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WHO wants countries to put self-care at centre of HIV, TB and STI response
Health and Wellness

WHO wants countries to put self-care at centre of HIV, TB and STI response

Ahead of the 26th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2026), scheduled for July 26–31 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the UN health agency said self-care approaches are becoming increasingly important in helping people prevent disease, maintain their health and manage illnesses with or without the support of a healthcare worker.

Merck licenses Kenyan drug maker UCL to produce low-cost HIV prevention pill
Health and Wellness

Merck licenses Kenyan drug maker UCL to produce low-cost HIV prevention pill

The licensing agreement, announced by Merck on Friday, gives the Kiambu County-based company the right to manufacture or import the medicine and supply it to hospitals, pharmacies, government health programmes, non-governmental organisations and donor-funded initiatives in countries with high HIV burdens.

Kenya to receive more Ebola supplies from India amid rising regional threat
Health and Wellness

Kenya to receive more Ebola supplies from India amid rising regional threat

The first delivery weighed 4.5 tonnes and contained 279 packages of emergency medical equipment. Among the supplies were Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits, sample transportation kits, infrared thermometers, face shields, heavy-duty protective boots and other materials used to prevent the spread of infections.

Dentists slam KMPDC over new dental practice rules, warns of risk to patients
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Dentists slam KMPDC over new dental practice rules, warns of risk to patients

The dentists' body said the scope of clinical dental practice cannot be changed through administrative publications or circulars without first going through the required legislative process. It added that any changes touching on dental care should involve public participation and consultations with professionals because they directly affect the safety of patients.