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Mombasa, Kenya – April 9, 2025 An emergency operation to demolish a collapsed 10-storey building in Mombasa’s Majengo area is scheduled to begin tomorrow, with the exercise expected to last approximately eight hours. Authorities have urged residents within a 1.2-kilometre radius of the building to vacate their homes and avoid the vicinity during the operation […]
A midwife listens to an unborn baby’s heartbeat at a health center in Chiradzulu, Malawi. Thoko Recent reports from United Nations agencies highlight that reductions in international aid, particularly from major donors like the United States and the United Kingdom, are jeopardizing decades of progress in reducing maternal mortality rates. Between 2000 and 2023, global maternal […]
In April 2023, security services at Naivasha Sub-County Hospital were disrupted when two security companies clashed over control of the facility. Stega Security Company, whose contract was reportedly active until June 2023, was unexpectedly replaced by another firm from Baringo County. This abrupt change led to protests from approximately 40 Stega guards facing job losses. […]
The management of Naivasha Level IV Hospital has disposed of 27 decomposing bodies in a mass burial at a Longonot public cemetery. The discreet ceremony, held in the early hours on Tuesday and supervised by public health officers, comes amid claims by some politicians—led by former DP Rigathi Gachagua—that the bodies might include missing youths […]
A cholera outbreak in Kiambu County has left several residents hospitalized as health officials race to contain the situation. Reports indicate that multiple cases have been confirmed, raising concerns over public health and sanitation in the affected areas. Local authorities have attributed the outbreak to contaminated water sources and poor sanitation, with some residents reportedly […]
On March 20, 2025, Kenya celebrated World Oral Health Day by inaugurating a Community Oral Health Department at the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) in Mosoriot. This initiative underscores the nation’s commitment to enhancing oral healthcare services and addressing the growing need for dental professionals in underserved regions. The launch event was attended by Health […]
Kenya’s battle against tuberculosis (TB) is facing a significant setback due to a funding crisis precipitated by the suspension of USAID support. The Ministry of Health has reported a budget deficit of 31 billion shillings, jeopardizing essential TB programs across the country. The abrupt cessation of USAID funding has disrupted access to critical services […]
