Category: Health
Neglect, Stigma and Staffing Gaps Dominate World Cerebral Palsy Day in Kisumu
KISUMU, 6th Oct 2026 – Neglect, stigmatization, self-reliance, inadequate funding and the need to hire more staff, especially Occupational Therapists, took centre stage as stakeholders marked World Cerebral Palsy Day at Joyland Special Junior School in Kisumu on Tuesday. Under the theme Uniquely CP, speakers noted diverse challenges and gaps in addressing the neurological condition,…
Game Changer for Counties as Okoa Malaika Donates Neonatal Incubators to Reduce Mortality
KISUMU, Sept 2026 -Efforts to reduce neonatal mortality have received a major boost after the Ushiriki Wema Foundation donated about 20 state-of-the-art neonatal incubators to six counties through its Okoa Malaika Program. The beneficiary counties in Phase 9 are Kisii, Nyamira, Homa Bay, Siaya, Migori and Kisumu, with the handover held at Lumumba Sub-County Hospital….
Childhood Cancer in Kisumu and the Wider Nyanza Region: A Call for Earlier Diagnosis and Better Care
KISUMU, Sept 2026 -Imagine a young child in a village in Siaya County whose health begins to change. At first, the symptoms may appear ordinary — persistent fever, weakness, loss of appetite, weight loss or unexplained pain. The family takes the child to a nearby health facility and receives treatment for what may initially appear…
Governor Nyong’o Commissions Kisumu Lions Eye Teaching and Referral Hospital
KISUMU, Sept 2026 -Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’ o has voiced concerns that nearly a quarter of a million Kenyans suffer from blindness, yet the country has only one ophthalmologist for every 450,000 people, with most specialists concentrated in urban areas while 70% of the population resides in rural regions. He mentioned that, according to…
Kisumu Neuroscience Initiative Targets 43 Surgeries in One-Week Camp
KISUMU, 9th Sept 2026 -The one-week Kisumu Neuroscience Initiative medical camp kicked off in Kisumu with a target to perform 43 specialized neurosurgical procedures to eligible patients. With over 700 surgeries, the initiative started in 2017, was birthed to address the growing burden of drug-resistant epilepsy, neuro-trauma, brain tumours and complex spine disorders. It aims…
Governor Nyong’o Unveils New Boards at KCRH, Victoria Hospital;Tasks Them with Strategic Oversight
KISUMU, August 24th 2026 -Kisumu Governor Prof Anyang’ Nyong’o has challenged newly inaugurated board members of the Kisumu County Referral Hospital (KCRH) and Victoria Sub-County Hospital to provide strategic oversight and ensure prudent use of resources. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony at his City Hall office, Nyong’o said the boards must play a critical role…
“32.3 Million Kenyans Now Under SHA”: Ruto Details Health Sector Gains in 3 Years
President says UHC reforms have tripled insurance cover, funded 500,000 surgeries, and equipped 44 counties with new medical machines NAIROBI,18th August 2026-President William Ruto says the country’s health sector has undergone a remarkable transformation in the last three years, with expanded insurance coverage, more facilities, and major investments in equipment and community health. Speaking when…
From Silence to Dignity: Why Menstrual Discrimination Is a Human Rights Issue
KABUL,Afghanistan,August 2026-For millions of menstruators (those born with a uterus and ovaries) around the world, menstruation is a natural part of life. Yet in many communities, it remains surrounded by silence, shame, stigma, misinformation, and social restrictions that affect education, health, participation, and violate human rights. Menstrual discrimination does not come from menstruation itself. It…
More than 700 Kondele,Manyatta Residents Benefit from Free Medical Camp
Kondele,July 2026 -More than 700 Kondele and Manyatta residents in Kisumu Central Subcounty received medical services and medicine during a free camp organised by Bob CEO Foundation as a long term Community Service Responsibility (CSR), aimed at helping the less fortunate and those in need in the Society. According to Kavin Makavi the foundation’s director,…
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…