practical strategy for low-income countries where HIV transmission to children is particularly rife and mothers often struggle to keep their children on repeated medication.
Luhyia spice ‘munyu mfume’ cited as reason people in western Kenya are strong in bed in old age, show low cancer and hypertension incidence
Research on people who consume munyu-mfume in food instead of the ubiquitous sodium-based table salt found nearly in every household in Kenya are less vulnerable to lifestyle diseases. While sodium has been found to constrict blood vessels, potassium has a dilation effect – widening arteries and veins to hasten circulation. In addition, the research found, potassium breaks and mops up negative cholesterol, discharging it from the bloodstream and giving the body a youthful look.
Girls in Kenyan schools remain vulnerable to grooming despite progress in gender agenda, conference told
While speaking during the event at a Nairobi hotel, Suba North Member of Parliament Millie Odhiambo said that despite notable progress in Kenya’s gender agenda, girls in schools remained vulnerable to grooming, sexual exploitation and exclusion from decision-making spaces.
How elimination of funding for some ‘woke’ studies by Trump administration killed cancer research
While researchers across the country have lost grants, two of the Trump administration’s political targets – Columbia and Harvard – have been hit especially hard. And across the board, many of these grant terminations appear to be part of the administration’s anti-DEI, anti-trans, and anti-vaccine agendas.
Kenya on a sprint to medical tourism, PCS Mudavadi reveals as he opens cancer summit
Health Cabinet Secretary Adan Duale and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi visited the Kenyan Network of Cancer Organizations (KENCO) booth – highlighting the critical role of civil society in Kenya’s cancer response
New York teachers fired for refusing Covid vaccines take case to US Supreme Court
Several lower courts, including the Second US Circuit Court of Appeals in November 2024, ruled against the teachers. The New York City Department of Education, its Chancellor, Melissa Aviles-Ramos, and New York City Health Commissioner Ashwin Vasan are among the defendants named in the combined lawsuit.
Lake Victoria pollution at tipping point as study exposes how 44 towns in East Africa poison world’s second largest freshwater mass
Speaking during the release of the findings in Mwanza Tanzania, Eng Otoung, said the study provides a layered snapshot of the lake’s physical, chemical and biological condition.
Becoming a man in Tiriki: Cultural fanfare as Luhyia subtribe embarks on circumcision – a sacred rite of passage
On the eve of circumcision, the candidates walk without clothes – but wear wildlife skins – accompanied by singing villagers. Men who accompany them wear wildlife skins too. The wildlife skins are a symbol of fearlessness – a mark of valour and ruthlessness.
HIV response: Lenacapavir approved in Kenya and is set for from nest January
PrEP initiation refers to the process of starting someone on medication to prevent HIV infection before they are exposed to the virus. This typically involves assessing an individual’s risk factors, confirming they are HIV-negative and then prescribing and educating them on the appropriate PrEP regimen.
