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Mobile lessons ease access to health care

In most rural parts of Malawi, sick villagers have to walk several kilometres to the nearest hospital, in the process…

3 years ago

#COVID19 Vaccine Conversation with Dr. Githinji Gitahi

A webinar hosted by Dr. Githinji Gitahi to demystify the myths and misconceptions around COVID-19 Vaccine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdEiKdEXHJY

3 years ago

Africa: Vaccination rollout hindered by hesitancy, low supply

A new wave of COVID-19 infections across Africa and the inequitable distribution of vaccines have further highlighted the multifaceted inequalities…

3 years ago

Charles Okeahalam: What Africa must do to help speed up global vaccinations

Covid-19 has had a major effect on all of our lives. There is a sense of isolation and separateness that…

3 years ago

Kenyan health experts say climate change fuelling disease burden

NAIROBI, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- Kenya is witnessing a spike in both infectious and non-communicable diseases as the climate crisis…

3 years ago

Scientists correct misinformation about vaccines and the Delta variant

Through the pandemic, Covid-19 scepticsĀ have exploited misinformation and misrepresented official reports to undermine confidence in vaccines and restrictions. Their new…

3 years ago

KCIC, AMREF partner to address impact of climate change on health

The Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Amref Health Africa in Kenya (Amref) aimed…

3 years ago

Invest in Africa-led research to tackle health inequalities

Africa has been viewed as a goldmine for research; a stepping stone to propel external researchers to greatness, without benefiting…

3 years ago

Medics decry burden of mental health patients in Kenya

Medics have decried the mental health crisis, saying at least 3,096 patients are suffering from mental illnesses. In a survey…

3 years ago

Study shows it is safe for expectant women to receive COVID-19 vaccines

With the rising cases of coronavirus infections across the globe, scientists are now calling on pregnant women to go for…

3 years ago