Health
Sio residents cry foul over dumpsite; call for NEMA’s intervention
Residents of Sio village, Bumula constituency in Bungoma County are living under the fear of a disease outbreak that may occur due to litter and waste disposal by the County...
Read moreTrans Nzoia government disburses drugs worth Kshs 60 million
Trans Nzoia County government has procured and distributed drugs worth Kshs 60 million to the health facilities in the County, and the County's Health docket has called for ways to...
Read moreGovernment to explore all opportunities to deal with FGM, says DP Ruto
All government agencies have been urged to support the war against Female Genital Mutilation to ensure the practice is done away with in Kenya. Speaking in Karen, Deputy President William...
Read moreNACADA report shows children involved in drug abuse as early as 4 years
The average lowest age of onset of drugs and substance abuse among children is 4 years. This is according to a report presented on Wednesday by the National Authority for...
Read moreHealth CS moves to allay Ebola fears; Kericho patient tests negative
Health CS Sicily Kariuki has affirmed Kenya's preparedness to deal with an Ebola outbreak, following the disease outbreak in DRC and confirmed deaths in Western Uganda. A patient was taken...
Read moreSuspected Kericho Ebola case raises concerns about border points as screening intensifies at Busia
The County government of Kericho is closely monitoring a suspected Ebola case after a patient was taken in with symptoms similar to those of Ebola patients on Sunday evening. In...
Read moreResidents at Kenya-Uganda border in Trans Nzoia wary of Ebola spread
Following the reported Ebola cases in Uganda, which have led to the death of two people so far, residents at Suam at the Kenya-Uganda border in Trans Nzoia have expressed...
Read moreMalaria prevalence high in Lugari
Lugari Sub County Malaria Control Coordinator Ms Celine Makokha has expressed concerned over increased cases of malaria infections in the area. Speaking during a health stakeholders meeting held in Lumakanda,...
Read moreGovernment releases Kshs 1 billion to support three cancer treatment centres
The government has availed Kshs 1 billion in support of three cancer treatment facilities across Kenya to help tackle the disease which is the third leading cause of deaths and...
Read moreFirst Lady launches third Beyond Zero medical safari in West Pokot
First Lady Margaret Kenyatta has launched the Beyond Zero Medical Safari in West Pokot. Speaking during the launch, which is set to benefit over 5,000 beneficiaries at Makutano stadium in...
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