Nairobi, Kenya- The number of tobacco consumers has been rising in recent years, posing increasing threats of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). To this end, the government is now stepping up its efforts to curb tobacco use and protect public health through…
Machakos, Kenya – The Coalition for Health Research and Development’s recent Budget Advocacy Workshop in Machakos, held on October 2, 2024, sparked renewed enthusiasm among participants from the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI), National Organization of Peer Educators (NOPE), the…
Kenya is grappling with the silent growing threat of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) with experts warning that lack of accurate data from individuals and limited diagnostic capacity may worsen the economic impact if nothing is done. In a recent discussion in…
Munich, Germany – The African Center for Health, Climate and Gender Justice Alliance (ACHCGA) has unveiled a stark reality: climate change could intensify the battle against HIV Fresh from the 25th International AIDS Conference, AIDS forum in Munich, Germany, ACHCGA is sharing a…
Mombasa, Kenya- A shadow falls across the promise of sustainable development as climate change disproportionately impacts women and girls. This stark reality was brought to light during a UNFPA-led training in Kenya. The training brought to light the correlation between…
Nairobi, Kenya– May is a month of celebration in Africa, marking both Africa Day and the return to work of Kenyan doctors after a grueling strike. However, this relief exposes a deeper question: Can Africa truly thrive in the 21st…
Millions of Africans are battling a silent health crisis due to a lack of access to essential diagnostic tests. This, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), affects 1 in 10 people, leading to misdiagnoses, delayed treatment, and poorer health…
Kenya stands on the precipice of a healthcare revolution, aiming to eradicate cervical cancer by 2027. Yet, a stark reality lurks beneath this ambitious goal: 15 women are diagnosed with the disease daily, with 9 succumbing to it. This grim…
