Quiet birthdays, loud purpose: Inside the lives of Mnen who treat their birthday like any other day

6 months ago

While social media timelines overflow with balloons, cakes and countdowns, a quieter group of men lets their birthdays pass almost…

Anaemia in pregnancy: Kenyan experts renew call for urgent action

6 months ago

Anaemia in pregnancy remains a pressing maternal health challenge in Kenya mirroring broader trends across Africa as health officials and…

Mpox stigma hampers recovery as Africa records surge, raising Kenya’s preparedness concerns

6 months ago

Sierra Leone’s battle with Mpox has highlighted the growing challenge of stigma faced by survivors, a concern that health experts…

Post-abortive mothers face mental and physical health risks, experts warn

6 months ago

Health experts and advocacy groups are raising concerns over the mental and physical consequences faced by women following induced abortions,…

U.S.-Funded hepatitis B vaccine trial in Guinea-Bissau sparks ethical backlash

6 months ago

A planned U.S.-funded hepatitis B vaccine trial in Guinea-Bissau has drawn sharp criticism from global health experts, raising concerns over…

Duale cracks down on doctors over SHA claims

6 months ago

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has announced a tough crackdown on doctors filing claims with the Social Health Authority (SHA)…

A win for women: Nairobi County approves menstrual off days

6 months ago

Nairobi City County Government has approved a policy granting two menstrual off days per month for its women employees, integrating…

EACHRights launches 2026–2030 Strategic Plan to advance health and social rights

6 months ago

The East African Centre for Human Rights (EACHRights) has launched its 2026–2030 Strategic Plan, outlining a five-year roadmap aimed at strengthening…

Homa Bay County confirms five Mpox cases, activates isolation and quarantine measures

6 months ago

Homa Bay County has confirmed five cases of Mpox, prompting the Department of Health to issue a public health alert…

Kenya’s rising HIV infections threaten the nation’s Vision 2030 AIDS goal

6 months ago

By Ivan Lucy Kenya’s dream of ending AIDS by 2030 is drifting further from reach as the country records a…