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In Kenya, childhood cancer accounts for 80 per cent of young lives, mostly due to late diagnosis and the crushing cost of treatment.
Two malaria vaccines were introduced in 2024, but MVDP research was working on making them more effective and long-lasting.
Out of the anticipated 1.55 million births, only 1.19 million were officially recorded, leaving many children without the legal recognition that secur...
The drought affected 7.9 million people—nearly half the population of the country—and brought the country to the brink of famine.
Health Executive Bahjaj said for the past two years, the county has built six new maternity wings in areas including Mpeketoni, Maisha Masha, Mkunumbi...
In the implementation of these international legal instruments, the “sovereignty of the Congolese State” and its corollary of “non-interference” are l...
The new tool is aimed at addressing the health risks posed by this genetic condition, which affects over 500 million people globally.
According to a charge sheet seen by Reuters, Besigye and his co-accused possessed intelligence about a plot to undermine national security but "consci...
Cancer ranks as the third leading cause of death in Kenya, representing a significant public health challenge that heavily impacts families, communiti...
Committee Chair Samuel Chepkonga criticised the regulations, describing them as flawed and in need of comprehensive review.
The revised fees come as part of a broader effort by the government to increase charges across various immigration and civil registration services.
Globally, accepted estimates have suggested between 65 million and 200 million people have long Covid.
Currently, there are only 143 registration offices in the country, a number that is far too limited given the growing population and the need for such...
The disease claimed an estimated 7,900 lives in Sudan in 2023, though the actual toll may be higher due to ongoing conflict between rival militaries.
The unit has been struggling with a lack of funds, which consequently affects its detectives' mobility during investigations.
Governor Dhadho Gaddae Godhana, speaking via phone while on official duties, reiterated that peace in the Tana River is non-negotiable.
Health Executive Kofa Jarha however notes that the situation is not as dire as the residents claim, noting that the administration has made tremendous...
The meeting with NGAO was also used to fine-tune communication around contentious issues surrounding the shift to Maisha cards including their set exp...
To seek justice for the victims, lawmakers have recommended extensive legal, policy, and administrative reforms in the energy sector to enhance the sa...
