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Tuberculosis Resurges as Top Infectious Disease Killer

Tuberculosis Resurges as Top Infectious Disease Killer By Joyce Ojanji In the highest tally ever recorded for tuberculosis (TB) cases, the World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that over eight million people worldwide were diagnosed with lung disease in 2023, highlighting the challenges in the global effort to eradicate the disease. According to the new Global […]

06 Nov, 24

Global Urban Forum Urges Local Solutions to Address Housing Crisis

Global Urban Forum Urges Local Solutions to Address Housing Crisis By Gift Briton The 12th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF-12) has kicked off in Egypt, drawing over 37,000 participants from around the globe. The event, which will run until November 8th, organized by the UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is the second to […]

05 Nov, 24

Mealworms Show Potential to Tackle Plastic Waste – Study

Mealworms Show Potential to Tackle Plastic Waste – Study By Sharon Atieno The larvae of a darkling beetle species that is indigenous in Africa, could be the solution to combating plastic waste on the continent and the rest of the world. This is according to research conducted by scientists from the International Centre of Insect […]

Can Duale be Another John Michuki for the Environment?

By Daniel Otunge On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, I keenly followed Jeff Koinange’s wide-ranging conversations with Environment Cabinet Secretary (CS) Hon. Aden Bare Duale on the JK Live Show. During the show, CS Duale said many things that got me thinking seriously about environmental management in Kenya. For example, he promised to clean up the […]

28 Oct, 24

Global Rise in Women Dying, Sexually Violated in Armed Conflict

Global Rise in Women Dying, Sexually Violated in Armed Conflict By Sharon Atieno Women continue to bear the brunt of war despite a commitment by the global community to uphold their rights in such situations, a United Nations (UN) report reveals. Of the 33, 443 civilian deaths in armed conflicts recorded by the organization in […]

22 Oct, 24

Innovative Ubuntu-Afya Kiosks Transforming Primary Health Care in Kenya

Innovative Ubuntu-Afya Kiosks Transforming Primary Health Care in Kenya By Gift Briton The morning sunlight casts a golden glow over the rocky landscape of Lake Victoria’s Mfangano Island in Homabay County as Siprine Wanjoro walks purposefully towards a community medical centre with her six-week-old baby cradled in her arms like a delicate treasure. As she […]

18 Oct, 24

Build media capacity to improve SRHR outcomes in Africa

By Daniel Otunge Poor sexual and reproductive health is a persistent and significant problem in low and middle-income countries. The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) says illnesses and deaths from poor reproductive health account for one-fifth of the global burden of disease. In Africa, only 20% of married women use modern contraception. The continent has […]

World Animal Protection Calls for Humane, Sustainable Food Systems

World Animal Protection Calls for Humane, Sustainable Food Systems There is need for sustainable practices that will ensure food security and justice through the protection of animals and restoration of ecosystems as the increasing global population drives demand for food. The world Animal Protection appealed ahead of the World Food Day 2024 celebrated on 16th […]

14 Oct, 24

Kenya: New Road Safety Initiative to Protect School Children Unveiled

Kenya: New Road Safety Initiative to Protect School Children Unveiled By Samwel Doe Ouma A road safety initiative aimed at improving pedestrian infrastructure and ensuring safe and healthy journeys for school going children has been launched in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital. The initiative, Safe and healthy journeys to school, funded by the FIA Foundation in partnership […]

14 Oct, 24

Low Awareness, Economic Burden Hindering Palliative Care Uptake in Kenya

Low Awareness, Economic Burden Hindering Palliative Care Uptake in Kenya By Samwel Doe Ouma Despite the growing need for palliative care in Kenya, utilization of these services remains low due to poor public awareness, financial barriers, and inefficiencies in healthcare referral systems. Stakeholders are calling for urgent reforms which include financial protection mechanisms, enhanced public […]