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Africa urged to put more weight on health financing amid donor cuts

Health stakeholders warn that over-reliance on external support has left Africa struggling to respond effectively to pandemics and maintain essential health services.

By Mercy Kahenda 2026-04-28 06:00:00

Africa urged to put more weight on health financing amid donor cuts

How a basic anti-shock cloth saved mother on brink of death in Baringo

By Kipsang Joseph 2026-04-27 15:33:09

Ukwala families battle sickle cell stigma despite improved access to healthcare

Families delay seeking treatment for sickle disease for fear of stigma and claims that victims are bewitched.

By Maryann Muganda 2026-04-27 13:17:31

Kenya closing immunisation gaps as global drive reaches millions of children

Kenya is among 12 countries that have benefited from a global push to reach unvaccinated children under five, as the world marks World Immunisation Week.

By Mercy Kahenda 2026-04-27 10:38:46

Kenya closing immunisation gaps as global drive reaches millions of children

MPs pledge to push for improved care of patients with bleeding disorder

Parliament has pledged to push for urgent reforms to improve the management of haemophilia in Kenya, following a petition highlighting severe gaps in access to care and treatment.

By Mercy Kahenda 2026-04-27 10:01:05

MPs pledge to push for improved care of patients with bleeding disorder

Nations backing fossil fuel exit 'a new power': conference host Colombia

Around 60 nations are attending a world-first conference in Colombia to tackle an issue that has deadlocked the UN climate talks -- how to exit the fossil fuels that cause global warming.

By AFP 2026-04-27 09:23:03

Nations backing fossil fuel exit 'a new power': conference host Colombia

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How malaria vaccine is quietly saving Kisumu's children

How the malaria vaccine is quietly saving children in Kisumu.

By Rodgers Otiso 2026-04-27 08:00:00

How malaria vaccine is quietly saving Kisumu's children

Ending cervical cancer: Why boys must get the HPV vaccine too

Experts urge Kenya to expand HPV vaccination to boys as well as girls to curb transmission and accelerate the elimination of cervical cancer.

By Gardy Chacha 2026-04-27 06:00:00

Ending cervical cancer: Why boys must get the HPV vaccine too

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Nakuru wastewater crisis chokes lake ecosystem

A growing sanitation crisis in Nakuru is polluting Lake Nakuru, harming wildlife, exposing residents to disease, and straining public health systems.

By Daniel Chege And Caroline Chebet 2026-04-27 06:00:00

Nakuru wastewater crisis chokes lake ecosystem

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Beliefs collide with science in Kilifi as CHPs fight to save children's lives

In Kilifi, community health promoters are working to overcome cultural resistance and improve child immunisation rates to prevent deadly diseases.

By Marion Kithi 2026-04-27 06:00:00

Beliefs collide with science in Kilifi as CHPs fight to save children's lives

Think you're clean? Your towel might be bringing germs right back to your skin

Your towel absorbs more than water after bathing, it collects dead skin cells, body oils, and bacteria from your skin.

By Ryan Kerubo 2026-04-27 06:00:00

Think you're clean? Your towel might be bringing germs right back to your skin

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Hopes and gaps: Turning point in malaria fight, not a finish line

In Kisumu, the malaria vaccine has reduced severe illness in children, but gaps in full-dose completion and continued prevention efforts remain critical.

By Rodgers Otiso 2026-04-27 06:00:00

Hopes and gaps: Turning point in malaria fight, not a finish line

Africa is not facing a climate crisis, it is living through one

Africa’s experience of climate change reflects vulnerability in nearly every dimension especially from it's heavy dependence on climate-sensitive sectors.

By Wafa Misrar 2026-04-27 06:00:00