Category: Health
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…
WHO Member States Agree to Extend Negotiations on Pathogen Access,Benefit Sharing Annex
GENEVA, Switzerland, May 2026-Member States of the World Health Organization (WHO) have progressed work on the Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) annex, a key part of the WHO Pandemic Agreement, and recently agreed additional time was needed to finalize the framework for ensuring a better, more equitable, response to future pandemics. Countries today ended…
Kisumu County to Benefit from PFAB Partnership with Local Organisations to Slash Sickle Cell Mortality Rates
KISUMU, May 2026 -In a major response towards addressing the rising burden of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), Kisumu County is set to benefit from the PFAB Foundation partnership with local organisations aimed at reducing infant mortality and improving the quality of life for “warriors” in East Africa. Launched in February 2026 in Nairobi, the three-year…
WHO 2025 Results Report: Millions Gain Access to Care Despite Severe Funding Cuts
GENEVA, April 2026 –The World Health Organisation (WHO) released its annual Results Report on Thursday, 23rd April, revealing significant global health improvements in 2025. While the data shows millions more people are accessing healthcare and living healthier lives, the agency warned that recent funding cuts and resource constraints threaten to derail long-term objectives. The report…
Calls for the Reinforcement of Laws Safeguarding Women from Violence in Society
UASIN GISHU, 15th April 2026 –Women’s organisations and other entities involved with gender issues want proper implementation aimed at stopping cases related to gender exploitation and recognition of sex trafficking as a major crime. This comes at a time when the debate concerning the increase in cases of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Gender-Based Corruption continues…
When Enforcement Scatters People, It Scatters Care
OSIRI MATANDA, Migori, April 2026-In Osiri Matanda, in Migori County, a troubling question is unfolding in real time: what happens when a community is dispersed overnight, and a sub-county hospital falls silent? Hundreds of people living with tuberculosis (TB) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are left in limbo? This is not just a local disruption….
When a Sh250K SEO Job Attracts Almost No Interest: A Wake-Up Call for Kenya’s Communication Industry
NAIROBI, 7th March,2026-A few days ago, I received a message from a recruiter in Nairobi. The request sounded simple. The recruiter was seeking a Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Manager to report to the Head of Digital Marketing. The role offered a gross monthly salary of Sh250,000 (about $1,940 USD) and focused on leading technical SEO…
What Lenacapavir Means for HIV Prevention in Africa
NAIROBI, February, 2026 –The introduction of long-acting HIV prevention marks a significant step in Africa’s response to the epidemic. With Lenacapavir now available in countries such as Kenya, attention is turning to what it will take to ensure equitable access and sustainable delivery. In this interview, Dr Githinji Gitahi, Group CEO of Amref Health Africa,…
“My Brother’s 25-Year Battle with Schizophrenia Drove Me to Start a Care Organization.”
Lavina Oduor is a co-founder of Heart to Heart Smile Organisation, which focuses on preventing disabilities, fighting for the rights of caregivers, and creating a more inclusive Kenya. In this exclusive interview, she reveals to ROLEX OMONDI insights into her journey. Q: Lavina, thank you for the opportunity, and to start us off, can you…
WHO Pandemic Pact Takes Shape As Nations Narrow Differences in Pathogen Sharing Talks
GENEVA, Switzerland– After a week of intensive discussions, member states of the World Health Organisation (WHO) have made significant headway in finalising a crucial annexe to the landmark Pandemic Agreement, designed to ensure the rapid sharing of pathogen data and the fair distribution of vaccines and treatments during future global health crises. Delegates concluded the…