Kisumu residents oppose proposed Ebola isolation facility
Kisumu residents have come out to strongly oppose the proposal to establish an isolation facility for Ebola victims in the country. “My name is Isaiah Ochieng and right now there’s no
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Health
Healthcare workers trained to strengthen maternal care services
The Nakuru County Department of Health has initiated a week-long practical skills-building programme for a group of healthcare workers from maternity facilities across the county to enhance their capacity to
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Court rescues MKU’s Oral Health Degree Programme
More than 225 students at Mount Kenya University have reason to celebrate after the High Court quashed a directive by the Ministry of Health that sought to discontinue the institution's
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WHO warns of rising Nicotine addiction among young people
The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged governments worldwide to strengthen measures to protect children and young people from addiction to tobacco and nicotine products. WHO has warned that the industry
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Avoid preventable blindness – invest in eye care, Experts
Eye health experts have today called for increased investment in eye care services, warning that about 700,000 people are currently awaiting cataract surgery, with preventable blindness continuing to undermine livelihoods
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