Category: Health
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…
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…