Category: Health
Over 1,000 Obunga, Nyawita Residents Benefit from Free Medical Services
OBUNGA, Kisumu Central, 17th August –More than 1,000 residents of Nyawita and Obunga in Railways ward Kisumu have received medical services and medicine. The free medical camp at Nyawita Grounds was part of Bob CEO Foundation’s long-term Community Service Responsibility(CSR), aimed at giving a helping hand to the less fortunate and those in need of…
Trans Nzoia County on High Alert As It Moves to Contain Mpox Case in Kiminini
KIMININI, Trans Nzoia July 29 -The Trans Nzoia County Health Department has moved swiftly to contain a confirmed case of Mpox, a viral disease that has made its way across Kenya. This new development, first reported in Kiminini Sub-County, has prompted local health officials to take immediate action to prevent the spread of the disease and…
Reclaiming Africa’s Destiny Starts with Healthcare
KISUMU, Kenya, July 26 –As Africa stands at a crossroads in its development journey, one truth remains inescapable: no nation or continent can rise without a healthy, empowered population. The conversation around African growth often centres on infrastructure, trade, and industrialisation. Yet, one of the most powerful—and often overlooked—catalysts of transformation lies in our healthcare…
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…