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Kenya vows to end maternal and newborn deaths as global mortality crisis persists
Systemic dysfunction is a core driver of the problem, as 40 per…
Social Health Insurance Fund is legal, emergency care a must for all, High Court rules
But Judgment faults government over rushed transition of SHIF, orders structural reforms under…
County dispensaries & health centres get lion’s share of primary healthcare funds
Between July 2025 and January 2026, Kenya paid out Ksh12.6 billion to…
Scientists sound alarm as HIV drug resistance grows among Africa’s children, teenagers
A landmark multi-country study is exposing a silent crisis as children and…
Toxic floods: How rainwater & rat pee cause fever, jaundice, kidney failure
Think of the body’s defences as a shield. In Nairobi’s Industrial Area, rainwater mixed…
Beyond clinic walls: Why Africa’s health future depends on Primary Healthcare
Amid global uncertainty, Africa's healthcare leaders chart a bold new vision for…
One Dose, Zero Excuses: This single pill could end sleeping sickness for good
In its late stage, Sleeping Sickness parasite crosses into the brain, causing…
Beyond Bed Nets: Why Africa’s next malaria breakthrough needs new drugs, jabs and community power
Think twice before popping a pill for every fever. Self-treatment and skipping…
Fasting, faith & blood sugar: How to manage diabetes during Ramadhan
The commonest complication during fasting is low blood sugar, characterised by trembling, sweating, palpitations,…
