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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The Eastleigh Voice
Nairobi news from Eastleigh and the city's estates, politics, business and county affairs.
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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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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South African Lions rugby player Hyron Andrews dies after fall at hotel in France
The Lions were in France ahead of their match against La Rochelle on Saturday, October 17, in the Investec Champions Cup, a major European club rugby.
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PS Sing’oei wants Parliament to halt Foreign Service bill amendments until government review
The policy proposes that 70 per cent of diplomats should be career officers who have worked in the foreign service, while the remaining 30 per cent would.
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Inside ODM's growing divide as Raila Odinga anniversary exposes fault lines
The anniversary offered a revealing backdrop for that contest, considering Bondo is not merely another political venue; it is closely tied to Raila’s.
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Eastleigh Voice at Nine - Cancer survivors, patients call for early breast cancer screening
The group held peaceful demonstrations from Nyabite Market through Nyamira town to Tente, urging Kenyans to seek screening to improve the chances of early.
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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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Kenya condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
The call followed a joint briefing by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs for African and European ambassadors, during which Kenya reaffirmed its.
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Geoffrey Kipchumba faces tough Ethiopian challenge in Amsterdam Marathon title defence
Among those standing in his way is Tsegaye Getachew, who finished second to Kipchumba last year. The Ethiopian knows what it takes to win in Amsterdam.
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Tesla unveils flying car powered by SpaceX technology
The car, known as the next-generation Tesla Roadster, uses powerful bursts of compressed air to lift itself off the ground. It was controlled remotely.
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Ramaphosa lifts suspension of South African Police Chief Fannie Masemola
The allegations centred on whether he had taken the required steps to prevent irregularities in the procurement process. However, South Africa’s National.
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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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Five arrested over violence at Raila Odinga’s anniversary event in Bondo
The arrests followed a disturbance at Migwena Cultural Grounds on Thursday, where sections of the crowd became rowdy, prompting officers from Bondo Police.
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At least 12 dead after migrant boat incident off Gambia
The migrants were reportedly attempting to travel along the Atlantic route, according to the statement, which did not specify when the incident occurred.
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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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Murang’a sues Health Ministry over Afya.KE shutdown, citing risk to patients data and disruption of services
The county wants the court to compel the national government and other respondents to reinstate the system, preserve patient records and ensure.
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Woman wins Sh500,000 after husband moves another woman into matrimonial home
The arrangement triggered persistent quarrels and confrontations, leaving Chiando emotionally distressed, anxious and humiliated in a home she had shared.
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Final Squad for FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup
New additions include Peninah Fostine and Joan Agola, who impressed during camp to earn their places. Mwanakombo Bakari also joined the team after.
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Ethiopia dissolves Tigray interim administration, installs six-month federal leadership
Brigadier General Gebretensae Whatna Haylu has been appointed chief of security and peace, Redai Halefom W/Selassie will head politics and mass.
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Injuries force Mildred coach Cheche to reshuffle Junior Starlets squad ahead of Morocco World Cup
The four travelled to Morocco as part of Cheche’s original 24-player group before injuries hit during the team’s build-up matches against Ghana’s U-17.
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