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Ebola's silent Victims: Why children are dying in large numbers

Behind the rapidly rising Ebola case count lies another grim statistic: hundreds of children are dying.
By Eunice Omollo 2026-08-07 10:51:56
Moderna said Wednesday the US Food and Drug Administration had approved its new influenza vaccine, nearly six months after the regulator briefly rejected an application for review.
By AFP 2026-08-06 09:33:45
The nationwide nurses’ strike entered a fresh standoff on Wednesday after nurses maintained their industrial action despite a court order directing them to return to work.
By Stecy Atieno 2026-08-05 22:46:30
The head of the WHO has arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo for a meeting with President Felix Tshisekedi, as the Ebola epidemic intensifies, the UN agency said on Wednesday.
By AFP 2026-08-05 18:35:27
Nurses in Tharaka Nithi County have resolved to resume work on Thursday morning in compliance with a court order.
By Phares Mutembei 2026-08-05 17:56:09
Nurses across the 47 counties have been ordered to report back to work immediately or face legal action from the counties.
By Joackim Bwana 2026-08-05 17:06:26
As food poisoning conitue to recure in schools, health experts warn that schools are increasingly investing in treatment while neglecting prevention.
By Eunice Omollo 2026-08-05 12:40:00
MoH has defended the controversial service fee charged on claims processed through the National Digital Health System, insisting the levy is lawful
By Eunice Omollo 2026-08-05 06:00:00
Kenya is reporting stock out of family planning devices risking abortions and unwanted pregnancies.
By Mercy Kahenda 2026-08-05 00:00:00
KOGS raises concern over the risk of maternal and child deaths due the  ongoing nationwide nurses strike, citing disruption of healthcare services across the country.
By Ronald Kipruto 2026-08-04 22:34:02
Hospitals contracted by the Social Health Authority risk losing their accreditation if they deny or delay emergency treatment to patients over their inability to pay.
By Noel Nabiswa 2026-08-03 16:31:27
The DRC Ebola outbreak is edging towards another grim milestone, with confirmed infections now fewer than 300 cases away from reaching 4,000.
By Eunice Omollo 2026-08-03 15:44:53