Health Care

Experts Urge Early Screening to Combat Rising Breast Cancer Rates in Kenya

THIKA: In an effort to emphasize the importance of early detection during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Thika Level 5 Hospital's management has called on Kenyans to prioritize regular cancer screenings. This initiative aims to improve the management ...

16,000 Households Enroll in New Health Initiative in Elgeyo Marakwet

ITEN: A total of 16,000 households have signed up for the Social Health Authority (SHA) program in Elgeyo Marakwet County, as county officials push for full enrollment by the end of the year. Registration desks have been strategically placed in all he...

Hospital Launches ‘Hope Against Cancer Initiative’ to Address Rising Cancer Cases in Meru County

Meru county: St Theresa Kiirua Mission Hospital has launched the 'Hope against Cancer Initiative' aimed at bolstering efforts to combat cancer in Meru County. This initiative was unveiled during an event at Kinoru stadium following a 14-kilometer walk...

Vihiga County Government Partners with WASH Alliance to Boost Sanitation and Hygiene

Vihiga: The Vihiga County Government has formalized a partnership with WASH Alliance Kenya to improve coordination in water, sanitation, and hygiene services. The newly signed Memorandum of Understanding aims to establish clear objectives, operational...

Public Sector Unions Cancel Strike After Agreement on Health Coverage Transition

NAIROBI: Public sector unions in Kenya have called off a planned strike after reaching an agreement with the government over the contentious implementation of the Social Health Authority (SHA). Initially, over ten workers' unions, primarily representi...

Women in Embu Access Free Cancer Screenings Amid Healthcare Transition

EMBU: Hundreds of women in Manyatta Constituency, Embu County, have received free breast and cervical cancer screenings through a medical camp organized by the Beyond Zero Foundation in partnership with the County Government. The initiative comes at a...

Stakeholders Urge Government to Address Transition Issues in Kenya’s Health Insurance

HOMA BAY: A free medical camp in Homa Bay has highlighted significant challenges faced by Kenyans during the transition from the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF). This transition period has resulted in...

State Calls on Medical Facilities to Adhere to SHA Service Agreements

MOMBASA: The Ministry of Health has urged medical facilities participating in the Social Health Authority (SHA) program to adhere to their service agreements, amid reports of certain facilities demanding upfront cash payments or denying services. Heal...

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Chinese Cross Country Skiers Dominate Women’s 5km Free Event at Asian Winter Games

Harbin: Bayani Jialin pocketed the women's 5km free gold medal in cross-country skiing, leading China to a sweep of the top four in the event at the Harbin Asian Winter Games on Sunday. According to Namibia Press Agency, thirty-three skiers began the...
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Governors Laud President Ruto for Abolishing Vetting of IDs

Kisumu: Governors from frontier counties in Western Kenya have lauded President William Ruto's directive to scrap vetting for national identification card applicants. The governors Dr. Paul Otuoma (Busia), Ken Lusaka (Bungoma), and Ochilo Ayacko (Migo...

Wetland Conservation Efforts Enhance Migratory Bird Protection in Northwest China

Gansu: For Gao Feng, a shutterbug and bird lover, setting forth on a journey to wetlands and taking snaps of migratory birds in such locations serves as a treat in his golden years. The 62-year-old has captured more than 100,000 images of nearly 300 b...

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Photo exhibition “40 years of Greece – EU” (Zappeion, 27.05.21)

A photo exhibition featuring a rich collection of major milestones and key political figures of Greece’s European course opened to the public on Thursday evening in Zappeion, marking the celebration for the 40th anniversary of the country’s accession t...

Burkina: Tabaski, trial and terrorism on the daily menu

This Thursday's Burkinabè dailies echo the trial of the former Minister in charge of Transport, the attack on a supply convoy which left 34 dead and around 20 injured in the province of Soum, without forgetting the Tabaski festival celebrated yesterday...