By Science Africa correspondent Kenya becomes the tenth country in Africa to eliminate Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT), also known as sleeping sickness, as a public health concern. The other countries that have…
Six-in-One Vaccine is Safe, Expert Says
By Sharon Atieno The six-in-one (hexavalent) vaccine protecting against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), hepatitis B, Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib), and poliomyelitis is safe and effective. According to Niklas…
The Journey of Malawian Women Seeking Cervical Cancer Treatment in Kenya
By Lenah Bosibori On a warm October morning in Nairobi, Chimwemwe Chiduleni stepped off a bus clutching a plastic bag filled with documents, a change of clothes, and a quiet…
Children in Bungoma County Benefit from Upgraded Immunization System
Joyce Nakhumicha was born healthy and named after the first planting season in early 1977. She was struck by the crippling polio disease in the early 1980s, leaving her paralyzed…
Uganda deploys Automated Call Centers in war against mental health
By Francis Lubega Mental health is a crucial aspect of overall health, and it affects millions of people worldwide, including those in Uganda. Recovery from mental health is a journey…
By Sharon Atieno The six-in-one (hexavalent) vaccine protecting against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), hepatitis…