Kenya closing immunisation gaps as global drive reaches millions of children
Kenya is among 12 countries that have benefited from a global push to reach unvaccinated children under five, as the world marks World Immunisation Week.
By Mercy Kahenda
2026-04-27 10:38:46
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2026-04-27 10:01:05
Around 60 nations are attending a world-first conference in Colombia to tackle an issue that has deadlocked the UN climate talks -- how to exit the fossil fuels that cause global warming.
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2026-04-27 09:23:03
How the malaria vaccine is quietly saving children in Kisumu.
By Rodgers Otiso
2026-04-27 08:00:00
Experts urge Kenya to expand HPV vaccination to boys as well as girls to curb transmission and accelerate the elimination of cervical cancer.
By Gardy Chacha
2026-04-27 06:00:00
A growing sanitation crisis in Nakuru is polluting Lake Nakuru, harming wildlife, exposing residents to disease, and straining public health systems.
By Daniel Chege And Caroline Chebet
2026-04-27 06:00:00
In Kilifi, community health promoters are working to overcome cultural resistance and improve child immunisation rates to prevent deadly diseases.
By Marion Kithi
2026-04-27 06:00:00
Your towel absorbs more than water after bathing, it collects dead skin cells, body oils, and bacteria from your skin.
By Ryan Kerubo
2026-04-27 06:00:00
In Kisumu, the malaria vaccine has reduced severe illness in children, but gaps in full-dose completion and continued prevention efforts remain critical.
By Rodgers Otiso
2026-04-27 06:00:00
Africa’s experience of climate change reflects vulnerability in nearly every dimension especially from it's heavy dependence on climate-sensitive sectors.
By Wafa Misrar
2026-04-27 06:00:00
The odour our bodies produce reveal a surprising amount about our health
By Noel Nabiswa
2026-04-27 00:00:00
SHA to hold tariff talks with contracted health providers on public officers medical scheme from April 28; no out-of-pocket charges, CEO Dr Mercy Mwangangi says.
By David Njaaga
2026-04-26 20:43:52
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula says concerns over quality healthcare are valid and require immediate action.
By Jackline Inyanji
2026-04-26 16:09:46
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