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Boda-boda Ambulances Saving Lives of Expectant Mothers in Mwanguda, Kwale County

With deep regret and a sombre tone in his voice, Mohammed Ali recalls how losing his sister-in-law opened his eyes…

2 years ago

Unanswered Questions about COVID-19 Vaccine in South Sudan with Paul Ocieng

It is three years since the first case of COVID-19 was first discovered in South Sudan and two years since…

2 years ago

Strengthening Primary Healthcare Systems in Mombasa, Kilifi and Kwale Counties to Address the Impacts of COVID-19 and Beyond

The COVID-19 pandemic strained health systems in Kenya, exacerbating existing weaknesses and laying bare systemic deficiencies. Hospitals and clinics in…

2 years ago

United Nations Secretary-General Appoints Dr Githinji Gitahi among Other Global Leaders to Spearhead Fight against Malnutrition

Nairobi, 2 June 2023: Dr Githinji Gitahi, Group CEO - Amref Health Africa has been appointed as a member of…

2 years ago

Kemri deploys a team to Marsabit to collect samples after the deaths of nine people

The Kenya Medical Research Institute (Kemri) has dispatched a team of experts to Marsabit to collect samples for tests, following…

2 years ago

Political will needed to end human resources for health challenges

Human resources are an essential component of the health system, especially in the provision of basic healthcare services. The attainment…

2 years ago

US Ambassador to Tanzania Visits Zanzibar Public Health Emergency Operations Center

The newly appointed US Ambassador to Tanzania, Dr. Michael Anthony Battle, visited the Zanzibar Public Health Emergency Operations Center (ZPHEOC)…

2 years ago

Funding disbursed to boost vaccine access in humanitarian and fragile settings

Over US$ 30 million is being released through the Zero-Dose Immunization Programme (ZIP) to two international consortia, led by International…

2 years ago

Gavi outlines plans to build a sustainable supply of malaria vaccines

Following successful pilots, 2023 will see countries start to prepare for the rollout of the world’s first malaria mass vaccinations;…

2 years ago

Dr Githinji Gitahi to Moderate a Multi-Stakeholder Panel on UHC ahead of the UN General Assembly

“I am humbled to be invited by the UN General Assembly President, Csaba KŐRÖSI to moderate a multi-stakeholder panel on…

2 years ago