Daily Archives: Oct 11, 2023

NATIONAL ANTHEM WILL BE SUNG AT INTERNATIONAL SPORTS EVENTS, MINISTER KODWA REASSURES COMMITTEE

The Portfolio Committee on Sports, Arts and Culture heard on Tuesday that there are no indications that steps to strip South Africa's national rugby and cricket teams of the national flag and anthem at international events will be implemented. Th...

The gender bias in US healthcare costs – and other health stories you need to read this week

This global round-up brings you global health stories from the past fortnight. Top health news: Research reveals a significant gender disparity in medical expenses; COVID-19 vaccine pioneers take Nobel prize; WHO recommends second malaria vaccine...

Why drones need to be part of public healthcare in India

Drones could be a game changer in overcoming the challenges of last-mile health service delivery in India. Many Indian states have successfully undertaken drone experiments for healthcare, including the delivery of COVID-19 vaccines by drone to r...

Women’s cancer is getting worse in the Asia Pacific – here’s what we can do

Asia currently accounts for 45% of all global breast cancer cases and 58% of cervical cancer deaths worldwide. Every dollar invested in interventions to help meet cervical cancer elimination targets could return over $3 to the economy. There are...

PS Calls For End To Mental Health Stigma

Medical Services Principal Secretary (PS) Harry Kimtai has called upon Kenyans to play a leading role in taking responsibility for their own mental well-being and to mobilize those with disorders to come forward for assistance.'Let us all be that ...

Over 200 People Screened During World Mental Health Day Fete

Over 200 residents in Kisumu County have benefited from the ongoing screening and counseling as stakeholders marked the World Mental Health Day fete at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH).The County Executive Member ...

Mental Health Providers To Intensify Home Visits

The mental health providers in Turkana County will intensify home visits to enhance the care and treatment of patients with mental conditions.Marking World Mental Health Day, in collaboration with the Collaborative Centre for Gender and Developmen...

Stigma Hindering The Fight Against Breast Cancer

Women battling breast cancer have been challenged to reject stigmatization associated with the disease and instead go public and share their predicament for assistance.These sentiments were shared during a cancer sensitization forum at Magena Town...

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Kakamega County Public Service Board Sworn In During Ceremony at Bukhungu Stadium

Kakamega: Governor Fernandes Barasa presided over the swearing-in of the newly appointed members of the Kakamega County Public Service Board (KCPSB) during a ceremony held at Bukhungu Stadium. The governor expressed confidence in the new board, saying...
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Call for Peace During Slain Legislator’s Burial

Homa Bay: Homa Bay County Commissioner Moses Lilan has asked residents to maintain peace ahead of and during the burial of the slain Kasipul MP Charles Ongondo Were. Lilan emphasized the need for a peaceful environment to allow the bereaved family to ...

Red Cross Scales Up Flood Preparedness in Mombasa Amid Heavy Rains

Mombasa: The Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) has intensified its disaster preparedness and response measures in Mombasa County following ongoing heavy rains that have affected parts of the region over the past two days. According to Kenya News Agency...

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