Kenya has launched a major One Health research initiative aimed at addressing the growing public health and environmental risks posed by exposure to heavy metals […]
Category: Health
Revolutionizing Prostate Care: Tanzania’s First Fast, Steam-Based Surgery at KCMC
KCMC Introduces Fast, Steam-Based Prostate Surgery in Tanzania On Sunday, January 18, 2026, the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC) made a groundbreaking advancement in the […]
WHO Warns Against Sugary Drinks and Alcohol as Health Risks Rise Globally
The World Health Organization (WHO) has renewed its call for the public to reduce consumption of sugary drinks and alcohol, warning that both products are […]
The Hidden Trade That Keeps Female Genital Mutilation Alive
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) remains a serious problem in some communities, even though it is illegal and widely condemned. Many people wonder why it has […]
Kenya Moves to Approve Long-Lasting HIV Prevention Drug Lenacapavir
The Kenyan government has taken a major step in the fight against HIV by recommending the registration of Lenacapavir, a new long-acting HIV prevention drug. […]
Expanded HIV Treatment Dramatically Reduces Orphanhood Rates in Uganda
A recent study by Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health has revealed a dramatic decline in orphanhood rates in Rakai, Uganda, due to the […]
US Changes Childhood Vaccine Policy, Reducing Routine Immunizations
The United States has announced a major change to its childhood vaccination policy, with the government now recommending fewer routine vaccines for children. Under the […]
Tanzania Aims to End Overseas Cancer Treatment Within Three Years
The Tanzanian government has announced a three-year plan to stop sending cancer patients abroad for treatment by strengthening local healthcare services. Speaking on the plan, […]
UGANDA: Can Recycling Help Solve Kampala’s Growing Garbage Problem?
Efforts to keep Kampala clean are improving slowly, but the city is still facing a serious waste management challenge. As the population grows and economic […]
Kenya Becomes First African Country to Co-Fund Healthcare with the U.S. Under Trump
Nairobi, Kenya – On December 4, 2025, Kenya made history by becoming the first African country to sign a bilateral health agreement with the United […]