Public Health Stories
The Africa CDC announced that as of mid-May 2025, a total of 115,513 cholera cases and 2,424 deaths have been reported across the continent.
Across the six countries surveyed, an average of 40 per cent of teachers reported a reduction in income, while 34 per cent said the increased workload...
In addition to identifying stockpiles of expired drugs, the inquiry aims to uncover whether county employees or private medical providers may be invol...
The KNPHI, established through a legal notice, provides Kenya with a centralised platform to coordinate health intelligence, risk detection, and natio...
Cheruiyot also wants the President compelled to appoint a commission of inquiry to investigate the cancer crisis in Kenya and to comprehensively addre...
During a recent Senate Health Committee mission to Mandera, Wajir and Marsabit counties, the delegation, led by Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago, u...
The manual offers clear and practical guidance for vendors on how to handle raw and cooked food safely.
The program is designed to provide participants with practical tools and strategies to improve preparedness, response, and recovery during outbreaks.
Health officials said in February that the condition was suspected to be either malaria or food poisoning.
The directive, approved by the Cabinet on Tuesday, will require property owners to cover the costs of removal and disposal.
Screenings have been intensified at major border crossings, including Busia, Malaba, and Suam, as well as at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
It has been established that some locals have secretly been abusing the animals, turning them into garbage eaters or “collectors”.
To tackle the crisis, the Ministry of Health has launched a nationwide vaccination campaign targeting 14-year-old schoolgirls.
To further strengthen its response, the government will roll out vaccination programmes in high-risk areas and enhance contact tracing efforts.
The project targets to certify 75 villages in Turkana South, including Aroro Sub-County, and 134 villages including Lokichoggio in Turkana West.
Linda Mama programme has been instrumental in reducing maternal and infant mortality by providing free delivery services.
Efforts to educate the public on mpox prevention and control are ongoing, focusing on community engagement.
The PS warned against consuming meat that has not been inspected by certified officers or sourced from dead animals.
The National Assembly’s Health Committee rejected an attempt by Muthoni to withdraw a document on the procurement due to insufficient answers.
The Association of Public Health Officers of Kenya (APHOK) alleged being coerced into unethical behaviour, specifically targeting restaurant owners wi...
The ceremony was a testament to Mombasa County's dedication to excellence in healthcare delivery.
Kenya Ministry of Health launched the National strategic plan for TB, Leprosy and Lung health in Nairobi, setting its sights on combating Tuberculosis...
