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Nairobi declaration agrees on five strategic actions to tackle antimicrobial resistance
The African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM) Special Convention on Diagnostics has concluded in Nairobi with…
Why Antimicrobial Resistance is emerging as a leading course of death in Africa
Health leaders are warning that Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) has escalated into a “silent, invisible pandemic” across…
HIV infections among adolescents in Kenya up 34%
New HIV infections in Kenya among adolescents aged 10–19 rose by 34% in 2024. Latest data indicates…
M-Pesa Foundation invests Ksh 115 million in projects at the coast
The M-Pesa Foundation has invested Ksh 115 million to support health, education, and elder care initiatives…
How Shamiri Institute’s AI tool will transform youth mental health care
Kenya’s Shamiri Institute has launched shamiriAI, a homegrown artificial intelligence platform designed to deliver scalable, cost-efficient…
Why 2025 World Radiography Day spotlighted Imaging Excellence
There is need for continuous innovation, teamwork, and patient-centered care to enhance healthcare service. This was…
Why AKUH has sealed a medical travel deal with Kenya Airways
Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) has signed a partnership with Kenya Airways (KQ), through its healthcare…
Kakamega Teaching and Referral Hospital elevated to national referral facility
Kakamega Teaching and Referral Hospital is set to become the fourth national referral health facility after…
How awareness is key in cerebral palsy inclusion in Kenya
By Judith Atieno When Celestine Muthiani* gave birth to her son in a public hospital on the…
Why a multi-stakeholder approach is Key in enhancing oral health
By Victoria Macharia A look at oral health reports from Kenya reveals statistics that show the…
Why breast cancer is no longer a disease for the elderly
By Dr. Mukuhi Ng’ang’a When many people think of breast cancer, they imagine it as a…
Prof. Lukoye Atwoli takes over as World Health Regional Meeting President
Prof. Lukoye Atwoli, Dean of the Aga Khan University (AKU) Medical College, East Africa has been…
How eye health prioritisation could unlock Ksh 33 billion for Kenya
To mark World Sight Day, world-first research reveals that delivering six simple, cost-effective eye health priorities…
How teachers’ medical scheme facilitated emergency air evacuation to Nairobi
The Kenya Teachers’ Medical Scheme consortium, facilitated rapid medical response to a Mandera-based teacher who sustained serious injuries from an explosion…
How Old Mutual’s Digital Wellness App will tackle rising burnout and lifestyle pressures
Financial services provider Old Mutual has launched Thrive, a new digital wellness platform to address the…
Why breast surgery isn’t just about removing cancer
By Dr Miriam Mutebi Breast cancer surgery may take hours, but the real weight is in…
How stigma is fuelling rising cases of suicide among the youth
Stigma, limited awareness, and scarce access to mental health services are some of the factor fueling…
Nairobi West Hospital, JOOTRH highlight sick cell care options
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH), The Nairobi West Hospital and other partners, have…
The broader social impact of menstrual hygiene education
By Liban Mohamed Menstrual health education remains one of the least discussed yet crucial domains of…
Aga Khan University Hospital acquires key diagnostic equipment for faster service
Patients with infectious diseases will now receive life-saving diagnosis and treatment faster, thanks to new technology…
What most patients ask before breast cancer surgery
By Dr Miriam Mutebi Behind everybreast surgery story is more than scars or preventing complications. More…
Why there is high burden of PTSD in Kenya and genetic insights into trauma
A monumental study has revealed that Kenyan adults face a high burden of trauma exposure, with…
AORTIC and AACR announce new BIG Cat awards to empower young African cancer researchers
Three early-career scientists from Tanzania, Uganda, and South Africa awarded funding for research projects aimed at…
Empowering African researchers: How AORTIC and Bio Usawa’s microgrants will transform cancer care
Seed funding of up to $5,000 to empower early-career researchers advancing equity-focused innovations in cancer care…
A father’s reflection on his son’s journey with sickle cell
By Wycliffe Okola In 2008 my son Meshack was born. From his early days he was…
Why 42 million people in IGAD region are facing acute hunger
About 42 million people in Kenya, Djibouti, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Uganda face high levels…
Over 3,000 residents in West Pokot receive free medical care
At least 3,313 residents of West Pokot benefitted from a free medical camp organised by M-Pesa…
Why there is urgent need for enhanced care for newborns
Health professionals and policy makers are calling for urgent action to make healthcare safer for newborns…
AKU hosts World Patient Safety Day Symposium 2025
The Aga Khan University Hospital will on 09th September 2025 host the World Patient Safety Day…
Why AHF Kenya has unveiled STI super-clinic in Mathare
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Kenya has launched the AHF Kenya Wellness Clinic at the AHF Mathare…
Aga Khan University Hospital shines at supply chain summit
Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) – Purchases and Supply Chain Management Regional Director Amin Dharsi and…
Kenya eyes Ksh 3.8B from hosting global health summit in 2026
Kenya will host the 2026 World Health Summit (WHS) Regional Meeting which will bring together over…
How Kenyan doctors successfully performed rare heart procedure
A team of cardiologists in Nairobi has successfully performed a rare heart procedure known as ‘Intravascular…
Why Duale has appointed Dr Lesiyampe as KNH Acting CEO
Dr Evanson Kamuri has been replaced as Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) CEO. Health Cabinet Secretary Adan…
Conjoined twins sharing large intestines at KNH receiving specialised care
Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) is managing conjoined at the facility who were born five days ago.…
3Verse tailors free health check for Village Creative community
Creative agency 3Verse has held its free annual health check for members of the Village Creative…
Why Aga Khan University Hospital joined mass casualty drills
Aga Khan University Hospital joined M.P. Shah Hospital, Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital, and Avenue Hospital in conducting…
Pwani Oil spearheads nutrition and hygiene in Mombasa
More than 300 women and children from Likoni, Mombasa County, benefited from a health and nutrition…
FIND congratulates Kenya for eliminating sleeping sickness
FIND has congratulates Kenya’s Ministry of Health (MoH) following certification by the World Health Organization (WHO)…
Kenya certified to be free from sleeping sickness
The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Kenya as having eliminated human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) or…
Why Pwani Oil will supply free soap to a prison for two months
Prisons in Kenya are operating beyond their capacity of 34,000 with figures showing correctional facilities are…
Over 340 people benefit from free eye screening and attention
Hundreds of Kikambala residents in Kilifi County have benefited from an outreach eye camp seeking to…
Pwani Oil offers hygiene hampers during measles, typhoid vaccination
Over 1,200 children aged 14 and below benefited from health talks and hygiene packages during a…
Old Mutual offers free health screening to fight lifestyle diseases
From today, you can walk into any Goodlife Pharmacy outlet in Kenya and get free blood…
Why Vilcom Networks is rooting for regular diabetes screening
Internet service provider Vilcom Networks is calling on Kenyans to prioritize regular medical check-ups, particularly for…