WHO warns of antivenom shortages amid snake bite scourge

The problem of snake bites is being exacerbated by climate-induced flooding in a number of countries with little access to antivenoms

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By AFP 2024-09-18 08:00:00

WHO warns of antivenom shortages amid snake bite scourge

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What to expect as NHIF paves way for SHA

Medical Services PS Harry Kimtai says that SHA will serve all Kenyans, unlike NHIF, which he says was discriminatory and mostly targeted the employed.

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Vaccines save children from fatal infections

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Government to transition from NHIF to SHA on October 1

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Boost for reproductive health as Kenya receives 450,000 contraceptives

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Report: More women are embracing modern family planning methods

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Worrying trends of sexual assault in children causing HIV infections, unintended pregnancies

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