Amref Health Africa in Kenya

USD 59M Future4Binti project to protect girls of E.Africa launched

Amref Health Africa, in collaboration with stakeholder parties, launch 5-year Future4Binti programme. The Dutch government is investing €50 million (USD…

3 months ago

US health deal sparks debate in Africa

At least 24 African countries have signed controversial bilateral health agreements with the United States under Donald Trump’s new aid…

3 months ago

Youth Building Innovation through Health Enterprise in Kenya

“When I joined the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), I had very clear goals in mind: get good grades, get…

3 months ago

A Parasite Paradox: Why Western Kenya Has Nearly Eliminated Bilharzia but Still Can’t Shake Intestinal Worms.

In the schools of western Kenya, a five-year public health intervention has yielded a significant yet complex result. A powerful…

4 months ago

Lenacapavir Signals a New Era for Long-Acting HIV Prevention in Kenya and Across Africa

The introduction of long-acting HIV prevention marks a significant step in Africa’s response to the epidemic. With Lenacapavir now available…

4 months ago

From Survival to Thriving: How Nurturing Care Begins in Primary Health Care

Primary Health Care is often the first and most consistent point of contact between young children and the health system.…

4 months ago

The Netherlands invests €50M to Counter Harmful Practices in East Africa.

Nairobi, 16 February 2026 – The Dutch government is investing €50 million (USD 59 million) to protect girls in East Africa from Harmful practices, including female…

4 months ago

NO END TO FGM WITHOUT SUSTAINED COMMITMENT AND INVESTMENT

To commemorate the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation we joined the Narok County Gender Technical Working…

5 months ago

The Kenya-US health deal is pragmatic, but could have been done better

Kenya made a pragmatic choice in a crisis. However, that shouldn’t require sacrificing principles and the world should build systems…

7 months ago

Reliable Oxygen Turning Emergencies into Survival in Nairobi’s Informal Settlements

Imagine placing a newborn in distress on oxygen, only to realise the cylinder is empty. “We would place a baby on oxygen…

7 months ago