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German MPs witness how community-led action is transforming health care in Kenya.

When Veronica Kioko, a Community Health Promoter (CHP) in Machakos County, visited a grieving family in her village, she never imagined…

8 months ago

Transforming Hunger into Health by Harnessing Indigenous Knowledge to Build Climate-Resilient Mothers and Communities in Kenya’s ASALs

According to media reports, in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands (ASAL), approximately 27% of the population, or around 4.4 million…

8 months ago

Kenya Leads Africa’s Push for Climate–Resilient Health Systems From Science to Action

Nairobi, Kenya - The Pan-African Conference on Environment, Climate Change, and Health commenced in Nairobi, bringing together leaders, researchers, and policymakers…

8 months ago

Tackling Child Malnutrition in Kwale County with Local Solutions

“When they told me my son was underweight, I felt like a failure,” recalls 28-year-old Iman Salim. “I had been…

8 months ago

Strengthening Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (EmONC) In Baringo County

No woman should have to risk her life to give birth. Yet for many mothers in Kenya’s remote regions, that…

8 months ago

Harnessing Generative AI to Transform Community Health: Lessons from Machakos County

We are committed to seeing eCHIS become an end-to-end referral system that truly connects our communities with quality care,” affirmed Mrs Anne…

8 months ago

High youth death rates are an ‘emerging crisis’, global health study warns

Alcohol, suicide and injuries driving rises among teenagers and young adults despite overall rates falling, authors say The world faces…

8 months ago

Financing mental health means saving minds and shaping a healthier future

By Dr Catherine Kanari and Dr Meshack Ndirangu Wanjuki At a health centre in Kiambu, a young mother named Amina…

8 months ago

Implementation of First Masterclass for Climate and Health Negotiators’ Curriculum Heralds New Chapter for Africa

The first masterclass heralds the critical implementation phase of the first of its kind curriculum for Africa’s climate negotiators, centering…

9 months ago

Building Pandemic-Resilient Health Systems through Life-Course Immunisation

As Tanzania advances toward universal health coverage and stronger pandemic preparedness, a new vision is taking shape: building resilience through life-course…

9 months ago