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Pandemic driving Kenyans into jaws of mental health issues

WEBDepression is among the most common mental illnesses globally, affecting more than 1.9 million people in Kenya alone. A report has shown that Kenyans are …

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You will need digital health pass to leave, enter Kenya

WEBAll inbound and outbound travellers to Kenya are now required to present digitally verified proof of a negative Covid-19 test, the Health ministry has announced. In …

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Kenya doctors union reject state offer to end strike

WEBKenyan public hospital doctors rejected a government offer aimed at ending a weeks-long strike that has severely disrupted health services, their union chairman said …

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AI to improve healthcare delivery without making humans jobless

WEBIn a joint analysis published in the BMJ global health journal last month, a group of doctors had warned that using AI in healthcare could open a can of worms if it …

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Liberia’s President Boakai declares drug abuse a ‘public health

WEBLiberia’s newly elected President Joseph Boakai on Monday delivered his first state of the nation address where he declared drug abuse a "public health …

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Tanzania probes yet-to-be-known disease after five die in Kagera

WEBTanzania is investigating a yet-to-be-known disease in the northern Kagera region which has so far killed five people and left two others in critical condition. …

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Medical tourism growing as more travel to Kenya

WEBAccording to analysts, the Kenyan health sector, which has been growing by about 15 per cent year-on-year, is primed to benefit from the highly lucrative area of …

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After Covid-19 close shave, it’s time for Africa boost its healthcare

WEBMoreover, by strengthening its health systems and capacities, Africa can better prepare for and respond to future health threats, including pandemics such as …

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Aga Khan to build university hospital in Kampala, Uganda

WEBThe Aga Khan University Hospital vice-chancellor says the first phase of the construction which will cost $100m will be completed in 2026. The hospital will cover …

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Africa can turn the negative impacts of illness into a chance to …

WEBThe production of face masks at KICOTEC in Kitui, Kenya, in April. The garment factory works 24 hours non-stop and produces more than 30,000 protective …

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Countries seek joint approach to fight climate change in Horn of …

WEBThe strategy is built on the understanding that without urgent action, climate change could push an additional 100 million people into poverty by 2030. The strategy’s …

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Babyl to offer medical care services on mobile phone

WEBBabyl said, currently, consultations cost Rwf500 ($0.58), which is a promotional price. While those with popular community based insurance will wait a bit to …

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Catastrophe looms as Kenya's health sector suffers crisis after crisis

WEBThe shortage of health workers in Africa is projected to reach about 6.1 million by 2030. Kenya, Somalia sign bilateral agreement. Kenya and Somalia signed a …

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Uganda President Museveni back to work after bout of Covid-19

WEBUganda's veteran President Yoweri Museveni said he had returned to normal duties on Monday after recovering from the Covid-19 virus. "With a confirmed clean bill …

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EA universal healthcare drive hits bumpy patch as govts push …

WEBSummary. Every Kenyan household will be expected to pay 2.75 percent of their income to pump in a projected$357.4 million annually to the Social Health …

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ADF rebels attack health centre in eastern DR Congo, kill 8 civilians

WEBIn late 2021, the DRC and neighboring Uganda launched a joint military operation against the ADF. To date, that effort has been unsuccessful. Prior to …

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HPV vaccine to fight cervical cancer finally launched in Kenya

WEBKenya has finally introduced the HPV vaccine against cervical cancer, joining three other countries in the region. The vaccine, which is most effective when …

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Magufuli sacks Tanzania health deputy minister

WEBTanzania’s President John Pombe Magufuli has appointed Dr Godwin Mollel as the new deputy minister for Health after sacking Dr Faustine Ndugulile. Dr …

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Gabon President Ali Bongo seeks election triumph after stroke …

WEBVoters in Gabon head for the polls on Saturday with President Ali Bongo Ondimba eager for a clear victory after a seven-year term in which health problems …

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