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Vaccines: Why these young Africans are hesitant about them and what might change their minds
The Conversation  |  May 24, 2025

Many believed that the Covid vaccine was developed too quickly without sufficient testing and a lack of accessible information.

Kenya to receive BCG, polio vaccines next month - Health CS Duale
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 15, 2025

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...

Kenya invests Sh2.06 billion in vaccine storage to safeguard child health
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 14, 2025

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...

African Union aims for 60 per cent local vaccine production by 2040
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 14, 2025

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...

Fear, misinformation plague parents despite child vaccines shortage resolution
Charity Kilei  |  Apr 28, 2025

Health workers across Nairobi continue to urge parents not to delay childhood immunisations, emphasising that routine vaccines are now available in pu...

Kenya intensifies malaria fight as new data shows challenges posed by climatic patterns
Amina Wako  |  Apr 27, 2025

Six counties, Busia, Kakamega, Kisumu, Migori, Siaya, and Vihiga, remain the highest burdened, recording an alarming 748 cases per 1,000 population.

Explainer: Why your child needs that polio vaccine
Charity Kilei  |  Apr 27, 2025

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...

Malaria scorecard: Battles have been won and advances made, but the war isn’t over
The Conversation  |  Apr 26, 2025

The World Health Organisation estimates that approximately 2.2 billion cases have been prevented between 2000 and 2023.

Explainer: What you need to know about World Malaria Day 2025
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 25, 2025

This year’s theme, “Malaria Ends With Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite,” speaks directly to the need for renewed energy and commitment from all secto...

Slum life breeds silent cholera risks amid poor sanitation
Charity Kilei  |  Apr 22, 2025

Outbreaks typically escalate in overcrowded areas with broken sewer systems and limited access to clean water, creating the perfect environment for ch...

Cholera outbreak claims six lives, 97 cases confirmed in three counties
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 08, 2025

According to the Ministry of Health, counties including Migori, Kisumu and Nairobi are among the hardest hit by the infectious disease.

Kenya risks vaccine stock-outs unless state secures Sh1.6 billion, warn women MPs
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 04, 2025

Kenya is facing a dire vaccine shortage, with stock levels expected to be depleted by June 2025, placing millions of children at risk of preventable d...

Ethiopia launches mass cholera vaccination in Gambella amid rising death toll
Addis Standard  |  Apr 01, 2025

The deteriorating health situation has been exacerbated by escalating political tension in South Sudan, which has driven thousands of displaced people...

Three people die following cholera outbreak in Kisumu
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 27, 2025

Health officials believe contaminated water and poor sanitation are key contributors to the crisis.

Kenya faces Sh8.3 billion loss over undelivered Covid-19 vaccines
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 18, 2025

A new audit report by Auditor General Nancy Gathungu has revealed that the government made payments for doses that were not shipped.

Kenya launches second phase of mass polio vaccination to curb outbreak
Charity Kilei  |  Feb 21, 2025

The move follows the detection of a polio case near the Kenya-Ethiopia border in October 2024, prompting urgent measures to prevent further spread.

State's plan to vaccinate 22 million cattle, 50 million goats begins next week
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 22, 2025

The mass vaccination campaign, announced by President William Ruto in November 2024, aims to prevent further damage to Kenya's livestock sector.

New malaria diagnostic tool approved by WHO to reduce risks
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 17, 2025

The new tool is aimed at addressing the health risks posed by this genetic condition, which affects over 500 million people globally.

Study finds Kenyans losing immunity against new, highly mutated Covid-19 variants.
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 04, 2025

As the virus continues to evolve, the study warns that many Kenyans remain vulnerable to severe outcomes from new variants.

Revealed: No funds allocated yet for Ruto's planned livestock vaccination drive
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 22, 2024

According to the Treasury report, the failure to allocate funds could result in accusations of disregarding the presidential directive.

KEMRI partners with US firm Tonix Pharmaceuticals to develop mpox vaccine
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 14, 2024

The trial, set to take place in Kenya, will focus on assessing the vaccine's safety, tolerability, and immunogenicity.

Many long Covid patients adjust to slim recovery odds as world moves on
Reuters  |  Nov 14, 2024

Globally, accepted estimates have suggested between 65 million and 200 million people have long Covid.

WHO pushes for new malaria, TB and HIV vaccines to benefit Kenya
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 10, 2024

This initiative aligns with the Immunisation Agenda 2030, which aims to ensure that communities worldwide benefit from vaccines that protect against s...

Sudan launches first malaria vaccine in landmark child health initiative
UN News  |  Nov 06, 2024

The disease claimed an estimated 7,900 lives in Sudan in 2023, though the actual toll may be higher due to ongoing conflict between rival militaries.

Senate launches probe into polio vaccine after reports of adverse reactions
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 04, 2024

The Senate Health Committee plans to summon Ministry of Health officials to provide clarity on the vaccine’s safety profile and address growing public...

Health official says mpox vaccine rollout in Congo slower than expected
Reuters  |  Oct 19, 2024

Congo's mpox vaccination campaign is a key step in efforts to contain the outbreak at its epicentre

Vaccines could reduce antibotic use by 2.5 billion doses daily - WHO
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 15, 2024

The figure represents a 22 per cent decrease and supports ongoing efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

WHO approves Bavarian Nordic's mpox vaccine for adolescents
Reuters  |  Oct 14, 2024

The WHO declared mpox a global public health emergency for the second time in two years in August after a new type of the virus spread from the Democr...

Countries donate mpox vaccines to combat outbreak in Africa
Reuters  |  Oct 10, 2024

Gavi, an international public-private alliance which co-funds vaccine purchases for low-income countries, said on Sept. 18 it would buy 500,000 doses...

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