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Ebola Vaccine Effective in Reducing Disease Development

Ebola Vaccine Effective in Reducing Disease Development By Gift Briton A recent study on the Ebola vaccine (rVSVΔG-ZEBOV-GP) has shown an 84% reduction in the risk of developing Ebola disease among vaccinated individuals. The study, which analyzed data from over 300,000 individuals vaccinated during the 2018-2020 Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), […]
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26 Aug, 24

Kenyan Researchers Feted at Inaugural National Research Festival

Kenyan Researchers Feted at Inaugural National Research Festival By Sharon Atieno As the first Kenyan National Research Festival came to a close, several researchers were awarded for their stellar performance in their various fields of research. The National Outstanding Researchers Awards (NORA), a first of its kind, sought to celebrate achievements of Kenyan researchers, spur […]
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26 Aug, 24

Aga Khan Hospital Introduces Innovative Vaginal Surgery Technique in Africa

Aga Khan Hospital Introduces Innovative Vaginal Surgery Technique in Africa By Gift Briton The Aga Khan University Hospital has become the first health facility in Africa to perform the vNotes procedure. Also known as vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery, vNotes is an advanced minimally invasive gynecological technique that allows for the treatment of various […]
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Youths’ Engagement in Research Crucial for Development

Youths’ Engagement in Research Crucial for Development By Joyce Ojanji Kenyan youths have been urged to engage in research that fuels progress and drives innovation in the country. This was said during the official opening of the Kenya National Research Festival co-hosted by Young Scientists Kenya (YSK) and the National Research Fund. Felix Koskei, Chief […]
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22 Aug, 24

Africans Urged to Move from Research to Production

Africans Urged to Move from Research to Production By Sharon Atieno Despite technological and research advancements in the continent, Africans still rely heavily on imported goods with its manufacturing sector lagging behind others. Reports indicate that the continent’s share of global manufacturing has declined from 3% in the 1970s to less than 2% with production […]
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22 Aug, 24

Kenya Launches Africa’s First ISO-Certified Personal Protective Clothing

Kenya Launches Africa’s First ISO-Certified Personal Protective Clothing By Sharon Atieno To address operator safety issues when carrying out agricultural activities such as spraying of pesticides on crops, Kenya has launched the first ISO-Certified personal protective clothing in Africa. The new protective clothing, certified under KS ISO 27065 C1, is a result of a collaboration […]
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Kenya to Host Inaugural National Research Festival

Kenya to Host Inaugural National Research Festival By Joyce Ojanji The National Research Fund (NRF) of Kenya, in partnership with Young Scientists Kenya (YSK), is set to host the first-ever Kenya National Research Festival. Scheduled to take place from August 19th to 23rd, 2024, the event will be hosted under the theme “Research Partnerships and […]
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19 Aug, 24

Medical Personnel Combating Diabetes Through  Food  Cooking  Camps

Medical Personnel Combating Diabetes Through  Food  Cooking  Camps By Jacky Achan Having noticed diabetes increasing rapidly and witnessing poor nutrition among people with diabetes, the diabetes association- UDA, introduced a food camp in 2022 to educate them and the public about healthy food options, cooking techniques, and meal scheduling. In 2005, Mary Nantongo Jjingo, a […]
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15 Aug, 24

How Riders Are Positively Changing Health-Seeking Behavior in Central Kenya

How Riders Are Positively Changing Health-Seeking Behavior in Central Kenya By Joyce Ojanji On the bumpy, dusty, and rutted roads of Ruiru Town, Kiambu County, in Central Kenya, motorcycle taxis, or Boda Bodas in local parlance, crisscross the busy town while honking at pedestrians with all manner of sounds. I am in town this Tuesday […]
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