Kenya

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…

5 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.…

5 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…

5 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

Health on the Move Bringing Essential Care to Remote Families in Kajiado

In the quiet village of Odekesi in Enkaroni, Kajiado County, a routine health outreach under the Saving Lives and Livelihoods (SLL) project…

7 months ago

MY DAY. MY RIGHTS: BUILDING A WORLD WHERE EVERY CHILD BELONGS

By: Nyamanya Susan, ECD Programme Officer, Fidelina Ndunge, ECD Lead, Amref Health Africa Background UNICEF’s State of the World’s Children 2024…

7 months ago

How Digital Dashboards Are Transforming Primary Health Care for thousands in Nakuru County

For years, health workers in Nakuru County relied on delayed reports and incomplete records to plan services for thousands of…

8 months ago