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WHO sets international health standards including blood donation targets and identifies preventable cancer risk factors; referenced on Kenyan border policy and disease surveillance.

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  1. April 2026

  2. The Standard

    … According to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, World Health Organisation and UNICEF, the vaccination drive has helped narrow critical immunity gaps across participating countries. …

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  3. The Standard

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Society

Obesity triggers chain of medical complications including diabetes, kidney disease

The News

Health specialists warn that excess weight can trigger multiple medical problems extending beyond appearance, including effects on blood sugar, blood pressure, kidney function and blood circulation. Specialist clinics held in Dar es Salaam discussed conditions linked to obesity, diabetes, vascular disease and kidney complications, with doctors increasingly seeing patients whose weight is intertwined with diabetes, sleep disorders, high blood pressure, joint pain and reduced mobility.

24 June 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Obesity triggers chain of medical complications including diabetes, kidney disease

    Health specialists warn that excess weight can trigger multiple medical problems extending beyond appearance, including effects on blood sugar, blood pressure, kidney function and blood circulation. Specialist clinics held in Dar es Salaam discussed conditions linked to obesity, diabetes, vascular disease and kidney complications, with doctors increasingly seeing patients whose weight is intertwined with diabetes, sleep disorders, high blood pressure, joint pain and reduced mobility.

    24 June 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 22 June

  1. Fish consumers weigh invisible health benefits against contamination risks

    Fish provide essential nutrients like omega-3s for heart health, but as water pollution increases, the same fish may contain harmful substances such as heavy metals or pesticides. Consumers face a difficult trade-off between nutrient benefits and contamination risks, complicated by varying individual circumstances and changing needs throughout life.

    22 June 2026 · The Standard →

  2. Eye health often ignored; early detection prevents vision loss

    Many cases of vision loss are preventable when detected and managed early, yet eye health is often ignored in daily life until damage becomes severe. Experts in Kenya warn against self-medication and delayed diagnosis, emphasizing the importance of routine eye check-ups and clinical assessment for injuries and infections.

    22 June 2026 · The Standard →

  3. Diabetic retinopathy poses silent blindness risk to Kenyans

    Diabetic retinopathy, caused by high blood sugar damaging blood vessels in the eye, is one of the leading causes of preventable blindness worldwide and a growing public health concern in Kenya. The condition often develops without early symptoms, and if undetected can progress to vision loss or blindness.

    22 June 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 17 June

  1. 2026 Rugby Africa Sevens postponed over Ebola concerns

    The 2026 Rugby Africa Men's Sevens Championship, scheduled for June 20–21 in Mauritius and expected to feature 12 nations, has been postponed due to public health concerns linked to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa. The decision was taken as a precautionary measure, with no confirmed cases connected to the tournament.

    17 June 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 15 June

  1. Anti-jigger campaign treats infected learners in Bungoma

    Infected learners from poor backgrounds in Khasoko Ward, Bumula Constituency received treatment during a community health programme, with jigger infestation identified as a Neglected Tropical Disease affecting school attendance and academic performance.

    15 June 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 8 June

  1. Sub-Saharan Africa's blood supply falls far below WHO minimum standards

    Sub-Saharan Africa collects roughly five blood donations per 1,000 people annually, far below the WHO recommendation of one per cent of population and the 30 per 1,000 collected in high-income countries. Beyond shortages, problems with cold-chain failures, inadequate screening, and fragmented logistics mean blood often does not reach patients safely or on time.

    8 June 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 4 June

  1. Gachagua alleges Ebola facility plan targets Mt Kenya region

    Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that the planned establishment of an Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base in Nanyuki is a scheme by President William Ruto to wipe out the Mt Kenya community, questioning why the President agreed with the American government to establish such a facility.

    4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Wine agency introduces one paid menstrual leave day monthly

    Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL) has launched a Feminine Leave Policy offering one day of paid leave per month to employees, effective June 1, 2026, in recognition of health challenges associated with menstruation, perimenopause and menopause. The policy aims to advance workplace inclusion and support employee wellbeing and performance.

    4 June 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Kenya will not close borders over Ebola outbreaks

    Health CS Aden Duale said Kenya will not close its borders despite Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, stating instead that the government will strengthen surveillance, screening, and contact tracing measures in line with WHO recommendations.

    3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Kenyan doctors use virtual reality and telemedicine to prevent maternal deaths

    Kenyan obstetricians and maternal health experts are deploying virtual reality and telemedicine technologies to reduce maternal deaths, which the Ministry of Health estimates at 5,000 to 6,000 annually from pregnancy and childbirth complications. The effort includes the launch of the PPH School, an initiative led by Prof Moses Obimbo to address preventable causes of maternal mortality.

    3 June 2026 · The Standard →

  3. Kenya faces tobacco and nicotine crisis among youth

    An opinion piece warns that Kenya risks harming a generation through rising use of nicotine products including e-cigarettes and vapes among young people, as tobacco use contributes to approximately 12,000 deaths annually and threatens to reverse global tobacco control progress.

    3 June 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. US lawmakers demand repatriation after Kenya court blocks Ebola facility

    Democratic members of the US House Foreign Affairs Committee have demanded the Trump administration repatriate Americans exposed to Ebola after Kenya's High Court blocked a US military-built quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base. The court issued interim orders on May 28 halting plans to establish Ebola-related treatment or quarantine facilities in Kenya under arrangements involving foreign governments.

    2 June 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 1 June

  1. Makueni hospital implements strategy to prevent maternal deaths

    A woman died from postpartum haemorrhage complications hours after delivering twins at Kambu Sub-county Hospital in Makueni County last December, highlighting the dangers of excessive bleeding after childbirth. The article frames this tragedy within Makueni's efforts to reduce maternal mortality.

    1 June 2026 · The Standard →

  2. WHO: more than one-third of cancer cases preventable

    The World Health Organisation says more than one-third of cancer cases globally are preventable, with cervical, stomach and lung cancers accounting for nearly half of preventable cases. Major risk factors include tobacco use, alcohol consumption, high body mass index, low fruit and vegetable intake, lack of physical activity, and air pollution.

    1 June 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 29 May

  1. Mosquitoes can learn to prefer DEET under lab conditions

    An experimental study found that mosquitoes can learn to associate the smell of DEET, the world's most common insect repellent, with food and after training may prefer to bite people sprayed with it. The lead researcher emphasized that the results, conducted under specific lab conditions, do not undermine DEET's effectiveness, which has saved many lives since its development in the 1940s.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Kenyan rights group petitions court to block US Ebola quarantine centre

    Katiba Institute has filed a court petition to halt operations at a "state-of-the-art" facility the US is building in Kenya for US nationals to quarantine after exposure to Ebola from the Democratic Republic of Congo outbreak. The rights group argues the centre raises constitutional concerns and was established in secrecy, while the Africa CDC warns it could strain Kenya's health system.

    29 May 2026 · The Standard →

  3. US allocates additional $80 million to Ebola response in Congo, Uganda

    The United States announced an additional $80 million allocation to combat the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, bringing total US aid to $112 million since the outbreak began. The funds will support protective equipment for healthcare workers, regional border screening, and test kits.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 25 May

  1. DRC Ebola outbreak spreads amid denial and government mistrust

    An Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's Ituri province has killed 88 of 322 suspected cases in Mongbwalu and spread to neighboring provinces and Uganda, but residents are divided between criticism of the government response and denial of the disease's existence.

    25 May 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 24 May

  1. Kenya listed among ten high-risk Ebola outbreak countries

    Africa CDC has classified Kenya, Angola, Burundi, the Central African Republic, the Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania and Zambia as high-risk countries for Ebola spread, citing the ongoing Bundibugyo strain outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Africa CDC Director-General Dr Jean Kaseya said these high-risk countries need to strengthen preparedness, establish centralised response mechanisms, improve surveillance systems and enhance early detection capacities.

    24 May 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 23 May

  1. WHO raises cross-border alert after Uganda confirms three new Ebola cases

    Uganda has confirmed three new Ebola cases, bringing the total to five infections, prompting WHO to revise its disease risk assessment amid concerns over cross-border transmission from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

    23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. World Health Summit in Nairobi advances Africa's health systems

    The 2026 World Health Summit regional meeting in Nairobi concluded with resolutions to strengthen Africa's health systems, including the launch of the African Health Leadership and Management Committee and a Regional Coordinating Centre in Kenya serving 14 countries. Digital transformation and AI were highlighted as key tools to improve patient care and reach underserved populations.

    23 May 2026 · The Standard →

  3. Kenya activates response as WHO warns of Ebola surge

    The WHO reports that Ebola has killed 82 people, with suspected deaths potentially reaching 17 in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, while about 750 cases remain unconfirmed. Kenya has identified 22 high-risk counties and activated public health emergency response measures including border screening, laboratory diagnostics, and health worker training, though no case has been confirmed in the country.

    23 May 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 22 May

  1. UK funds Ebola response in eastern DRC with £20 million

    The United Kingdom has announced up to £20 million in new funding to help contain the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, supporting the World Health Organisation, UN agencies, and NGO partners to strengthen disease surveillance, support health workers, and improve infection prevention and control measures.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 21 May

  1. Clergy face growing mental health crisis, suicide burden

    Kenya has seen a surge in depression, mental distress, and suicide cases among religious leaders, with WHO ranking Kenya fifth among African nations for depression cases. The piece argues that clergy—often the first responders in others' crises—lack safe spaces to acknowledge their own mental health struggles.

    21 May 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Kenya heightens Ebola surveillance after WHO declares DRC outbreak emergency

    Kenya's Ministry of Health has stepped up national surveillance and response measures following the World Health Organisation's declaration of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo as a public health emergency of international concern. The number of suspected cases in DRC and Uganda has risen to 600, with 139 suspected deaths, and Kenya remains free of the virus but faces concern over regional links through transport and cross-border movement.

    20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Kenya intensifies Ebola surveillance after DRC outbreak declaration

    Kenya has scaled up disease surveillance and emergency preparedness nationwide following a WHO declaration of Ebola as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where suspected cases and deaths have risen. The Health Cabinet Secretary confirmed Kenya remains Ebola-free but said the country has heightened screening at all points of entry, with at least 34,500 travellers screened as of May 18, 2026.

    20 May 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 19 May

  1. U.S. Embassy Kampala suspends all visa services over Ebola outbreak

    The U.S. Embassy in Kampala has suspended all visa services effective May 18 due to an ongoing Ebola outbreak in Uganda. The suspension affects all visa categories and prevents new appointment scheduling, though already-issued visas remain valid and the WHO has declared the situation a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.

    19 May 2026 · Capital News →

Sunday 17 May

  1. WHO declares international health emergency over Ebola outbreak

    An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 80 people, with 336 suspected cases reported. The World Health Organisation declared it a "public health emergency of international concern" on Sunday, noting the Bundibugyo strain has no vaccine and a lethality rate that can reach 50 percent.

    17 May 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 16 May

  1. Ebola outbreak kills 80 in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

    Africa's top health agency declared an Ebola outbreak in DR Congo's eastern Ituri province, with around 246 cases and 80 deaths reported mainly in gold-mining towns. Uganda confirmed one imported case, a 59-year-old male who died after testing positive.

    16 May 2026 · Capital News →

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