Kenya launches Mental Health Action Plan
The government has launched the Kenya Mental Health Action Plan.
Health Chief Administrative Secretary, Dr. Mercy Mwangangi officiated the launch Wednesday morning on behalf of Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe.
The Kenya Mental Health Action Plan 2021-2025,...
Second Chinese jab gets WHO approval
CoronaVac has become the latest vaccine to receive emergency use approval from the World Health Organization (WHO).
Scientists found the vaccine, which is manufactured in China, 51 percent effective at preventing COVID-19 in late-stage trials.
Researchers now say it will play a crucial...
Adopt ‘One Health’ to overcome future pandemics, UNEP boss says
United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) executive director Inger Andersen has asked the global community to embrace the One Health concept to resolve current and future crises.
Addressing a World Health Assembly meeting on May 26,...
MOH: Covid-19 phase 2 vaccination starts on Friday
The second round of Kenya’s Covid-19 vaccination program will kick off on Friday, 28, 2021, the Ministry of Health has announced.
Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe made the revelation during a press briefing on May 25,...
Living near petroleum sites can increase your cancer risk, study shows
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) review has shown proof of increased risk of cancer among residents and staff who live near petroleum facilities.
The IARC is the cancer research arm of the World...
Slash methane emissions, UNEP sponsored report recommends
A United Nations-sponsored study has urged member states to reduce methane emissions to avert a rise in global temperatures.
Methane is an extremely powerful greenhouse gas. It is a key ingredient in smog, which causes all sorts of problems including...
Bad laws, stigma, negating gains in HIV/Aids fight, the report indicates
Discrimination against vulnerable and marginalized communities is hampering global efforts aimed at tackling the HIV-Aids epidemic.
The Global Commission on HIV and the Law says: “Bad laws and discrimination undermines AIDS response.”
The report was published...
Kenya in the woods yet as more Covid-19 variants possible
More Covid-19 variants could be recorded in Kenya in the coming days, Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has said.
Already, cases of people infected with the Indian variant has risen to eight.
The initial announcement indicated...
Reactions as Kenya reports Indian variant of Covid-19
Kenyans have been told to be vigilant amid reports of five confirmed cases of the Indian Covid-19 variant in the country.
The cases were confirmed in Kisumu County.
A section of elected leaders from the lakeside...
Get vaccinated to avoid financial distress, expert advises
Are you living with underlying conditions or aged 58 and above?
If you fit in those categories, then getting vaccinated against Covid-19 would be a financially wise investment, an expert has advised Kenyans.
Dr Marybeth Maritim...
