Health

The study emphasizes the importance of ongoing monitoring and surveillance, as understanding local mosquito populations and environmental conditions will be critical for predicting where malaria may emerge or intensify.

German researchers have discovered an antibody that is extremely effective against HIV, at least in the laboratory. Could it be a new weapon against AIDS?

According to Ministry of Health data, Kenya loses 15 mothers every day, alongside 96 newborns and 96 stillbirths. These losses add up to thousands of families affected each year, turning moments of joy into lifelong grief.

The research, based on decades of large‑scale brain‑scanning data, identifies four major “turning points” in human brain development occurring around ages 9, 32, 66, and 83.

Still, millions of children remain at risk. WHO estimates that in 2024, only 84 per cent of children received their first measles vaccine dose, and just 76 per cent received the second, far below the 95 per cent coverage needed to halt transmission.

Infertility, defined by WHO as the failure to achieve pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse, can cause significant distress, stigma, and financial hardship, affecting mental and psychosocial well-being.

The plan has already secured a $300 million (Sh39 billion) pledge, signalling increasing political will to confront the escalating health emergency.

The technology, still in clinical development, may one day eliminate the need for artificial dentures, implants, and other long-standing dental replacements.

Stillbirths are a sensitive measure of how health systems are performing. They reflect whether women can access timely, quality care during pregnancy and at birth.

Antimicrobial resistance spreads because bacteria and fungi evolve to survive medicines, and misuse helps them adapt faster.

Research during lockdowns showed increased rates of domestic violence and psychological distress, particularly among people of lower socioeconomic status.

The clinicians noted that the persistent delays have undermined their morale and affected service delivery in public health facilities across the region.

To address staffing gaps, Duale announced plans to hire 45 additional officers under the World Bank-supported Health Emergency Preparedness, Response and Resilience Project.

The impact has been immediate and severe, especially in low- and middle-income countries highly affected by HIV.

TVETA officials noted that Kenya currently has 237 accredited medical training institutions, including 88 private colleges, but warned that the proliferation of unregulated institutions threatens quality assurance.

The Homa Bay patient, a 44-year-old man from Koduogo, Ndhiwa sub-county, developed symptoms while supervising KCSE exams.

Speaking at the launch, PS Ouma Oluga stressed that the programme focuses on practical learning and mentorship for doctors, nurses, and technologists.

For the 2023/2024 financial year, KMTC reported under-collection of Sh102 million and underspending of Sh993 million, though it maintained that this did not affect service delivery.

In Kenya, cardiovascular disease accounts for roughly 13.8 per cent of all deaths, with stroke causing 6.1 per cent and ischemic heart disease, or heart attacks, contributing about 4.6 per cent.

The upgrade marks a turning point for a centre that has remained one of the busiest public health facilities in the city, serving close to 750 patients every day.

For many patients, antiseizure medications, also known as antiepileptic drugs, are vital to prevent dangerous episodes and improve quality of life.

From shame and whispers in her village to empowerment and professional success, Rawder Kidula’s journey shows how parental support and resilience can turn teen pregnancy into a story of hope and triumph.

WHO emphasises that while the risks are concerning, the exact effects and safe exposure levels are still unclear, highlighting the urgent need for further research.

As of 2024, approximately 589 million adults aged 20 to 79 are living with diabetes, which equates to roughly one in nine adults worldwide. Projections indicate that by 2050, this number could rise to 853 million.

The feature is appearing inside the Spotify app under a new migration tile, giving users the ability to transfer playlists from multiple services, including Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, and Deezer, without needing a separate account on TuneMyMusic’s website.

Gavi, the global alliance that supports vaccination in developing countries, says its HPV programme has reached an estimated 86 million girls, helping prevent over a million deaths in the future.

The petitioners argue that "Parliament pushed the law through without conducting meaningful public participation, contrary to the demands of Articles 10 and 118 of the Constitution".

SHA explained that anyone who wishes to recover funds sent to the wrong account must prepare three important documents.

The trial, presented at an international lung health conference in Denmark, included 309 people across 22 sites in South Africa, the Philippines, Georgia, Tanzania, and Uganda.

Ruto reported that 27 million Kenyans have already registered under the new health coverage programme, a level he said shows the commitment to ensure no one is left behind.

The President explained that the expanded cover is part of the government’s wider plan to secure stronger financial protection for people battling long-term illness.

The Council of Governors said the Social Health Authority (SHA) has neglected smaller hospitals and dispensaries, which are often the first and only point of care for women in remote areas.

Governors warn that upgrading hospitals from Level 5 to Level 6, while beneficial for service delivery, comes with financial and operational consequences for counties.

Artificial intelligence is already transforming healthcare but the World Health Organisation says that inequalities in access to care risk increasing.

A major focus of the review is the oncology package, which is currently capped at Sh550,000.

Resistance to ceftriaxone, in particular, has climbed from 0.8 per cent to five per cent while cefixime resistance rose from 1.7 per cent to 11 per cent.

Speaking on Wednesday, November 19, the President emphasised that both public and private hospitals must submit real-time data on mothers and children who die under their care.

The results show that one serving of Cerelac in Africa contains close to six grams of added sugar on average, roughly equal to one and a half sugar cubes.

Sponsored by Nyamira Senator Okong’o Omogeni, the Bill explicitly forbids health facilities from holding patients or corpses as leverage for unpaid bills.

One of the clearest findings was that multiple exposures compounded the risk. Children who experienced both domestic and community violence were at particularly high risk of mental health difficulties, especially experiencing externalising symptoms.

Gilead is seeking regulatory approval to distribute lenacapavir in additional African countries, including Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Botswana.

Legislators expressed concern that the transition to SHA has created gaps in maternal healthcare, exposing women to unlawful confinement.

The Kenya National Public Health Institute (NPHI) highlighted that the virus, which causes severe hemorrhagic fever, could spread quickly due to Kenya’s close travel and trade links with Ethiopia.

There are several factors that can increase the likelihood of delivering prematurely. These include lifestyle choices, substance or drug abuse, climate-related stress, including extreme temperatures and pollution, and missing recommended antenatal care visits

In a statement released on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, the ministry stressed that antimicrobials remain a cornerstone in fighting infections in people, animals, and plants.

Groundbreaking study uncovers how the common Epstein–Barr virus hijacks immune cells, potentially triggering lupus and other autoimmune diseases in susceptible individuals.

Globally, the disease causes more than 600,000 new cases and over 340,000 deaths annually. About 90 per cent of these deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries, highlighting deep inequalities in prevention and care.

Ruto also urged Kenyans to register with the Social Health Authority (SHA) to benefit from free outpatient services available in public, private, and faith-based facilities.

The Ministry of Health encourages citizens to reduce consumption of ultra-processed foods and sugary drinks while promoting healthy, balanced diets rich in locally sourced fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

According to the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Health, weak mechanisms for identifying and enrolling the poor have forced patients to bear high out-of-pocket costs, particularly for expensive treatments like cancer care.

Gestational diabetes develops during pregnancy when the body becomes more resistant to insulin, the hormone that helps glucose move from the blood into cells for energy.