Hard truths.
The World Health Organisation estimates that NCDs account for 74 percent of global deaths and 84 percent of premature deaths in low- and middle-income countries. In Africa, cases have been steadily increasing s...
Although the WHO has warned many times of the health risks of extreme heat, this is its first report since 1969 specifically on heat stress at work.
The report, released Tuesday, places Nairobi 83rd globally with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 92
Sudan's conflict between the army and rival Rapid Support Forces has displaced millions and split the country into rival zones of control
Sleeping sickness, often called the “silent killer” in rural areas, starts with symptoms such as fever and headaches, but later causes confusion and severe brain damage.
Foshan City, the epicenter of the outbreak, has been hardest hit
While Kenya’s Expanded Programme on Immunisation (KEPI) includes 14 vaccines, only four met the recommended national coverage rate of 90 per cent or higher in 2024.
As of 2024, Kenya’s tobacco tax share stands between 70 and 74 percent of the retail price, leaving it just below the WHO’s best-practice threshold.
Fatma Ali, the Deputy Manager Emergency Operations Center in Mombasa, said on Wednesday, June 4, that out of 45 samples tested by the Kenya Medical Research Institute, more than half returned positive results.
For the 2024–2025 period, Kenya’s assessed contribution is $356,510 (about Sh46 million).
“Outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases are increasing around the world, putting lives at risk and exposing countries to increased costs in treating diseases and responding to outbreaks,” Dr. Tedros said.
