East African Bloc
WHO confirms Marburg virus case in Uganda as health teams track contacts
The confirmed case marks Uganda's latest encounter with Marburg virus disease, which has affected the country on several occasions over the years.
public health
Health and Wellness
WHO declares MV Hondius Hantavirus outbreak officially over
According to WHO, no additional cases have been reported since May 25, paving the way for the outbreak to be formally closed under international public health guidelines.
Health and Wellness
Kenya secures Sh3bn Japan support for local vaccine production
The commitment emerged during a meeting between Principal Secretary for Medical Services Dr Ouma Oluga and the Japan–Kenya Joint Technical Working Group (TWG), where officials reviewed progress under the Kenya–Japan health cooperation framework.
Health and Wellness
Kenya’s Ebola readiness at 66% as calls for faster action
According to the Ministry of Health, Kenya's Ebola preparedness score has reached 66 percent, reflecting encouraging progress while highlighting the need for continued investment to attain full operational readiness
Health and Wellness
Kenya pulls 2,258 drug products from market in crackdown on fake medicines
According to Duale, the exercise exposed the extent of a problem that has quietly placed many patients at risk of using medicines that are poorly manufactured, contain incorrect ingredients or fail to provide the expected treatment.
Technology
Kenyan scientist lands Sh187 million grant to build AI disease warning system
Samuel Oyola, a senior scientist and head of genomic science at the International Livestock Research Institute, received the $1.45 million grant to lead the project, which seeks to strengthen public health surveillance using advanced data analysis tools.
Health and Wellness
Pharmacy board warns fake medical products still threaten public health
Speaking at the event, Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) Chairperson Dr. John M. Munyu said the growing challenge cannot be addressed by one institution alone, stressing the need for coordinated efforts across different sectors.
Health and Wellness
Kenya risks losing 2,900 jobs as DRC Ebola outbreak hits regional trade, UN warns
According to the report, Kenya could lose about 2,900 jobs if the disease remains largely contained within the DRC and Uganda but continues to trigger restrictions that affect trade and transport across the region.
Health and Wellness
Heroin patients can only raise Sh104 for treatment, study finds
The study was carried out by psychologist Tina Masai and a team of researchers who interviewed 44 patients receiving treatment at Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital in Nairobi, the country's oldest and biggest methadone clinic.
Global Affairs
Global drugs use hits 331 million as traffickers turn to new synthetic substances
In its World Drug Report 2026, released on June 26, the UN agency highlighted that global drug use has increased significantly over the past decade, while increasingly potent synthetic substances are transforming illicit markets and posing growing threats to public health and international security
Health and Wellness
Duale: Kenya remains Ebola-free despite screening 140,000 travellers
In a statement issued on Thursday, the Ministry of Health assured Kenyans that no confirmed Ebola case had been detected in the country, even as concerns persist over ongoing outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda.
Africa
DRC orders 21-day waiting period for travellers from Ebola zones
The new directive, announced by the government on Wednesday, applies to anyone leaving areas where Ebola cases have been reported and is intended to strengthen measures aimed at preventing further transmission of the disease.