Pope Leo XIV cleared to leave hospital after lung surgery
He is scheduled to lead the Angelus prayer from the window of the papal apartment on Sunday, according to the Holy See Press Office.
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Latest health stories from across Kenya.
NACADA approves new community-based rehab guidelines
NACADA is expected to work with county governments and community organisations to implement the guidelines and bring recovery services closer to those who.
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Kenyans urged to break silence on mental health
Amani Counseling Centre and Training Institute (ACCTI) notes that individuals, families, students and employees may be struggling with emotional distress
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African leaders urge regional cooperation on cross-border pandemics, local medical production
Regional bodies were encouraged to coordinate demand forecasting, joint purchasing and longer-term supply agreements, including arrangements involving.
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How prepared is Kenya for an Ebola outbreak?
The first two confirmed Ebola cases in Kenya have raised urgent questions about the country's public health preparedness and border controls. But the.
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WHO Stand on Lockdown as Kenya’s Ebola Cases Hit 3
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised against closing borders or restricting trade as Kenya confirmed its third case of Bundibugyo Ebola, with health teams continuing to monitor people who met the first patient. In a statement on…
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Explainer: Why common hand sanitisers offer limited protection against viruses
Washing hands with soap and water remains important, particularly after using the toilet, before eating or preparing food, and when hands are visibly.
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Maraga vows to fix Kenya’s ‘chaotic’ health sector if elected president
The ex-CJ pledges to improve access to treatment and ensure public dispensaries have adequate medicine if elected president.
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LVCT Health rebrands to expand beyond HIV services
New identity reflects a broader focus on maternal and child health, mental health, reproductive health and gender-based violence.
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AI helps epilepsy patients track seizures and cut false alarms
Epilepsy is a neurological condition that causes repeated seizures, which occur when there is a sudden burst of unusual electrical activity in the brain.
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Move mental health care from hospitals to communities – WHO
Says people should not have to lose their freedom or dignity to receive treatment, as concerns persist over long stays at Mathari Hospital
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KNH makes medical history after doctors perform Africa’s first tubeless tracheal reconstruction
The five-hour operation was conducted on September 24, 2026, at the hospital’s Prime Care Centre on 26-year-old Dennis Kaiser Omondi, who had experienced.
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MSF urges inclusion of children in DR Congo Ebola research
MSF warned that children were being left behind in research on new vaccines and therapies against the Bundibugyo Ebola virus, for which no vaccine or.
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Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in hospital after lung cancer surgery
The release of the pictures came as his doctors reported further improvement in his condition following the operation. Dr Luigi Carbone and Professor.
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Gaza Health ministry reports 466-hunger related deaths since 2024, including 157 children
Children have also been heavily affected, with the ministry recording 158,001 cases of acute malnutrition among children under five between 2024 and.
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Dr Kalebi: Why untraced contacts remain a concern despite quarantine as Kenya confirms third Ebola case
The identification of secondary cases while patients are already under monitoring can therefore significantly reduce opportunities for further.
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Ida Odinga: Oburu is fine, doctors adviced him to rest
Ida said the ODM party leader Oburu Odinga had asked her to convey that he was resting and needed prayers for strength to rejoin the rallies
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Kenya confirms third ebola case, patient a primary contact to first and second cases
Health Director-General Patrick Amoth said the 65-year-old patient is a primary contact of the first and second cases.
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Understanding Ebola: Why Kenya's two cases don't amount to a wider outbreak
Although the Ministry has reported no evidence of wider community transmission, continued contact tracing, testing and monitoring remain critical to.
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KNH makes history with Africa’s first tubeless tracheal reconstruction
Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has made medical history after successfully performing what it describes as Africa’s first tubeless tracheal reconstruction, a specialised procedure to repair the windpipe without a conventional breathing…
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Doctors order strict bed rest for Oburu, bar public appearances
“I am responding exceptionally well to treatment, and I want to reassure you that our party's strategic machinery remains active"
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New menopause guidelines offer relief for hot flushes, poor sleep and mood changes
Menopause is a natural stage in a woman's life when menstrual periods stop permanently, usually between the ages of 45 and 55. The transition leading to.
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Oburu marks birthday while recovering in hospital
The ODM leader celebrated with family members as he remembered his younger brother, Raila Odinga, who died on the same date
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KNH explores DNA sequencing technology to enhance cancer care
The technology could strengthen cancer care, improve the diagnosis of inherited conditions and support reproductive health services.
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