Breast cancer awareness campaign targets Kenyan women
Kenyan women affected by breast cancer are the focus of a campaign at Kenyatta National Hospital aimed at encouraging early detection and offering support to patients and their families.
By David Njaaga
2026-10-21 12:26:00
The latest case involves a 24-year-old man who is a close family member of the first patient, who died.
By Mate Tongola
2026-10-20 18:48:23
New Africa CDC and WHO guidelines urge Kenya and other countries to strengthen 21-day contact tracing, cross-border surveillance and infection prevention to contain Ebola outbreaks.
By Eunice Omollo
2026-10-20 17:08:41
KMPDU has secured a seat on Kenya’s national Ebola task force, giving doctors a chance to influence outbreak preparedness, infection control and frontline healthcare worker safety.
By Eunice Omollo
2026-10-20 16:47:13
Health CS Aden Duale appoints KMPDU Deputy SG Dennis Miskellah to National Ebola Taskforce to support preparedness and response, alongside Ministry officials and a CoG representative.
By Wanjiku Kariuki
2026-10-20 15:11:56
Africa’s health sector faces a jobs mismatch as graduates struggle to find work despite staffing shortages.
By Noel Nabiswa
2026-10-20 12:50:21
Healthcare workers face heightened Ebola infection risks in Kenya, prompting calls for quality protective equipment and stronger infection control.
By Mercy Kahenda
2026-10-20 06:30:00
Couples struggling to conceive may spend months trying for a pregnancy without knowing the underlying cause, while misconceptions about fertility can lead to blame and delay medical assessment.
By David Njaaga
2026-10-19 17:56:00
Kenya hosts regional training to equip animal health laboratory experts with auditing skills, improve disease detection and strengthen outbreak preparedness across Eastern and Southern Africa.
By David Njaaga
2026-10-19 16:18:00
Breast cancer patients in Kenya face heavy treatment and hidden costs, with gaps in insurance coverage, medicine stockouts and delayed diagnosis worsening their financial burden.
By Rosa Agutu
2026-10-19 08:10:00
Local genomic research in Kenya is advancing precision medicine, with the potential to improve drug choices and reduce adverse reactions.
By Noel Nabiswa
2026-10-19 08:00:00
Breast cancer survivors in Kenya share their experiences of mastectomy, stigma and recovery, highlighting the need for early detection, emotional support and affordable breast prostheses.
By Maryann Muganda
2026-10-19 07:00:00
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