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American doctor contracts Ebola as Nanyuki quarantine plan faces fresh scrutiny
The latest development has revived debate over the government's Ebola preparedness strategy.
By Eunice Omollo
2026-07-11 20:52:57
By Wanjiku Kariuki
2026-07-10 14:43:35
Scientists are warning that the outbreak could be entering its most dangerous phase yet, with new projections suggesting cases could surpass 10,000 by late August
By Eunice Omollo
2026-07-10 13:19:09
At least 80 Kenyans die every day from cancer, while 125 new cases are recorded daily, the National Cancer Institute of Kenya (NCIK) has said.
By Stecy Atieno
2026-07-10 08:00:00
US commits Sh1.9 billion to Kenya's Ebola fight, backs surveillance, lab systems and training for over 1,700 disease detectives.
By Wanjiku Kariuki
2026-07-09 15:32:33
Medical services received a major boost in Bungoma County after the National government in collaboration with a local Rotary organization, donated medical equipment to store and transport vaccines.
By Jackline Inyanji
2026-07-09 13:35:55
People living with HIV are demanding constant supply of quality and standard Antiretroviral (ARVs).
By Mercy Kahenda
2026-07-09 11:57:20
One in every three medical malpractice complaints received by the KMPDC is linked to maternity care, with labour and delivery accounting for the majority of the cases
By Stecy Atieno
2026-07-08 21:00:00
Uganda is deploying medical teams and expanding Ebola treatment support in eastern DR Congo as the worsening outbreak strains hospitals, threatens cross-border spread and faces funding shortages.
By Eunice Omollo
2026-07-08 15:36:14
Researchers have found that a lotion made from catnip is as effective as DEET at repelling mosquitoes.
By Eunice Omollo
2026-07-08 11:07:32
At birth, the babies are put on zidovudine and nevirapine, (prophylaxis) drugs that prevent transmission of HIV from mother to child.
By Mercy Kahenda
2026-07-07 21:10:58
Health experts have raised concern over the growing burden of diabetes, obesity and related metabolic disorders in Kenya.
By Mercy Kahenda
2026-07-07 19:30:00
The Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of Congo is under growing strain as health workers threaten to strike over unpaid allowances while infections and deaths continue to rise.
By Eunice Omollo and Eunice Omollo And AFP
2026-07-07 14:45:55
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