GBS causes severe infections in newborns, including sepsis, pneumonia, and meningitis, and is increasingly recognised as a threat to adults, particularly pregnant women, older persons, and individuals with weakened immune systems.
By Juliet Akoth As Kenya prepares to mark World Diabetes Day 2025, the Ministry of Health (MoH), in collaboration with the non-profit Doctors for Healthy Living (D4HL) and The National Treasury, has taken a significant step in the fight against…
The Chief Executive Officer of Merck Foundation, Senator Rasha Kelej, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to transforming patient-care landscapes across Africa and Asia. Speaking during the 12th Edition of the Africa Asia Merck Foundation Luminary held for the first time…
By Melisa Mong’ina As Kenya grapples with a growing burden of cardiovascular diseases, the International Institute for Legislative Affairs (IILA) has renewed its call for accelerated regulation of industrially produced trans fatty acids (iTFAs). The appeal came just days after…
By Melisa Mong’inaKenyanNurse has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Kenya Progressive Nurses Association (KPNA) to strengthen professional development, expand training opportunities, and create global career pathways for Kenyan nurses. Kenya trains more than 10,000 nurses annually through…
By Melisa Mong’ina Unhealthy diets are fueling the rise in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, hypertension, cancer, and heart disease, accounting for more than 50% hospital admissions and over 55% deaths in Kenya annually. In a landmark step for…
By Victoria Musimbi. In a country where many still avoid conversations about sexual and reproductive health, one organization has spent four decades filling the silence. Marie Stopes International (MSI) Reproductive Choices Kenya is marking its 40th anniversary under the theme…
Kenya is currently grappling with a significant shortage of healthcare workers, particularly in rural and remote areas, where the lack of trained doctors, nurses, and specialists remains a critical challenge. This shortage continues to undermine the country’s efforts to achieve…
At 5:00 a.m., when the first roosters crow in Vihiga County, Sarah Nangami (name changed) is up and about, attending to her wifely and motherly duties. By 6:30 a.m., she’s walking the dusty path of Idabwongo Village to the local…
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria has committed $9.5 million to assist the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in combating the world’s largest mpox epidemic. The funds will target six provinces with the highest transmission rates:…