Study reveals hidden barriers facing sexual violence survivors seeking help
The findings point to the need for services that respect different identities and experiences, protect confidentiality and allow survivors to make.
4 min read
Health
Latest health stories from across Kenya.
Mama Lucy Hospital probes death of mother receiving maternity care
The case has drawn renewed attention to concerns about maternal safety and the need for timely, quality maternity care.
2 min read
SHA invites individuals, firms to sponsor Kenyans for health cover
Sponsors are required to cover beneficiaries for at least 12 months and ensure they have completed registration and means testing before payments are made.
3 min read
Africa CDC pledges support to Kenya as confirmed Ebola cases rise
Africa CDC said that Kenya's early identification demonstrates the critical role of contact tracing, surveillance, and timely isolation in interrupting.
2 min read
Kenya eyes Sh36.7 billion nuclear research facility to boost cancer care, nuclear energy
Proposed 10-megawatt thermal multipurpose open-pool reactor will also complement plans to develop a nuclear power plant in Siaya county
5 min read
Health Unions demand protection for workers in Ebola frontline
Health Unions in Kenya are demanding better protection of healthcare workers who are on the frontline in the fight against the spread of Ebola virus and other infectious diseases.
2 min read
Safaricom Foundation chairman Joe Ogutu urges African health innovators to focus on real-world problems
Ogutu said experience offered lessons for the health innovation hub, which is intended to help innovators develop solutions that improve health outcomes across
3 min read
Kenya confirms eighth Ebola case as 49-year-old patient attendant tests positive
Health Director-General Patrick Amoth says the 49-year-old patient attendant has been isolated as previously confirmed patients respond to treatment and a.
2 min read
Pope Leo makes first public appearance after lung surgery, promises gradual return
The 71-year-old pontiff thanked well-wishers for their prayers as his surgeon confirmed a satisfactory recovery and said there was no clinical reason to.
2 min read
Murkomen: Natembeya won’t stop Kitale hospital project
Murkomen said the hospital was necessary given the state of healthcare facilities previously serving residents of Trans Nzoia.
2 min read
Ebola infections among Kenyan health workers raise safety concerns after treating Patient Zero
Pathologist Ahmed Kalebi has questioned the circumstances surrounding the infections, calling for a clear timeline of events and an investigation into the.
4 min read
KNH launches probe after patient claims she spent Sh150,000 without medication
In a viral video circulating on social media, the woman expressed frustration over her experience at the facility, questioning the charges she incurred.
4 min read
Poverty raises mental health risks for children with intellectual disabilities, study finds
The findings showed that children from disadvantaged backgrounds were more likely to experience low mood, anxiety, physical symptoms linked to stress.
4 min read
Living with epilepsy: Inside man’s fight against stigma and misinformation
Epilepsy is a neurological condition characterised by a tendency to experience recurrent, unprovoked seizures. A seizure occurs when there is a sudden.
6 min read
Tanzania tightens health screening for international travellers amid Ebola concerns
High-risk travellers will be subject to daily health monitoring for 21 days through automated messages or other communication channels.
2 min read
Chelsea's Martinez taken to hospital for 'precautionary tests'
Martinez had earlier played his part in the Blues securing a first Premier League clean sheet in nine months, a run stretching back 23 matches.
4 min read
Study finds enriching life experiences may ease impacts of trauma on aging brain
Staying socially connected and engaged in meaningful activities may help protect cognitive and mental health in later life.
2 min read
Epilepsy may raise risk of dementia before age 65, study finds
Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder characterised by recurrent, unprovoked seizures. A seizure occurs when a sudden burst of abnormal electrical.
5 min read
AI offers new route to cancer vaccines, but hurdles remain
AI foundation models can be difficult to interpret and may miss biological interactions important to cancer.
5 min read
KMPDU protests doctors’ exclusion from Ebola preparedness, demands protective gear for healthcare workers
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has protested its exclusion from the government’s Ebola preparedness and response efforts as cases of the disease continue to emerge in the country.
2 min read
Health Ministry urges Muslim leaders to step up Ebola awareness campaigns as caseload hits seven
The Ministry noted that Islamic teachings on cleanliness, the preservation of life, and care for others aligned with public health efforts to prevent the.
3 min read
Ministry of Health confirms four more Ebola cases, bringing total caseload to seven
The three health workers, two men and one woman aged 29, 35 and 32, had been in quarantine since October 9, while the deceased patient's relative had been.
2 min read
IGAD, SADC strike deal to strengthen cross-border health security
Five regional blocs are pushing for stronger coordination to detect and respond to disease outbreaks before they spread across borders.
2 min read
Endometriosis: Why severe period pain among teenagers should not be dismissed as normal
About 70 per cent of the guidelines reviewed had not involved people living with endometriosis in their development. The researchers also found that many.
4 min read