Medical organisations and public health experts question US President Trump’s childhood vaccine policy
The 11 vaccines to remain recommended for all children include those against measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, Haemophilus influenzae type B, pneumococcal disease, human papillomavirus and varicella. Vaccines against respiratory syncytial virus, hepatitis A and B, meningococcal disease and dengue will instead be recommended for certain high-risk groups or populations.
Medical organisations and public health experts question US President Trump’s childhood vaccine policy
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr has been a major force behind the effort to overhaul the vaccine schedule. Earlier this year, HHS attempted to remove several vaccines from the list recommended for all children, but the changes were blocked by a federal court.
Mount Kenya University chancellor wants fresh graduates to become drivers of social transformation as ‘as they enter next phase their lives’
Prof Struthers urged the graduands to use their knowledge and skills in service of society and to uphold integrity and purpose in their careers. He also paid tribute to parents, guardians, lecturers and mentors whose support made the graduates’ achievements possible.
Xiplomacy: How China’s President Xi Jinping’s foreign relations are driven ordinary people’s social and economic needs
During his visit to Tajikistan in September 2014, Xi attended a ceremony marking the commencement of a China-Tajikistan joint thermal power plant in Dushanbe. Seeing the difficulties faced by local people due to shortages of electricity and heating, Xi said he had experienced hardship himself and empathised with them. Projects truly benefiting local people were the best ones, he added.
Intellectual property rights: Chief State Counsel details how Kenya is preparing to protect local innovations during Kakamega stakeholder meeting
The forum that brought together participants from Kakamega, Bungoma, Busia, Vihiga and Trans Nzoia counties was meant to provide a platform for innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers, creatives, farmers and members of the public to contribute to a policy that will guide how the country protects, manages and commercializes intellectual property.
Fears rise over US military capacity after revelations it has exhausted ‘virtually all’ long-range precision missiles during Iran war
The long-range munitions are an important part the military’s arsenal, allowing accurate strikes from a safe distance. US-supplied ATACMS have played a key role in the war in Ukraine, allowing Ukrainian forces to attack targets inside Russia. The PrSM is a newer, more advanced generation that will replace the ATACMS, which have a shorter range.
How affordable broadband is making internet accessible in Kenya’s informal settlements
Johnstone Namusasi, responsible for community outreach for the company, said that many families in Kibera are connecting to the internet from their own homes for the first time.
China’s equipment manufacturing, led by shipbuilding, drives export growth in first half of 2026
“Since the beginning of 2026, China’s equipment manufacturing industry has demonstrated characteristics of a solid foundation, multiple growth highlights and strong external demand,” Wang said.
Beyond the numbers, global observers see resilience, transformation in China’s economy
Claudio Rabenja, a Malagasy economist and international affairs expert, said China’s diversified growth drivers, large domestic market and increasingly modernized production system have helped strengthen the economy’s resilience and adaptability amid external uncertainties.
Mankind creates first global inter-governmental Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation
Chinese President Xi Jinping said the establishment of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) is a major move by China to answer the call of the Global South and unite the international community in advancing AI development and governance.
