Africa to Host Global Health Leaders in Nairobi Summit
Africa to Host Global Health Leaders in Nairobi Summit By Peace Muthoka Nairobi, Kenya, February 13, 2026 — Africa is set to take center stage in the global health conversation as Nairobi prepares to host the World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2026 from April 27 to 29 at the United Nations Office at Nairobi. The…
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Kenya Pushes Vaccine Independence as Experts Warn of Rising Child Deaths
Kenya Pushes Vaccine Independence as Experts Warn of Rising Child Deaths By Peace Muthoka Nairobi, February 11, 2026 – On Day Two of the KEMRI Annual Scientific and Health Research Conference (KASH), government leaders, scientists and international researchers gathered with a shared message: Kenya must fast-track vaccine manufacturing, tackle antimicrobial resistance and strengthen disease prevention…
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…
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…