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Is Africa ready for the next pandemic? Experts say no, and the reasons are familiar
Experts warn that a dangerous mix of rising disease outbreaks, shrinking donor…
Kenya forms Ebola Crisis Team as virus kills 80, triggers global alarm
WHO declares outbreak a global health emergency as the Bundibugyo strain of…
Growing up inside the algorithm: African children demand safer digital spaces
Africa’s children are entering digital spaces earlier than ever, yet the systems…
From placenta to pressure: How hypertension in pregnancy triggers stillbirths, heart conditions
High blood pressure during pregnancy doesn't just go away after delivery; rather, it can…
New SHA cover brings relief for sickle cell patients, but equipment gap remains
Previous annual cover for Sickle Cell was Ksh8,000 and ran out in two…
SHA expands cancer cover to Ksh800,000, deliveries free at level 2-3 facilities
Annual cancer cover has increased from Ksh550,000 to Ksh800,000, giving patients who…
Hantavirus update: There is no cause for alarm in Kenya … at least for now, says Ministry of Health
Kenya’s Ministry of Health has advised travellers returning from South America to monitor their health as…
Bridging the Gap: Why Africa must drive women’s health innovation
Women spend nearly 25 per cent more of their lives in poor health than…
Kenya has tools to end malaria… and money is only part of the problem
African scientists argue that empowering communities, not waiting for donor rescue, is…
