endemic diseases Stories

Ending the neglect: Kenya's fight against tropical diseases
Charity Kilei  |  Jan 31, 2025

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

Explainer: Why children are more susceptible to endemic diseases like Mpox
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 24, 2024

The outbreak's influence goes beyond the acute health problem. Children and adolescents are more likely to encounter stigma, discrimination, and inter...

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