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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Beyond Zero commended for boosting delivery of health services in counties
First Lady Margaret Kenyatta’s Beyond Zero program has been commended for promoting partnerships that are helping boost delivery of health…
Mental health for pregnant women and new mothers: why extra care is needed
The experience of pregnancy and childbirth has been conventionally described as a happy and joyful period of time. On the…
Coronavirus: How will the world vaccinate seven billion?
Teams across the world are working to develop a vaccine that will be effective against Covid-19. Prime Minister Boris Johnson…