multidrug-resistant tuberculosis,tuberculosis Stories
Kenya is among the 30 high-burden TB countries worldwide, highlighting the severity of the disease in the region.
The new regimens included combinations of newer drugs such as bedaquiline and delamanid, along with repurposed drugs like clofazimine and linezolid.
Nine regional depots across the country, including Nairobi, have already received the BCG vaccines from the central vaccine store in Kitengela.
The BCG vaccine, one of the oldest immunisations still in use globally, is a cornerstone of childhood vaccination programmes.
The move comes as concerns grow over the declining availability of donor funding for interventions related to HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria.
This initiative aligns with the Immunisation Agenda 2030, which aims to ensure that communities worldwide benefit from vaccines that protect against s...
When it comes to TB infections the WHO African and European regions have made the most progress: a reduction of 24% in Africa and 27% in Europe.
Despite this progress, the figures remain alarming. The report reveals that TB claimed the lives of 8,000 HIV-positive Kenyans and 15,000 HIV-negative...
Turkana remains a malnutrition hotspot, largely due to persistent drought, which exacerbates food insecurity.
The only vaccine against tuberculosis, the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine, is more than 100 years old and is primarily effective for infants a...
The grants which will be implemented over three years, are aimed at strengthening interventions against HIV, tuberculosis (TB), and malaria, as well a...
Ethiopia's Health Minister, Mekdes Daba, emphasised the crucial role of community-based and innovative strategies in combating tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS,...
Joy Lipesa, a nurse in charge of TB Manyatta in Lodwar County Referral Hospital, stated that the new BPal/M regimen involves fewer drugs, which will b...
