Category: Health
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…
From Awareness to Action: Kisumu Organizations Deliver Healthcare to Persons with Disabilities
KISUMU,Kenya –On a warm morning in Kisumu, Joyland Special School came alive as schoolchildren and community members with disability lined up for health services rarely tailored to their needs. One by one, they moved between screening stations where partners under the Lake side CBO conducted tests for breast cancer, sickle cell disease, malaria, and typhoid….
A Nigerian Researcher Champions Electrochemical Water Splitting As a Keystone for Africa’s Green Hydrogen Future
“The key strength of the research is its focus on earth-abundant, non-noble metal electrocatalysts, which addresses cost, supply security, and technological independence, which are critical factors for African economies,” Eng. Eric Apunda ADDIS ABABA, 2nd February -In the quest to meet soaring global energy demands while confronting climate change, a Nigerian scientist is focusing on…