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Gertrude’s sets benchmark with Global Antimicrobial Stewardship Accreditation

Health and Wellness

Gertrude’s sets benchmark with Global Antimicrobial Stewardship Accreditation

The hospital received the Global Antimicrobial Stewardship Accreditation (GAMSAS) from the British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (BSAC), placing it among a select group of healthcare institutions worldwide recognised for promoting the responsible use of antibiotics and safeguarding the effectiveness of life-saving medicines.

By Samuel Otieno 14 Jul 2026

Kagwe warns misuse of veterinary drugs threatens Kenya's meat exports and public health

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Kagwe warns misuse of veterinary drugs threatens Kenya's meat exports and public health

Speaking during the opening of the Kenya Meat Conference 2026 in Nyeri on Wednesday, Kagwe said antimicrobial resistance is no longer a challenge confined to veterinary practice but has become a major national concern with implications for the economy, food security and human health.

By David Abonyo 9 Jul 2026

World Health Organization Secretary General Tedros Ghebreyesus. PHOTO/Aljazeera

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WHO warns of rising global antibiotic resistance

Global Antibiotic Resistance Surveillance Report 2025 paints a worrying picture of a world where life-saving drugs are becoming less effective against common infections.

By David Abonyo 14 Oct 2025