Health Care

Kiambu – The Department of Health Services in Kiambu County organized a walk on Wednesday to sensitize the public on the responsible use of antibiotics, marking the World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW). The global event, themed 'Preventing Antimic...

Siaya – Siaya County Government has announced plans to build a modern funeral parlor within the county referral hospital, aiming to improve health services and the working environment for healthcare workers. Walter Okello, the Chief Officer for Govern...

Kwale – The Kenyan government, in partnership with USAID and UNICEF, has initiated the Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Adolescent Health, and Nutrition (RMNCAHN) Equity Programme. This three-year initiative is designed to enhance community well-being ...

Oshakati – A tragic incident occurred at Oshakati State Hospital's psychiatric ward, where a 16-year-old boy, Karel Ndakolo, was found dead under suspicious circumstances. Namibian Police Force community affairs officer, Inspector Thomas Aiyambo, repor...

Nakuru, Kenya - Nakuru County is set to improve access to community-based mental health services, aiming to reduce stigma and provide tailored support, announced the County Director for Medical Services, Dr. Daniel Wainaina. This initiative is part of ...

Bobo-Dioulasso - Professor Jacques Zoungrana, an infectious disease expert at Souro Sanon University Hospital Center (CHU-SS) in Bobo-Dioulasso, has raised concerns over the increasing trend of late consultations and self-medication in patients sufferi...

Kenya – In a significant development in the fight against malaria, the first malaria vaccine has demonstrated a positive impact in pilot implementations, showing a 13 percent reduction in child mortality. According to Kenya News Agency, Director of the...

Embu – The former Chief Government Pathologist, Dr. Moses Njue, was laid to rest at his ancestral farm in Rwika Sub-location, Mbeere South Constituency, Embu County. Dr. Njue, who had an extensive and distinguished career in pathology, passed away at t...