KAMPALA, Feb. 19 – Health workers in Uganda are expressing optimism that the country may be approaching the end of…
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Kenya’s health landscape is shaped by a variety of factors, with some causes of death standing out more prominently due…
Dr. Jean Kaseya has been honored with a prestigious award in recognition of his leadership in public health across Africa.…
A group of physicians secured a legal victory against the Trump administration when a judge ordered several government agencies to…
In February 2024, Mombasa experienced a sudden outbreak of acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis (AHC), commonly known as “red eye” disease. Many…
The government has launched an urgent initiative to trace and immunize thousands of children who missed critical vaccines due to…
In 2012, a team of scientists in Guinea took a significant step toward combating sleeping sickness, also known as Human…
In recent years, Kenya has made notable strides in its battle against the harmful effects of tobacco use. The country’s…
Tetanus, a potentially deadly disease, is caused by the bacterium Clostridium tetani. This microorganism is commonly found in soil, dust,…
In a move that has stunned both public health experts and international health organizations, the Centers for Disease Control and…