African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
NAIROBI, Kenya — East African countries are strengthening cross-border surveillance and response mechanisms, including the One-Stop Border Post approach, as part of coordinated efforts to prevent the spread of the Ebola virus and other infectious disease outbreaks across the region. [spacer height=”20px”] The approach has been identified as one of the mechanisms supporting early detection […]
MERU, Kenya — Residents in Meru County have been urged to acquire basic first-aid skills, with health experts warning that timely intervention can make the difference between life and death in emergencies. [spacer height=”20px”] The call was made during activities to mark World First Aid Day, where members of the community were trained on cardiopulmonary […]
NAIROBI, Kenya – Kenya and the United States have officially launched a landmark five-year health cooperation programme valued at $1.6 billion (KSh207 billion), bringing an end to months of legal disputes and public debate that had delayed its implementation. [spacer height=”20px”] The agreement, known as the Kenya–U.S. Health Cooperation Partnership, is expected to strengthen Kenya’s […]
NAIROBI, Kenya – Kenya’s Ministry of Health (MoH) has confirmed that it is engaged in discussions with the United States government on strengthening the country’s Ebola preparedness and global health response systems, amid growing controversy over reports that Americans exposed to the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) could be transferred to Kenya […]
In a world where cancer treatment is increasingly defined by expensive immunotherapies and highly specialized genetic interventions, an unexpected contender has emerged from one of medicine’s oldest shelves: aspirin. [spacer height=”20px”] A landmark international clinical trial is now drawing global attention to the humble painkiller, revealing that a simple daily dose of aspirin may significantly […]
MOMBASA, Kenya — The government has stepped up efforts to tackle maternal and child mortality, with a renewed focus on high-burden counties under the Every Woman Every Newborn Everywhere (EWENE) Acceleration Plan. Director-General for Health Patrick Amoth said the country must urgently shift from policy formulation to implementation, warning that key health indicators remain off […]
Bungoma Governor Kenneth Makelo Lusaka has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to uplifting persons living with disabilities as the county launched the fourth phase of wheelchair distribution in partnership with the Walkabout Foundation. [spacer height=”20px”] During the event, 100 new wheelchairs were issued to beneficiaries, marking what Governor Lusaka described as “a day of dignity… a […]
NAIROBI, Kenya (Prime Africa News) — When vision begins to fade, life steadily shrinks. Faces become harder to recognize, movement grows tentative and simple routines turn into daily struggles. For 26 residents of Nairobi’s informal settlements, this had become an unavoidable reality—until a sight-restoring intervention brought clarity back into their lives. [spacer height=”20px”] The beneficiaries, […]
NAIROBI – Kenya has taken a major step in transforming its health sector with the launch of the country’s first-ever national conference dedicated to addressing Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), bringing together experts, policymakers and patient advocates to shape long-term solutions to one of the nation’s fastest-growing health challenges. [spacer height=”20px”] The two-day meeting, held in Nairobi, […]
Kilifi County, Kenya – Thousands of residents from Kilifi County and neighbouring regions received free medical attention during the annual medical camp hosted by Mabati Rolling Mills (MRM) and the Safal MRM Foundation at the company’s Mariakani headquarters. [spacer height=”20px”] The one-day exercise brought together medical professionals, community health partners, and volunteers in a coordinated […]
