Kenya could host Ebola vaccine trial
Experts advise some repetitive animal testing should be avoided to give people a vaccine quickly. Kenya has conducted two trials before
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Latest health stories from across Kenya.
Dr Ahmed Kalebi questions Ministry of Health's two-day silence on Kenya's Ebola outbreak
Dr Ahmed Kalebi said the lack of communication from the Ministry had left him feeling uneasy, adding that members of the public, the media and the health.
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Africa CDC commends Kenya's Ebola containment measures, pledges support
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has acknowledged Kenya's "decisive leadership" as part of the country's ongoing efforts.
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Researchers urge climate change to be declared global health emergency
According to the report, heat was linked to a record 710,000 deaths worldwide in 2023, with more than 70 per cent of the burden attributed to human-caused.
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Why some Kenyan adolescents avoid SRH services
Kenya's Constitution guarantees everyone the right to the highest attainable standard of health, including reproductive healthcare.
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Digital health in Kenya: How AI is reshaping nursing care
AI can help clinicians identify patterns in medical data, flag concerning changes in vital signs and support diagnostic imaging
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Drone strikes kill couple fleeing clinic, father with four children, in Tigray
The victims were a husband and wife who had accompanied their daughter, who was in labour, to the clinic, residents said.
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Breast Reduction in Dubai: Cost Breakdown, Hospital Fees and What Your Quote Should Include
What does a breast reduction cost in Dubai? There’s much more to a breast reduction quote than the surgeon’s fee. Your total might include hospital fees, anesthesia pre- and post-op tests, medication, and check-ups. Knowing what to expect…
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KNH nurse recounts final interaction with patient found dead in hospital ward
While testifying before Kibera High Court, she said she interacted with patients Kennedy Kalombotole, the accused person and Gilbert, who was later found dead.
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Tanzania steps up Ebola screening at Namanga border after Kenya outbreak
Arusha Regional Administrative Secretary Toba Nguvila said the measures aim to strengthen early detection and prompt management of suspected infections at.
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Boost for Kenya as UN Releases KSh259 Million for Ebola
Kenya’s fight against Ebola has received a shot in the arm after the United Nations allocated KSh259 million to strengthen preparedness and response efforts. In a statement on October 27, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of…
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Study warns of pathogen risks from healthcare handbasins
The study found that flat or shallow basins, drain positions directly beneath taps, water flow and bowl slope can affect splashing and microbial spread.
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Firm partners with Kenyan hospitals to boost breast cancer awareness
Running throughout October, the Pink October campaign includes educational activities and community engagements across Kenya.
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KMPDU shifts to dialogue in push for 2025-2029 doctors’ CBA
KMPDU has resolved to transition from agitation to structured dialogue in a renewed push to secure a CBA covering the 2025–2029 period, setting December 2026 as the target for concluding negotiations.
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UNAIDS board rejects shutdown plan, approves transition strategy
Addressing the board, UN Deputy Secretary General Amina Mohammed said the reforms were intended to protect the HIV response and strengthen its presence at.
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DRC's Ebola cases near 10,000 as health workers face deadly attacks
The figures came as WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus also condemned an attack that killed a nurse in the northeastern Tshopo Province on.
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Cheaper malaria vaccine, uncertain savings for Kenya
Kenya introduced RTS,S in September 2019 in areas with high malaria transmission but it already transitioning to the cheaper R21 vaccine.
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Mobile apps may help reduce serious complications after surgery, study finds
The study shows the importance of monitoring patients during the days and weeks after surgery, when they leave hospital and have limited direct supervision.
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IGAD-led assessment weighs Ethiopia’s readiness to test medicines for Eastern and Southern Africa
Experts from Eastern and Southern Africa begin a five-week assessment to determine whether Ethiopia’s laboratory can provide specialised medicine-testing services across the region.
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Kiunga residents set to benefit as new operating theatre nears completion at local health centre
The facility in Lamu East is expected to reduce the need for patients to travel long distances to access specialised medical care, particularly in emergencies involving childbirth and other conditions requiring surgery.
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Kenya’s changing weather raises questions about malaria risks
As Kenyans raise concerns about hot daytime conditions and the country prepares for the October–December rains, health experts are urging highland counties to strengthen early-warning systems to detect potential malaria outbreaks.
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Kenya releases first 20 Ebola contacts after completing 21-day monitoring
The first group has completed 21 days of monitoring without symptoms, while 98 other contacts are expected to leave quarantine in four groups starting November 3.
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Doctors enter formal talks with government for 2025–2029 CBA, aim for December deal
KMPDU Secretary General Dr Davji Bhimji Atellah said the decision followed a joint meeting of the union’s National Advisory Council (NAC) and National Executive Council (NEC) held on October 16, 2026, where the leadership resolved to begin…
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Duale: Afya.ke is State-owned but not certified to provide health services
Duale says the platform was developed by NIS under the Jubilee administration but was never submitted for certification as Murang’a contests its deactivation.
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