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HIV funding falls short of targets as millions of lives hang in the balance

African governments must allocate their own resources for HIV programmes, through budget prioritisation, health insurance schemes, and innovative financing such as public-private partnerships.
By The Conversation 2026-01-12 09:00:00
Viruses are constantly evolving, and a warming, increasingly populated planet is bringing humans into closer contact with a wider range of pathogens.
By The Conversation 2026-01-12 08:00:00
There is often little need to rely on sulphur ointments or strong antibiotics to treat certain skin conditions when vitamins can play a significant supportive role.
By Ayoki Onyango 2026-01-12 08:00:00
The adoption of AmpFire HPV DNA testing technology, donated by Rotary International, has been a game-changer in HPV screening, enabling early detection of the virus long before it turns cancerous.
By Mercy Kahenda 2026-01-12 08:00:00
No longer confined to the gym, physical activity is increasingly about maximizing health benefits of the movements people already do — things like walking, climbing stairs or cleaning their homes.
By The Conversation 2026-01-12 00:00:00
Taita Taveta County Government has developed a policy framework to enhance climate resilience for the newly conferred Mwatate Municipality.
By Renson Mnyamwezi 2026-01-12 00:00:00
In Taita Taveta, county officials and conservation managers are rechecking budgets as climate-funded programmes face fresh uncertainty.
By Mactilda Mbenywe 2026-01-09 09:00:00
What began as a mission to provide healthcare to the poor has morphed into a bitter, protracted legal battle involving property titles, corporate control, religious vows, and clashing egos.
By Julius Chepkwony 2026-01-09 07:00:00
KMPDU has supported a plan to revoke the licences of foreign doctors practising in Kenya, citing widespread exploitation by employing hospitals.
By Maryann Muganda 2026-01-09 00:00:00
The crisis in public health hospitals may not end soon as Clinical Officers and Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale differ over an unsigned pay deal.
By Maryann Muganda 2026-01-08 08:00:00
For families raising children with Type 1 diabetes, sleep is never restful, it is interrupted by alarms, finger pricks, whispered prayers, and the constant dread that blood sugar may drop or spike.
By Rodgers Otiso 2026-01-08 08:00:00
From delayed diagnosis to inconsistent access to essential medicines, these systemic shortcomings turn a manageable condition into a life-threatening struggle for children and families.
By Rodgers Otiso 2026-01-08 00:00:00