Nairobi, Kenya — In a landmark ruling that has sent shockwaves through East Africa’s medical community, the Aga Khan University Hospital—long considered one of the region’s premier healthcare institutions has been ordered to pay over $1.2 million (Kshs. 157 Million)…
Nairobi, Kenya– In a landmark move set to redefine the future of diagnostics in East Africa, the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) in Nairobi has become the first healthcare facility in the region to implement Roche Total Lab Automation (TLA),a…
In a bold move to reshape Africa’s health landscape, the Coalition for Health Research and Development (CHReaD), in collaboration with the Zihi Institute, the Ministry of Health, Kenya, Kenya Biovax Institute and the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization hosted…
The Kenyan health sector is on the brink of a crisis as USAID contracts and grants worth a staggering KSh 108.34 billion ($839.47 million) have been terminated. The shockwaves of these funding cuts are already being felt, with the Kenya…
Nakuru, Kenya — A seismic shift is underway in Africa’s health advocacy space. With USAID slashing health funding, experts from across the continent are stepping up, armed with strategy, evidence, and a bold new SMART advocacy approach. This week, 25…
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…
