Kenya Faces Vaccine Crisis as GAVI Payments Stall, KEWOPA Warns.
While celebrating Kenya’s progress in child immunization—now reaching 85% coverage—the Kenya Women Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA) has issued a stark warning about looming vaccine shortages. The group’s concern stems from Kenya’s failure to meet its $12.4 million co-financing obligation to GAVI for the current fiscal year. With the June 30 payment deadline just months away, health…
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KELIN Fights to Keep HIV and TB Treatment Available for All.
The Kenya Legal & Ethical Issues Network on HIV and AIDS (KELIN) and community health advocates are pushing for urgent action to ensure no Kenyan misses life-saving HIV and TB treatment. Their plan focuses on three key areas: steady medicine supply, more local funding, and better management of medical stocks. Thousands of Kenyans rely on…
Mulika Campaign Shines Light on Rape and Defilement in Nairobi Through Basketball.
In a bold move to combat the rising cases of rape and defilement, the Mulika Campaign was launched today at Umama Playgrounds in Kayole, Nairobi County. Combining a vibrant basketball tournament with urgent advocacy, the initiative seeks to expose systemic failures in addressing gender-based violence while empowering youth to demand accountability. Community leaders, coaches, and…
Health Officers Demand Urgent Funding Amid Disease Outbreaks.
Public Health Officers and Technicians sounded the alarm today during a high-stakes meeting, warning of a growing health crisis fueled by disease outbreaks and dwindling funding. The engagement, held this morning, focused on the urgent need to bolster preventive and promotive health services across the country. Recent outbreaks have painted a grim picture. In Wajir,…
50% of Campus Women Face Violence: Shocking Report Reveals Kenyan University Crisis.
A groundbreaking report on sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in Kenya’s universities has revealed alarming statistics and sparked urgent calls for action.The report examines the prevalence of GBV, reporting mechanisms, and response systems, while advocating for survivor-centered, trauma-informed policies to support affected students. Wangu Kanja, founder of the Wangu Kanja Foundation and convener of the…
ICIPE Hosts Pioneering One Health Workshop.
Scientists and stakeholders from different countries gathered at the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE) in Nairobi for a transformative gender training workshop. The workshop focused on integrating the One Health approach with gender equality in agri-food systems and attracted participants from Ethiopia, Rwanda, Kenya and beyond. Discussions centered on how gender integration…
Amref Health Africa Charts New Path in Health Financing.
Amref Health Africa has taken a bold step in shaping the future of health financing across Africa by leading discussions on the transition of the Strategic Africa Resource Center (SPARC) project. The high-level meeting, held today, focused on Amref’s ongoing role in optimizing health sector resources and improving service delivery on the continent. SPARC, funded…
Kenya Decriminalizes Suicide, Paving Way for Better Mental Health Care.
Dr. Boniface Chitayi (right), a leading psychiatrist, and Dr. Christine Njambi (left) from the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) during a media briefing at a Nairobi hotel on February 14, 2025. Kenya has taken a historic step in mental health reform by decriminalizing attempted suicide, a move that experts say will help reduce stigma and…
Experts Call for More Support in HIV Programs.
Health experts have raised alarm over declining support for key populations affected by HIV. Speaking today during a press briefing at a Nairobi hotel, they urged the government and global partners to step up interventions before progress is reversed. Dr. Victor Akelo, the Kenya Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance Site Director (CHAMPS) stressed the…
KEMRI Unveils Bold Plans to Revolutionize Healthcare.
Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) has launched a series of transformative initiatives aimed at advancing healthcare research and innovation. The announcements were made at the official opening of the 15th KEMRI Annual Scientific & Health (KASH) Conference, which began today at the Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi. Themed “Research, Technology and Innovation for a Sustainable…