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Protecting Kenya’s Youth from Novel Tobacco Products

“Are you aware that your child could be a covert tobacco addict right under your nose, within the confines of your own home? Thomas Lindi, a representative of the Kenya…
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The Unsung Heroes Within: Celebrating World Kidney Day

Let’s talk kidneys! They’re the silent superheroes of your body, diligently performing crucial tasks without drawing much attention. These remarkable organs, nestled deep within your abdomen like hidden gems beneath…
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COVID-19 VARIANTS EXPLAINED

Does the news about the various COVID-19 variants sometimes confuse you? Labels like alpha, delta and their derivatives are commonly used to tell the story of the variants. Since its…
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Mental Health Care For People Living With HIV

Mental health should be integrated into Kenya’s HIV management programs. The struggle for people living with HIV is multifaceted. Support with mental care is one way of plugging into a gaping gap.
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One Health Will Prevent Health Crisis

United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) executive director Inger Andersen says the One Health concept will prevent current and future crises. He is urging the global community to embrace it. Addressing…
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Covid 19 Indian Variant Cases On The Rise in Kenya

Confirmed cases of the Indian variant of Covid-19 in Kenya are on the rise in Kenya according to the ministry of health. As at May 7th 2021, there were 8…
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Malaria Vaccine is Promising

An Oxford University vaccine against malaria has shown positive potential after a successful trial in Burkina Faso. Preliminary results from the experimental malaria vaccine developed at the university’s Jenner Institute…
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Vaccine Passports Will Soon Be Introduced in Kenya

The world of travel is changing. Vaccines are determining who goes where. Kenya is no different. Vaccine passports will be introduced in the country.
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Sputnik V Covid-19 Vaccine Granted Authorization

Kenya’s Pharmacy and Poisons’ Board (PPB) has granted emergency medical authorization for the Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine. In a notice dated March 24, 2021, the PPB said it gave the…
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Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout in Africa

The rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine is underway in African countries. In the West, there is a storm over available stocks. The scrumble for available Covid-19 vaccines by the worlds…
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