Hygiene Lessons Become First Line of Defence in Water-Scarce Communities
Scarce CommunitiesHealth workers in Mariakani adapt handwashing practices to limited water access By Jones Kimanzi. MARIAKANI, Kenya, January 13, 2026 — In a region where clean water is scarce and preventable diseases remain a daily threat, a community hygiene initiative is offering a practical lifeline for families along Kenya’s coast. The programme, supported by Detrex…
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St. George’s University Urges Early Thyroid Checks as Silent Cases Rise in Africa
St. George’s University Urges Early Thyroid Checks as Silent Cases Rise in Africa By Peace Muthoka. Lagos, Nigeria / Nairobi, Kenya – 7th January 2026: Many people wake up tired every day, struggle with sudden weight changes, or feel emotionally drained without knowing why. For millions across Africa, these quiet struggles often trace back to…
KMPDU Applauds Duale Directive, Warns Hospitals Over Exploitation of Doctors
KMPDU Applauds Duale Directive, Warns Hospitals Over Exploitation of Doctors By Peace Muthoka. The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union has welcomed a new directive by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on the licensing and employment of foreign health workers, saying it could finally curb widespread exploitation in the healthcare sector. In a statement…
Ushiriki Wema Marks World Prematurity Day With Strong Push to Save Preterm Babies
Ushiriki Wema Patron Tessie Musalia (2nd right) , Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Guo Haiyan (2nd left) , Makueni First Lady Anita Mutula (right) and Okoa Malaika Brand Ambassador Njoki Mambo carrying babies who were born preterm during the handover six neonatal equipment donation to Makueni, Machakos, and Kitui counties Referral Hospitals during World Prematurity Day….
The Nairobi Hospital Engages HR Leaders to Champion Workforce Wellness and Performance.
The Nairobi Hospital Engages HR Leaders to Champion Workforce Wellness and Performance. Peace Muthoka. Nairobi, November 11, 2025 — The Nairobi Hospital has convened a strategic engagement session with Human Resource Directors from top-performing organizations to strengthen collaboration and advance workforce wellbeing. Held under the theme “Strategic Workforce Wellness as the Science Behind High-Performing Cultures,”…
Kenya’s Neural Labs Africa Shines Among Global Semifinalists in Taiwan’s “Go Healthy” Competition.
Kenya’s Neural Labs Africa Shines Among Global Semifinalists in Taiwan’s “Go Healthy” Competition. By Peace Muthoka. Kenya’s Neural Labs Africa has earned global recognition after being named among 21 semifinalists in the “2025 Go Healthy with Taiwan” campaign a competition that drew 638 proposals from 55 countries. The Nairobi-based company’s project, “NeuralSight: AI-Powered PACS and…
WHX Nairobi 2025 Opens with a Vision to Put Patients at the Heart of Innovation.
WHX Nairobi 2025 Opens with a Vision to Put Patients at the Heart of Innovation. By Peace Muthoka. Nairobi, October 22, 2025A spirit of hope and collaboration filled the Kenyatta International Convention Centre today as WHX Nairobi 2025, East Africa’s most influential healthcare event, officially began. The three-day gathering, held under the patronage of Kenya’s…
Kenya to Host Major One Health Conference to Tackle Emerging Health Threats
Kenya to Host Major One Health Conference to Tackle Emerging Health Threats. By Peace Muthoka. Nairobi, October 14, 2025 — Kenya is set to host the Kenya One Health Conference on November 6–7, bringing together global experts, researchers, policymakers, and students to raise awareness about the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. Speaking during…
KEMRI Unveils KSh 516 Million Push to Transform Women’s Health Research Across Africa.
KEMRI Unveils KSh 516 Million Push to Transform Women’s Health Research Across Africa. By Editorial Team. Nairobi, October 11, 2025 — Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) has launched a KSh 516 million (USD 4 million) programme that seeks to put African women and African science at the heart of health innovation. The three-year initiative, known…
‘No Child Left Invisible’: Action Foundation Launches Landmark Strategy to Empower Children with Disabilities.
Action Foundation Launches Landmark Strategy to Empower Children with Disabilities. By Peace Muthoka. Nairobi, October 9, 2025 — For decades, children with disabilities in Kenya have faced the highest barriers to care and education. Many have struggled to access health services, attend school, or enjoy the same play and learning opportunities as other children. But…