Category: Health
Call for Enhanced Safety Measures as Kisumu Residents Mark World Drowning Prevention Day
Global Report Highlights Progress but Warns Drowning Remains a Critical Public Health Threat KISUMU, Kenya July 26 –Hundreds of Kisumu residents and stakeholders gathered to mark World Drowning Prevention Day, issuing a strong call for personal safety measures to curb drowning-related deaths. The key messages laid emphasis on Community Awareness, Lifesaving Skills, and Multi-Agency collaboration…
WHO, UNODC Warns on Contaminated Medicines: A Growing Threat to Global Health
GENEVA, Switzerland, July 24 –The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) have jointly released a landmark report exposing the alarming threat of contaminated medicines. The drugs continue to claim countless lives and compromise the health of many, particularly children. The report, titled “Contaminated medicines and integrity of…
Landmark BOHEMIA Trial Offers Hope for New Malaria Control Strategy
NAIROBI, Kenya July 24 –The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), in collaboration with the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) and the Manhiça Health Research Centre (CISM), is proud to announce the results of a groundbreaking study. This study demonstrates that ivermectin, when administered to the population through Mass Drug Administration (MDA), can significantly reduce…
WHO Recommends Injectable Lenacapavir for HIV Prevention
Significant New Policy Updates Announced at the Kigali Conference in Rwanda. KIGALI, Rwanda, July 2025- The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued groundbreaking guidelines recommending the use of injectable lenacapavir (LEN) as a pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) option for HIV prevention. Administered twice a year, LEN represents a significant advancement in the global HIV response. These…
KNUN Backs Govt Crackdown on Illegal Health Facilities, Praises CS Duale’s Reforms
KISUMU, Kenya July 17 –The Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) has thrown its weight behind the ongoing government crackdown on illegal health facilities offering substandard care, a move spearheaded by Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Aden Duale. KNUN Secretary General Seth Panyako hailed the operation, which has already shut down over 1,000 fraudulent facilities, as…
CS Duale Launches TaifaCare, SHA to Enhance Health Access
JOOTRH LEVEL 6, Kisumu July 16 –Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Hon Aden Duale has officially launched the Social Health Authority (SHA) and TaifaCare. This collaboration between the Ministry of Health, and Kisumu County government aims to achieve universal health coverage (UHC) in Kenya. Making remarks at the event, CS Duale reaffirmed the government’s dedication to…
AI Integration in Traditional Medicine: WHO, ITU, and WIPO Unveil New Transformative Report
GENEVA, Switzerland – July 12, 2025 – Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising traditional medicine, blending centuries-old healing practices with cutting-edge technologies to provide safer, more personalised, effective, and accessible care. At the AI for Good Global Summit, the World Health Organisation (WHO), the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) unveiled…
Two Die As Mombasa County Records Mpox Surge in Two Months
MOMBASA, Kenya, July 12 -A quiet but concerning escalation of mpox infections is gripping Mombasa County, signalling an urgent public health crisis that demands immediate and robust intervention. The recent surge in cases here is not an isolated event, but a critical component of a larger, ongoing Clade Ib mpox epidemic. It is affecting Kenya…
Ruth Odinga Launches Robust Countywide Campaign Against GBV, Empowers GenZ As Key Ambassadors
KISUMU, Kenya July 12— Kisumu County Member of Parliament Ruth Odinga has taken a bold stand against the escalating crisis of gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide,by unveiling a sweeping grassroots initiative that positions Generation Z at the heart of the movement. Dubbed “Gen Z Against GBV,” the campaign aims to mobilize college and university students…
Living in the Shadows: Why Kenya Must Act Now to Save Sight
BOMET, Kenya July 9 –When Naomi Chepkorir, a 68-year-old grandmother from Bomet, began losing her sight, it wasn’t dramatic. First, the letters in her Bible blurred. Then came the stumbles in her kitchen, the missed steps on the garden path. Eventually, the world faded into a fog. Naomi withdrew from her church group, stopped tending…