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Expectant Mothers Urged to Prioritize Antenatal Clinics in Homa Bay

HOMA BAY: The health department in Homa Bay has launched a campaign to emphasize the significance of antenatal care clinics for pregnant women, with a focus on preventing malaria infections through prescribed medication. According to Kenya News Agenc...

Breast Cancer Remains Leading Diagnosis as Kenyan Health Sector Bolsters Efforts

KWALE: Breast cancer continues to be the most diagnosed cancer in Kenya, with more than 7,200 new cases reported annually, Health Cabinet Secretary Debora Barasa announced. The government's focus is on implementing Universal Health Coverage and the So...

World Animal Protection Calls for Reform in Food Systems for Global Sustainability

NAIROBI: The World Animal Protection (WAP) is advocating for a major overhaul of global food systems, emphasizing the need for practices that are equitable, humane, and sustainable to ensure food security and justice for all. According to Kenya News...

Local Psychiatrist Urges Swift Action on Mental Health Legislation

Windhoek—In observance of World Mental Health Day, local psychiatrist Lahija Koupu-Hamunjela voiced her concerns over the government's lack of urgency in updating mental health legislation, specifically pointing to the outdated Mental Health Act 18 of...

New Dialysis Unit Opens at Oshakati Intermediate Hospital

OSHAKATI — In a significant boost to healthcare services in the region, a new 12-bed dialysis unit was inaugurated at Oshakati Intermediate Hospital on Friday, marking a pivotal step in the government’s efforts to enhance renal care accessibility in p...

New Dialysis Unit Opens at Oshakati Intermediate Hospital

OSHAKATI — In a significant boost to healthcare services in the region, a new 12-bed dialysis unit was inaugurated at Oshakati Intermediate Hospital on Friday, marking a pivotal step in the government’s efforts to enhance renal care accessibility in p...

New Dialysis Unit Opens at Oshakati Intermediate Hospital

OSHAKATI — In a significant boost to healthcare services in the region, a new 12-bed dialysis unit was inaugurated at Oshakati Intermediate Hospital on Friday, marking a pivotal step in the government’s efforts to enhance renal care accessibility in p...

Health Workers in Manga Trained on Universal Health Insurance Law

Manga, Zoundwéogo – Approximately twenty health professionals from the Manga health district embarked on a two-day training session focusing on social protection and the Universal Health Insurance Scheme (RAMU), aimed at bolstering their understanding...

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Repo Rate Remains Unchanged at 6.75 Percent: Bank of Namibia’s Decision to Safeguard Currency Peg

Windhoek: The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has maintained the repo rate at 6.75 percent for the next two months. The central bank announced this decision on Wednesday, stating that the unchanged rate aims to sustain the peg between the Namibian Dollar and th...
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Ethiopia and Kenya Sign Memorandum to Boost Border Trade

Addis Ababa: Ethiopia and Kenya have signed an implementation memorandum of agreement to facilitate trade relations between the two countries and ensure that people living in the border area can access essential daily commodities without any supply di...

Value Addition on Rice Key to Boosting Income and Nutrition in Kenya

Nairobi: Paddy rice production in Kenya has doubled over the past six years, increasing from 116,000 metric tons in 2018 to 244,000 metric tons in 2023. However, the national rice self-sufficiency rate remains below 20 percent, indicating a continued ...

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About 3,000 participants expected at FITA 2023

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Ethiopia-Tigray conflict: 17 killed in drone strike in Mai Tsebri – aid workers

ADDIS ABABA— Seventeen civilians have been killed in a drone strike in the town of Mai Tsebri in Ethiopia’s war-hit Tigray region, aid workers said. “The strike at Mai Tsebri occurred in the afternoon of Monday and killed 17 civilians working at the ...