Health Care

WHO Provides Burkina Faso with 194 Million FCFA in Medical Equipment to Combat Dengue

OUAGADOUGOU — In a significant boost to Burkina Faso's healthcare capabilities, the World Health Organization (WHO) has donated medical equipment and supplies valued at over 194 million FCFA to the Ministry of Health. This donation is aimed at enhanci...

Mass Malaria Vaccination Campaign to Begin in Sissili for Young Children

SISSILI — A major health initiative is set to commence in the Léo health district, Sissili, where 12,285 children aged five months will receive their first dose of the malaria vaccine from June 28 to July 1, 2024. The campaign is part of a broader eff...

National Sports Week Kicks Off in Fada N’Gourma with Emphasis on Inclusivity and Health

FADA N'GOURMA — The Eastern region's Governor, Ram Joseph Kafando, inaugurated the National Sports for All Week on Thursday, June 20, 2024, starting with a popular race that involved both the Defense and Security Forces (FDS) and local residents. Ac...

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Focuses on Boosting Ethiopia’s Domestic Medical Production

ADDIS ABABA — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has emphasized the Ethiopian government's commitment to enhancing the domestic production of medical supplies and medicines. During the inauguration of the Domestic Medical Supplies Production and Innovation Exh...

Ganzourgou Launches Malaria Awareness Campaign with Mosquito Net Distribution in Boudry

ZORGHOU — In a continued effort to combat malaria, the Zorgho health district, in partnership with the Sanbrado Mining Company (SOMISA), initiated an awareness campaign and distributed mosquito nets at the Boudry health and social promotion center on ...

Kisumu to Launch Kenya’s First Specialist Sickle Cell Hospital

KISUMU — In a significant healthcare development, the county government of Kisumu has announced a collaboration with Indian investors to establish the first specialist sickle cell hospital in Kenya. This initiative, part of a public-private partnershi...

Mariba Village Shifts from Firewood to Cooking Gas, Boosting Environmental and Health Benefits

GUCHA, KISII COUNTY — Mariba village in Gucha sub-county is undergoing a significant transformation as residents increasingly adopt cooking gas in place of traditional firewood, a change that is enhancing their quality of life and benefiting the envir...

Health Cabinet Secretary Urges Marsabit Leaders to Promote Social Health Insurance Registration

MARSABIT - Cabinet Secretary for Health, Susan Nakhumicha, has emphasized the importance of widespread social health insurance registration in Marsabit County, calling on both elected and administrative leaders to enhance local campaigns. This push ai...

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Russia Declares Final Stage of Military Operation in Kursk Region: Peskov

Shenzhen: The Russian military operation to reclaim the Kursk region from Ukrainian armed forces has entered its final stage, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced on Thursday. This development marks a significant moment in the ongoing conflict...
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Alternative Dispute Resolution to Ease Backlog at Kapenguria Law Court

Kapenguria: To improve the efficiency of the justice system and ease the growing backlog of cases, the Kapenguria Law Court has officially launched a Court Mediation Program aimed at providing an alternative method of dispute resolution. According t...

Leaders Meet at Kiango Border to Foster Tranquility and Co-Existence

Kiango: Rift Valley Regional Commissioner, Dr. Abdi Hassan and his Nyanza counterpart, Ms. Florence Mworoa visited and held an inter-border meeting at Kiango area at the border of Narok and Kisii counties to restore tranquillity and negotiate peaceful...

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Bogus cops caught in the act of robbery

Police in Hillcrest have arrested two suspects who masqueraded as police officers and attempted to rob a house owner of his firearm and other valuables at a residence on Mepho Road at KwaNgcolosi in Hillcrest on Friday afternoon, 12 May 2023.Informatio...