WHO launches covid-19 community engagement program

The  World Health Organisation (WHO) in collaboration with Mombasa County government  on Tuesday launched a community engagement programme on Covid-19. The  campaign aims at creating more awareness on Covid-19 pandemic and to disseminate  information on health protocols to combat the disease. Speaking  on Tuesday  during the launching of the campaign vehicles supported by the WHO, […]

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Covid-19 mass testing drive runs into controversy in Mombasa

Mombasa county government has been forced to halt the mass testing drive in old town following hostility from area residents. The  County Chief Health Officer, Aisha Abubakar said the exercise was halted after days of standoff with area residents apparently angered by Governor Hassan Joho’s recent remarks that they would be forced to undergo the […]

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Residents warned against consuming red meat until tests are done

Residents of  Mombasa County have been advised to refrain from consuming red meat from major outlets until investigations into the use of dangerous chemicals as preservatives is complete. The  county government is collecting samples of red meat from various supermarkets for testing at the government chemist in Nairobi with officials warning residents to stop buying […]

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