Genomic analysis links Nigeria’s Ebola case to Kenya virus strain
Nigeria’s Minister of Health, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, urged Nigerians to remain calm and vigilant, observe recommended safety precautions, follow.
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Personalised cancer vaccine cuts skin cancer recurrence or death risk by 42 per cent
Pembrolizumab helps the body's defence system attack cancer, while the vaccine gives it specific information about which cells to target.
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Frequent daytime napping linked to higher dementia risk in older adults
The findings showed that older adults who napped most days or every day had a 48 per cent higher risk of developing dementia than those who rarely or.
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Ministry of Health announces second Ebola death in Kenya
Kenya has recorded its second death from the Ebola outbreak after a 65-year-old woman succumbed to the disease.
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Second Ebola patient dies in Kenya as seven patients remain in isolation
Authorities are also arranging a safe burial in consultation with the family, following public health procedures intended to prevent further infections.
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Experts warn of Ebola gaps, call for stronger border surveillance
AMREF Health Africa Group Chief Executive Officer Dr Githinji Gitahi said the identification of imported cases highlighted the need for early detection
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PS Mary Muthoni Appointed to Key Africa CDC Immunisation Leadership Role
Kenya’s Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni Muriuki, has been appointed chairperson of a key task force under the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to strengthen…
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Duale Warns Against ‘Ebola Millionaires’
Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Aden Duale has sent a stern warning to government officials and private sector players who midwifed Covid-19 fraud, declaring that the Kenya Kwanza regime has turned around to close the gap and will not allow…
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Isiolo women embrace mental wellness, physical fitness initiative to deal with menopause
A group of women in Isiolo aged 40 years and above have embraced a mental wellness and physical fitness initiative aimed at helping them cope with the natural challenges that come with menopause. Through the establishment of Isiolo Women…
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How To Overcome Self-Sabotage: Expert-Backed Strategies That Work
Have you ever set a goal, made a plan, and felt excited about the possibilities, only to find yourself doing things that undermine your progress? Perhaps you procrastinate on an important project, talk yourself out of an opportunity, spend…
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Kenya seeks 10,000 Ebola vaccine doses
There is not enough evidence that it protects people against Bundibugyo; WHO recommends its use against this strain only under a research protocol
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Health progress in Africa leaves more people living with disabilities: Rehabilitation is next challenge
The studies show that although life expectancy is improving across much of sub-Saharan Africa, the amount of time people spend living with disability is.
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Not all recurring UTI symptoms in women are caused by bladder infections, study finds
A urinary tract infection occurs when bacteria enter and multiply in the urinary system, which includes the bladder and the tubes that carry urine out of.
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Kenya’s Dr. Kalebi Inducted Into Global Pathology Hall of Fame
Kenyan pathologist Dr. Ahmed Kalebi has been inducted into the inaugural Hall of Fame of The Pathologist, joining 14 other big figures recognised for their lasting contributions to pathology and laboratory medicine. Dr Kalebi is the only…
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Free medical camp brings relief to kwale residents
Kwale residents are accessing free medical care at Kwale Sub-County Hospital in a two-day camp targeting 2,000 patients and 100 cataract surgeries. The camp, organised by the charity Mission Relief in partnership with the County Government…
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Man loses bid to stop trial over alleged forged vaccination documents
The court's decision to dismiss the application clears the way for the criminal case to proceed, with the allegations against him to be determined on trial
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Shamonda Virus: What Kenyans Need to Know After First Patient Dies in France
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed the first documented human infection with Shamonda virus in France after a patient died following the infection. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced the case on…
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Disease prevention cannot wait
Ebola, mpox, cholera, measles and TB are reminders that public health gains cannot be taken for granted. Their continued threat calls for vigilance.
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No new Ebola infections detected in past 24 hours as Kenya prepares to release first contacts from quarantine
All 14 samples from suspected cases test negative as Kenya maintains nine confirmed infections, traces 135 contacts and prepares to release the first.
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No new Ebola infections detected in past 24 hours as Kenya prepares to release first contacts from quarantine
All 14 samples from suspected cases test negative as Kenya maintains nine confirmed infections, traces 135 contacts and prepares to release the first.
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France records first human case of Shamonda virus: What is it and should you be concerned?
The case has drawn attention because Shamonda virus had circulated among animals for decades without a documented human infection.
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Six in 10 Ebola deaths in DRC occur outside treatment centres, WHO warns
World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for Africa Dr Mohammed Janabi warned that the outbreak was testing the strength of health systems and.
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Kenya accounts for all 135 Ebola contacts linked to Patient Zero as virus response intensifies
Health Director-General Dr Patrick Amoth said 126 contacts were being monitored in institutional quarantine, while the remaining nine were outside Kenya’s.
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Ebola outbreak rebounds in DRC as cross-border spread heightens concerns
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention warned Tuesday that the outbreak had become the most geographically widespread Ebola epidemic on.
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