Between 2010 and 2019, measles vaccination rates declined in 100 of the 204 countries studied. Notably, 21 out of 36 high-income countries experienced...
The pledge was announced during the annual Rotary International Convention in Calgary, Canada, and will support the Global Polio Eradication Initiativ...
Health researchers warn that risks have increased due to climate change, rapid urbanisation, and global travel, all of which accelerate the spread of...
The funds, allocated in the 2025/26 financial year by the National Treasury, are expected to stabilise vaccine availability and support an expansive i...
MSF has raised an alarm that, while medical response efforts are ongoing, the onset of the rainy season poses a grave threat. The resulting floods are...
The consignment follows Oluga’s earlier statement on June 6 that vaccine stock levels were dropping and that 12 out of the 47 counties had completely...
The investigation comes amid rising concern from both health professionals and legislators over the unavailability of the two critical vaccines, which...
Common symptoms include sudden high fever, severe joint and muscle pain, rash, and headaches. In rare cases, it can cause bleeding. The illness typica...
The outbreak has worsened as many Sudanese who fled the ongoing civil war have returned to their homes in Khartoum, only to find damaged houses and co...
The Ministry has announced that 3.2 million doses of the polio vaccine are currently being cleared at the port, with nationwide distribution set for J...
Anin Ngot Ngot Mou, undersecretary in the Ministry of Health, described the rollout as a game changer in the fight against two of the country's leadin...
Duale said the shortage, which has left thousands of children unprotected, was triggered by the Treasury’s failure to release Sh930 million in co-fina...
Duale said the rollout represents more than just the distribution of hardware—it is a reflection of Kenya’s commitment to health equity, disease preve...
As it stands, Africa manufactures just one per cent of the vaccines it requires, a shortfall that limits the continent's ability to respond swiftly to...
These doses will primarily target the worst-affected areas, particularly focusing on at-risk populations affected by regional displacements due to sec...
The reality of young people seeking better opportunities is a challenge many countries are facing, with individuals of different nationalities coming...
Health workers across Nairobi continue to urge parents not to delay childhood immunisations, emphasising that routine vaccines are now available in pu...
The WHO emphasises the importance of providing the polio vaccine to all children under five years old, starting at birth. The vaccine is typically adm...
This year’s theme, “Malaria Ends With Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite,” speaks directly to the need for renewed energy and commitment from all secto...
Outbreaks typically escalate in overcrowded areas with broken sewer systems and limited access to clean water, creating the perfect environment for ch...
Health officials have prioritised high-risk groups for vaccination, including healthcare workers, close contacts of confirmed cases, long-distance tru...
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