Kenya is among the 30 high-burden TB countries worldwide, highlighting the severity of the disease in the region.

Cervical cancer claims the lives of nine women in Kenya every day, tightening its grip as a silent but deadly threat.

Illnesses such as sleeping sickness, rabies, leprosy, and guinea worm disease continue to affect more than one billion people around the world, especi...

Uganda this week confirmed an outbreak of the Ebola virus in the capital Kampala with the first confirmed patient dying from it.

The recent downpour flooded homes, soaking bedding and belongings, and preventing children from sleeping or attending school.

Cannabis remains one of the most commonly used illicit substances worldwide, with approximately 147 million people — about 2.5 per cent of the global...

Kenya ranks among the top 20 countries with the highest burden of cervical cancer, with about 5,845 new cases and 3,591 deaths annually.

Despite advancements in global cancer treatment and prevention, cervical cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women in Keny...

Testing at the national referral laboratory, which has processed 386 samples from various counties, revealed 36 positive cases.

The vaccination programme will be rolled out in three phases, informed by epidemiological data and the risk levels of specific groups.

To further strengthen its response, the government will roll out vaccination programmes in high-risk areas and enhance contact tracing efforts.

Symptoms include severe cramping, bleeding after 5-6 days, and, in untreated cases, death within 9-10 days.

The US exit from the WHO is expected to reduce the organization's funding by approximately 18%, which could impact various WHO-led initiatives in Keny...

Nine regional depots across the country, including Nairobi, have already received the BCG vaccines from the central vaccine store in Kitengela.

Many people spend a significant portion of their time at work, and toxic work environments are increasingly becoming a major contributor to mental hea...

The heartbreak only grew when her baby struggled to feed—a simple act every mother cherishes. The realisation that she had to express milk manually wa...

In particular, the Board has flagged products listed under Indian Pharmacopoeia, warning that they do not meet the country’s drug registration require...

According to the World Health Organization, 2.5 billion adults (aged 18 and older) were overweight in 2022, with 890 million of them living with obesi...

Health DG Dr Patrick Amoth reassured the public that delays in vaccine delivery from Gavi had been resolved.

Angry patients, some with infants, stormed Health CS Deborah Barasa's Afya House media briefing protesting the Social Health Insurance Fund system gli...

Sources such as milk, yoghurt, vegetables, and even calcium in tea and coffee were found beneficial.

Both moderate (two to three cups) and heavy (more than three cups) morning coffee drinkers benefited from these health advantages.

Although no cases have been reported locally, health experts warn of the virus's possible entry due to global trade and movement, drawing parallels wi...

As a cornerstone of Kenya's Vision 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals, UHC is driven by the principles of equity, quality, and financial prote...

Cancer ranks as the third leading cause of death in Kenya, representing a significant public health challenge that heavily impacts families, communiti...

Food poisoning is becoming an increasing concern in Kenya, largely due to poor food handling in roadside eateries and contaminated water.

Under SHIF, primary healthcare services — including consultations, diagnostics, and treatments—are restricted.

While the government has maintained that SHIF is functioning effectively, many Kenyans are still frustrated and eager for the system's issues to be ad...

Experts warn that the drug may cause a sudden loss of blood flow to the optic nerve, potentially leading to severe and irreversible vision loss.