Category: Health
CS Duale Escapes Court Wrath After Purging Contempt Over Laikipia Ebola Centre
NAIROBI,June 2026 –In a dramatic turn of events at the Milimani High Court, Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Aden Duale on Tuesday 23rd, personally appeared before Justice Patricia Nyaundi on Tuesday for mitigation proceedings, just 24 hours after being found guilty of contempt of court. The legal showdown stems from a high-profile petition filed by the…
Hundreds Benefit as Jofwambo, KMET Bring Lifesaving Health Services to Kisumu Community
KISUMU, June 12, 2026 — Hundreds of residents from Kisumu and its surrounding areas turned up for a free medical camp organized by Jofwambo Group Welfare in partnership with the Kenya Medical Education Trust (KMET), receiving vital health services including cervical cancer screening and health education. The outreach brought together healthcare providers, community leaders and…
NSDCC Partners with Kisumu Leaders to Tackle Triple Threat Among Youth
KISUMU, 12th June 2026 -Efforts to curb rising cases of new HIV infections, teenage pregnancies, and gender-based violence among young people in Kisumu have received a major boost following a partnership between the National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC) and local leaders, with Community Health Promoters (CHPs) taking center stage in the response. Speaking in…
WHO Reveals Unsafe Food Causes 866 Million Illnesses, 1.5 million Deaths Annually
Children aged less than five years face almost three times the risk of illness from unsafe food than older children and adults GENEVA, June 2026 –A sweeping new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) has unveiled the true, devastating scale of foodborne illness worldwide, revealing that contaminated food causes an estimated 866 million illnesses…
Your Health Is Our Priority, President Ruto Assures Kenyans
He urges leaders and stakeholders not to politicise public health interventions WAJIR, May 2026 -President William Ruto has reiterated his administration’s commitment to prioritize the health and safety of all citizens despite growing criticism over Kenya’s partnership with United States to establish Ebola Quarantine and Treatment Facility in Laikipia Air base. As a state of…
“Protect Kenyans First”: Karua Slams Govt Amid Ebola Facility Controversy
NAIROBI, May 2026 -The People’s Liberation Party (PLP) presidential aspirant Martha Karua has castigated the Kenya Kwanza administration by placing international interests ahead of the health and welfare of Kenyan following revelations of ongoing discussions between the US and government regarding plans to quarantine Americans exposed to the dreaded Ebola disease in Kenya. The PLP’s…
40M Teens Use Tobacco as Flavored Nicotine Products Surge, WHO Warns
GENEVA,Switzerland,May 2026 -The World Health Organization (WHO)is urging governments worldwide to shield young people from tobacco and nicotine addiction as the world marks World No Tobacco Day on 31 May 2026. WHO’s latest report shows at least 40 million children aged 13–15 currently use tobacco products. At the same time, use of e-cigarettes and nicotine…
AI’s Double-Edge: Experts Warn of Addiction Risk Even as Mental Health Tools Improve
KISUMU, May 2026 -As Artificial intelligence (AI) and social media algorithms continue to evolve, mental health experts and technology innovators continue to raise concerns over their increasing influence on human behaviour. They, however, warn that the overeliance on digital platforms could lead to addiction, emotional distress and social interaction. Speaking during a virtual panel discussion…
“Declare It a National Crisis”: Rights Groups Issue 40-Day Ultimatum Over Femicide Surge
KISUMU, May 29, 2026 -A consortium of human rights organizations has issued a fierce ultimatum to national and county governments, demanding that the spiraling wave of femicide and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) be officially declared a national crisis. In a joint communique released Wednesday, the civic bodies expressed grave alarm over a relentless surge in targeted…
World ‘On the Edge’ as Pandemic Risks Outpace Global Investments, Warns Expert Report
GENEVA, 18th May 2026 -A decade after Ebola exposed severe gaps in global outbreak management and six years after COVID-19 triggered a global catastrophe, an expert monitoring group has issued a stark warning that the world is not safer from pandemics. A new report launched today by the Global Preparedness Monitoring Board (GPMB) at the…