bird flu Stories

Bird flu virus shows mutations in first severe human case in US, CDC says
Reuters  |  Dec 27, 2024

The CDC said the patient's sample showed mutations in the hemagglutinin (HA) gene, the part of the virus that plays a key role in it attaching to host...

US suffers first severe human case of bird flu; California declares emergency
Reuters  |  Dec 19, 2024

California, the most populous state, declared an emergency over the H5N1 virus as it spread more widely in dairy herds and after it has infected dozen...

NEMA sets deadline for HCFC gas imports, phase-out to begin in 2026
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 18, 2024

Starting January 1, 2026, the importation of hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC) gases will be prohibited.

PPB recalls cancer drug Flurasted 500 (5-Fluorouracil) Injection, Batch No. HHP24017
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 05, 2024

All healthcare practitioners and dispensing pharmacies directed to immediately stop the use and sale of the batch.

Duale says Kenya to introduces colour-coded bags for waste segregation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 13, 2024

The new system also involves specialised material recovery facilities where waste will be sorted into wet and dry categories.

Turkana community engaged for consent on Calcite, Fluoride mining exploration
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 21, 2024

Calcite and fluoride minerals are used in building and construction and are key ingredients in cement production, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical...

WHO accelerates development of mRNA vaccines for bird flu
Charity Kilei  |  Jul 29, 2024

Avian influenza viruses pose a serious public health risk because they are commonly found in animals and have the potential to cause a future pandemic...

Health Institute warns of rising respiratory, flu cases as cold weather persists
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 21, 2024

The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecasted significant rainfall and cool weather conditions over several regions, including Nairobi, in the co...

Kenya Tourism Board collaborates with influencers to enhance tourism appeal
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 13, 2024

The partnership aims to leverage the influencers' widespread reach to draw more visitors and drive growth in the tourism sector.

Person with bird flu died in Mexico, WHO says
Reuters  |  Jun 08, 2024

Mexico's Health Ministry also said in a statement the source of infection had not been identified.

Kenya, Tanzania resolve long-standing poultry export dispute
Bashir Mohammed  |  May 01, 2024

The global outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in 2021 imposed a ban that severely impacted Kenya's poultry industry, hindering access to a...

Ruto named among Time Magazine's 100 most influential people of 2024
Amina Wako  |  Apr 17, 2024

President Ruto has already received recognition for his climate change efforts from Time Magazine last year, and the New African magazine named him on...

Ministry of Health attributes respiratory illnesses spike to influenza, rules out Covid-19
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 28, 2024

In many cases, the disease is mild, with symptoms such as chills, fever, and exhaustion; nevertheless, it can also spread through asymptomatic infecti...

Experts caution about COVID-19 manifesting as flu, urge vigilance
Charity Kilei  |  Mar 21, 2024

Surveillance data from the lake region indicates a rise in positive samples of SARS-CoV-2, identifying both the JN.1 variant of Omicron and the H1N1 i...

Eastleigh's sawdust toilets and how they work
Charity Kilei  |  Mar 14, 2024

Sawdust collected from toilets mixed with human waste can be utilized in various ways, primarily in the context of composting toilets.

Kenyan athletes Faith Kiyegon, Kelvin Kiptum shine among Top 100 Most Influential Africans
Sports Reporter  |  Jan 04, 2024

Notable Kenyans on the list of the most influential Africans include James Mwangi, CEO of Equity Bank (in the business category), celebrity chef Ali M...

Man City celebrate but Euro domination drains drama from Club World Cup
Agency  |  Dec 23, 2023

Critics believe that under its 38-year-old de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, there is an attempt to "sportswash" its human rights reco...

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