Govt defends decision not to buy locally manufactured hospital beds
The Government has defended its decision not to procure locally manufactured hospital beds from two young entrepreneurs in Githunguri, Kiambu County. This after the deal stalled after it emerged that…
Covid vaccine: WHO warns of ‘catastrophic moral failure’
The world faces a “catastrophic moral failure” because of unequal Covid vaccine policies, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said it was not…
Why healthy food and its local production should be part of the COVID-19 response
When a pandemic hits, questions that immediately arise include what impact there will be on public health, the economy and other aspects of society. Another set of questions involves response…
If You’re Pregnant, Here’s What You Need to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine
Pregnant people will need to decide whether they should get the shot and protect themselves against a potentially life-threatening disease, or hold off until more data is available. Pregnant people…
WHO warns of COVID-19 upsurge during Christmas festivities
The World Health Organization (WHO) has appealed to African countries to be on high alert due to a possible surge in COVID-19 during trhe Christmas festivities. WHO Regional Director for…
Busia dispatches health team to Kolanya High School as 52 students test positive
The Busia government has dispatched a team of medical officers to Salvation Army Kolanya Boys High School after 52 students tested positive for Covid-19. One hundred tests were done at…
Alarm as Covid-19 infections choke healthcare sector
A new wave of Covid-19 infections is seemingly sweeping through the country. Hospitals are full, with Intensive Care Units beds hard to come by and fatalities rising at an alarming…
172 countries and multiple candidate vaccines engaged in COVID-19 vaccine Global Access Facility
172 economies are now engaged in discussions to potentially participate in COVAX, a global initiative aimed at working with vaccine manufacturers to provide countries worldwide equitable access to safe and…
Implement health policy for sickle cell patients in Africa: Sickle cell foundation
Sickle Cell Disease is an inherited condition that affects the red blood cells in people’s bodies. Normally, red blood cells (RBCs) transport oxygen throughout the body, which is essential to…
Kenya to get Covid-19 vaccine from 2021
Kenya will receive the Covid-19 vaccine in small portions from 2021 until the country has enough to vaccinate the people at “the highest priority” when the vaccine is available, the…