mpox outbreaks Stories
The majority of cases have been reported in Busia (48 cases) and Mombasa (37), followed by Nakuru (16) and Makueni (10). Smaller clusters emerged in N...
The affected counties are Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Migori, Homa Bay, Kwale and Turkana.
The DRM strategy seeks to minimise the loss of lives and livelihoods while promoting sustainable development by providing clear guidelines for mitigat...
Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Sudan, and South Sudan are among the hardest-hit countries.
Flawed charge sheet and legal breaches lead to the acquittal of seven men in Sh1.3 billion heroin case after decade-long trial.
Outbreaks typically escalate in overcrowded areas with broken sewer systems and limited access to clean water, creating the perfect environment for ch...
According to the Ministry of Health, counties including Migori, Kisumu and Nairobi are among the hardest hit by the infectious disease.
The deteriorating health situation has been exacerbated by escalating political tension in South Sudan, which has driven thousands of displaced people...
Health officials believe contaminated water and poor sanitation are key contributors to the crisis.
According to UNICEF, 40,000 cases of cholera were reported from late September to March 18, 2025 making it the worst outbreak the country has faced in...
The mysterious illness has left residents experiencing severe diarrhea with bloody stools, fever, and intense headaches, with symptoms persisting for...
The proposed law also aims to modernise firefighting techniques by encouraging the use of advanced equipment and technology.
Kenya, although less severely affected, has reported 300 cases and three deaths.
Scammers are reportedly targeting vulnerable clients by offering to supply them with the ongoing KCSE exam questions before the official exam time.
From April to August, the virus spread to 12 additional countries, with over 1,000 deaths recorded during this period.
Severe cases of polio can be fatal, particularly among individuals who develop respiratory complications.
A report by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe concluded Assange was a political prisoner and called for Britain to hold an inquiry i...
Four of the five Kenyans confirmed to have contracted Mpox so far are truck drivers, with the fifth being a trucker’s spouse.
The vaccine, known as MVA-BN, is administered in two doses, four weeks apart, to individuals over 18 years.
Kenya has reported its second case of mpox as the Ministry of Health intensified surveillance and border controls to contain the disease.
County Water Executive Mohamud Eda said the work will not only improve water access but also help reduce disease outbreaks in the area.
The introduction of a robot restaurant in Eastleigh marks a new chapter in the area's culinary and technological landscape.
This persistent health crisis has had a devastating impact on the nation, with UNICEF reporting that it has left 38 children paralysed.
Assange left Belmarsh prison in the UK on Monday before being bailed by the UK High Court and boarding a flight that afternoon.
WHO in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Human Services, aims to mitigate the health effects of recurrent climate shocks, food insecurity,...
The clarification was prompted by a letter from the County Commissioner's office indicating a possible outbreak.
The public health department noted the potential for diarrhoea outbreaks, largely attributed to the consumption of contaminated food and water.
This is crucial in preventing, limiting, and controlling cholera outbreaks, particularly in countries facing dire shortcomings in disease prevention a...
Nearly 4,400 cases and 54 deaths had been recorded in nearly half of all districts in Somalia since the beginning of the year.
