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15 Aug, 24

How Waiting Homes Are Saving Lives of Mothers, Unborn Babies

How Waiting Homes Are Saving Lives of Mothers, Unborn Babies By Agnes Kyotalengerire “The government is replicating the waiting homes model in bad terrain and mountainous areas , such as Kigezi, Rwenzori, and Elgon in eastern Uganda ,to help in reducing the number of deaths of mothers and their newborn babies .” It is 10:00am […]
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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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Kenya: How a Non-Profit Fights Antifungal Drug Resistance among Sex Workers in Kisumu County

Kenya: How a Non-Profit Fights Antifungal Drug Resistance among Sex Workers in Kisumu County By Philder Odanga Susan Otieno, a 35-year-old sex worker, smiles with assurance as a gynaecologist conducts a test to establish if she has any infections. It is easy to tell her confidence level from a distance as she undergoes a test […]
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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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11 Jul, 24

Kenya: CABI’s Biocontrol Agent Effective against Papaya Pest

Kenya: CABI’s Biocontrol Agent Effective against Papaya Pest By Gift Briton   A glimmer of hope shines bright for papaya farmers as the Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI)’s biocontrol strategy proves effective in combating the invasive papaya mealybug pest that has wreaked havoc on their crops over the past, jeopardizing livelihoods and food […]
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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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