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15 Aug, 24

Humanity Before Sexuality: Rwanda’s Shining Example on LGBTIQ+ Community Rights

Humanity Before Sexuality: Rwanda’s Shining Example on LGBTIQ+ Community Rights By Francine Andrew Saro Whereas members of the LGBTIQ+ community in other East African countries are an endangered lot, in Rwanda, they are thrilled by efforts to guarantee and protect their fundamental human rights like all other citizens. The government of Rwanda, in partnership with […]
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13 Aug, 24

Easing care burden for children with disabilities in Kiambu

Easing care burden for children with disabilities in Kiambu By Fidelis Kabunyi About 20 years ago, the administrators of a nursery school in Kiambu County were surprised when a woman brought an autistic child and dumped him there. She insisted that the teachers remain with the child for the day so that she could do […]
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Paris to Host Global Forum on Investment in Africa’s Energy

Paris to Host Global Forum on Investment in Africa’s Energy By Isabella Njeri In a concerted effort to catalyze new sources of capital and broaden the pool of global investors in Africa’s energy sector, an exclusive Global Forum will take place in Paris, France, in 2025 under the theme “Pioneering Africa’s Energy Boom: Strategic Investment […]
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Hepatitis C Virus Self-Test Kit Gets Crucial WHO Prequalification

Hepatitis C Virus Self-Test Kit Gets Crucial WHO Prequalification By Joshua Isaac The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the first-ever self-test for the detection of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), marking a significant step towards expanding access to testing and diagnosis worldwide. The pre-qualification of this self-test is poised to accelerate global efforts towards eliminating […]
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Hope for Women as Efficacy, Safety Trials of Antimalarials Begins in Africa

Hope for Women as Efficacy, Safety Trials of Antimalarials Begins in Africa By Joyce Ojanji A global consortium of scientific and social research experts in malaria from Africa and Europe has started Phase III clinical trials to assess the efficacy and safety of antimalarials in women during the first trimester of pregnancy. The Safety of […]
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08 Jun, 24

Mombasa Non-profit Paves Way for Inclusive Maternal Healthcare for Key Population Women 

By Ruth Keah Lilian Lele, a 38-year-old mother of one residing in Likoni, Mombasa City, has triumphed over her heroin addiction, thanks to efforts by Reachout Center Trust.   Now in recovery, she dedicates her time as a peer educator at Reachout Centre in Mombasa.   Lele and her twin sister were raised by her grandmother after […]
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27 Mar, 24

Kenya: Citizen Scientists Leading Efforts in Maintaining River Njoro’s Cleanliness

Kenya: Citizen Scientists Leading Efforts in Maintaining River Njoro’s Cleanliness By Clifford Akumu At the crack of dawn, Antony Njoroge a resident of Chokerio, Nakuru County travels several kilometers to the Ngata area to assess River Njoro’s health, the bloodline of Lake Nakuru. Donning a dark green chest wader armed with a scooping net, sorting […]
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08 Nov, 23

Aga Khan University Hospital Donates Equipment to Boost UHC

Aga Khan University Hospital Donates Equipment to Boost UHC By Whitney Akinyi The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) has donated three mobile vaccination clinics, four medical fridges, and six transport freezers to support the implementation of the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) program in Kenya. The medical equipment was formally received by Racheal Ruto, the First Lady of […]
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06 Nov, 23

Astrazeneca to Equip Kenyan Hospitals with Prostate Cancer Diagnostic Machines

Astrazeneca to Equip Kenyan Hospitals with Prostate Cancer Diagnostic Machines By Sharon Atieno With more than 80% of prostate cancer patients in Kenya being diagnosed with advanced stages and aggressive tumours, Astrazeneca, a multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company, has launched an initiative to donate cutting-edge ultrasound biopsy machines to several hospitals across the country. The […]
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