Kenya

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

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

Long droughts push girls to FGM, early marriages

The scorching sun on the plains of Kajiado Central is unforgiving to teenage girls who trek for several kilometres across…

3 years ago

Dangerous Price of COVID Rules for Women, Children in Africa

Sean Callaghan recalls the moment in late February 2020, sitting around a table with fellow researchers on a work trip…

3 years ago

Why youth are avoiding Covid-19 jab

By MERCY KAHENDA  More than half of youth in Kenya are waiting to see how the Covid-19 vaccine affects those…

3 years ago

Why youth are avoiding Covid-19 vaccine

More than half of youth in Kenya are waiting to see how the Covid-19 vaccine affects those who have already received it…

3 years ago

African health experts urge vaccine research to boost COVID-19 response

NAIROBI, July 19 (Xinhua) -- Greater investment in home-grown research and development of a safe and efficacious vaccine is crucial…

3 years ago

COVID-19 Mitigation Efforts Impede Access To Reproductive Health Services

Study conducted in Kenya, Uganda, Zambia highlights challenges faced by women seeking family planning, antenatal, postnatal and immunization services, as…

3 years ago

East African Regional External Quality Assessment Scheme Achieves International Accreditation

EA-REQAS becomes the fifth proficiency testing provider in the Eastern African region to receive international accreditation by the Kenya Accreditation…

3 years ago