HEALTH

Kenya turns to mobile labs to take advanced diagnostics to remote areas

Kenya is exploring the use of portable and locally manufactured medical diagnostic technologies to reduce the cost of healthcare and bring specialised services closer to patients.

Health & Science

By Noel Nabiswa 2026-08-19 22:11:36

Kenya turns to mobile labs to take advanced diagnostics to remote areas

Agency tightens oversight of medicines to protect patients

The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has strengthened pharmaceutical regulation to protect patients and improve access to safe, quality and effective medicines across Kenya.

Health & Science

By Mercy Kahenda 2026-08-19 21:46:48

Agency tightens oversight of medicines to protect patients

Government urged to improve access to healthcare for PWDs

Kenya has a limited number of wheelchair-accessible vehicles that enable PWDs to be independent in their daily activities.

Health & Science

By Mate Tongola

2026-08-19 19:18:15

Kenya renews commitment to reduce preventable maternal, newborn deaths

Health & Science

By Mercy Kahenda

2026-08-19 16:33:17

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National, County Governments clash over payment of doctors on postgraduate training

Health & Science

By Rosa Agutu

2026-08-19 14:35:51

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Why Ruto's health reform claims are under scrutiny

By Eunice Omollo

2026-08-19 12:30:28

Unpaid health workers deepen strain on DRC Ebola response

By Eunice Omollo

2026-08-19 09:43:12

Nutrition & Wellness

By Ali Abdi 2026-07-23 15:27:00

Joy as Isiolo gets first care centre for the elderly

Experts call for a lasting solution to endless cycle of hunger up north

By Mercy Kahenda 2026-03-06 08:00:00

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Experts call for a lasting solution to endless cycle of hunger up north

By AP
Jul. 17, 2022

25 million kids missed routine vaccinations because of Covid-19

By Beldeen Waliaula
Apr. 29, 2022

Marsabit drought: Even adults are malnourished, we're waiting on God

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Reproductive Health

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Why MPs are seeking harmonisation on maternity leave

By Irene Githinji 2026-08-18 09:15:00

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Why dating, motherhood remain lonely battles for women with sickle cell

By Maryann Muganda 2026-07-24 12:08:56

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Six months: Why Ebola survivors have to wait before having unprotected intercourse

By Eunice Omollo 2026-06-26 17:40:00

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I feared losing my baby: Regina's journey through epileptic pregnancy

By Rosa Agutu 2026-06-15 08:00:00

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Why 'forever chemical' TFA is toxic for human reproduction

By AFP 2026-06-10 15:15:37

Killing the mood: How smartphones are reducing birth rate

As governments around the world struggle with ways to reverse plunging birth rates, new US studies suggest they have ignored a key culprit the smartphone.

By AFP 2026-06-09 09:41:15