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Mosquito Stopper: Dewormer cuts malaria cases in Kenyan trials
The drug, ivermectin, kills mosquitoes that bite treated humans die, breaking the…
Dose of Hope: Kenya a priority country in game-changing HIV jab
This is the first time a HIV-prevention product will be introduced simultaneously…
Why a dozen health bills are pending in Parliament
Most of the bills are private member bills from individual MPs and…
How targeted emergency vaccination transforms low-income countries
In addition to preventing illness, emergency vaccine interventions generated an estimated US$32…
Smoke, Screams & Scars: How violent protests affect your health
We treated protesters with bullet and stab wounds to their faces and…
SHA disburses over Ksh6 billion to hospitals in June payout
Surprisingly, Kandiege Sub-County Hospital, a Level 4 facility in rural Homa Bay,…
Final Smile: Why patients seem to recover, before dying
Clarity before death among the Luo and Luhya is a sign that…
Shot in the Arm: Gavi secures $9 billion to boost global vaccination efforts
Gavi aims to vaccinate 500 million children, prevent up to nine million…
New bill slaps Ksh50 million fine, 10 years in jail for medical negligence
Kenya’s Quality Healthcare and Patient Safety Bill 2025 aims to end preventable…
