tuberculosis Stories
According to the LIGHT Consortium, TB remains a significant public health challenge in Kenya, disproportionately affecting men. The consortium reports...
To mark TB Awareness Week, the facility is conducting free TB testing, aiming to reach those who might otherwise go undiagnosed.
By transforming health pathways and addressing gender disparities, Kenya can strengthen its TB response and improve health outcomes for all.
WHO’s Global TB Report 2024 shows that TB deaths in Africa have dropped by 42 per cent between 2015 and 2023, while cases have declined by 24 per cent...
From luxury fine dining experiences to cosy cafes tucked away in the city's corners, the food scene has never been more vibrant.
Currently, the only approved TB vaccine is the BCG, which provides some protection to children but is not effective in preventing TB in adolescents an...
Fighting with the M23 has continued outside the town, in the southern part of the wider Lubero territory, for the past 72 hours, Congolese army spokes...
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.
According to The Lancet, more than 300 million people worldwide use smokeless tobacco products.
The report estimated that Uber's flexibility was worth Sh1.6 billion to drivers and delivery partners in 2023.
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.
In a statement on Monday, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg condemned the attack as a senseless act of hate.
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...
NTSA has already requested ride-hailing companies to begin sharing lists of drivers they have blocked, providing specific reasons for the actions take...
On Monday, the taxi-hailing firm announced that it had decided to increase fare charges across all its models.
