World Health Organisation — international health agency that advises on disease outbreaks, vaccination policy, and public health epidemiology.
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… Worldwide, an estimated 537 million people are living with diabetes, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), which attributes about 1.5 million deaths annually to the disease and its complications, including kidney failure, blindness and cardiovascular diseases. …
Diabetic Retinopathy: The Silent Eye Disease Stealing Sight from Kenyans with DiabetesThe Standard
… However, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has classified the Ebola outbreak affecting parts of the region as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.The postponement comes after consultations involving Mauritius’ Ministry of Health and Wellness and the Ministry of Y …
Why the Rugby Africa Sevens has been postponedThe Standard
… The first batch of beneficiaries received treatment at Lubunda Comprehensive School. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) more than 1 billion people globally are affected by Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) with 1.4 billion in need of preventive or curative interv …
Anti-jigger campaign brings relief to vulnerable learners in BungomaThe Standard
… The World Health Organisation recommends that countries collect blood donations equivalent to at least one per cent of their population annually to meet basic needs. …
Every drop counts: Africa's fight to fix its broken blood systemsCitizen Digital
… "The American government has said that its citizens shouldn't be taken to their home because of the danger and risk of that virus spreading and affecting a huge population." "This Ebola, we've been told by the World Health Organisation, has no vaccine and is likely to kill 50% of …
Laikipia Ebola centre is Ruto's plan to wipe out Mt Kenya community - GachaguaThe Standard
… The move, however, received mixed reactions with some praising and others criticising its practicality.According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea) affects an estimated 50 per cent to 90 per cent of menstruating women, making it a leading but un …
Wines agency KWAL banks on menstrual leave to champion wellbeing at workCitizen Digital
… Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV's JKLive, Duale dismissed calls for border closures, noting that Kenya's response is guided by international public health protocols and recommendations from the World Health Organisation (WHO). …
Kenya will not close borders over Ebola outbreaks in DRC and Uganda - CS DualeThe Standard
… According to the Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS) 2022, Kenya's maternal mortality ratio stands at approximately 355 deaths per 100,000 live births.Globally, the World Health Organisation estimates that about 260,000 women die annually from causes related to pregnancy a …
Kenyan doctors turn to virtual reality, telemedicine to tackle maternal deathsThe Standard
… While often promoted under a “harm reduction” narrative, evidence from the World Health Organisation shows that most e-cigarettes still contain addictive nicotine and pose health risks, especially to adolescents whose brains are still developing. …
Kenya risks losing a generation unless it confronts the rise of nicotine productsThe Standard
… rationale, arguing the US had domestic capacity to handle Ebola patients and that care should not be delegated to foreign governments.The Trump administration had previously dismantled the US Agency for International Development, cut the US off from the World Health Organisation …
US lawmakers demand Trump bring Ebola patients home after Court rulingStakeholders from government, private sector and civil society have supported the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which seeks to tighten regulations on tobacco and nicotine products including vapes and pouches. The National Cancer Institute has recommended that at least 30 per cent of tobacco and nicotine-related revenues be earmarked for cancer prevention and control.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
Stakeholders from government, private sector and civil society have supported the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which seeks to tighten regulations on tobacco and nicotine products including vapes and pouches. The National Cancer Institute has recommended that at least 30 per cent of tobacco and nicotine-related revenues be earmarked for cancer prevention and control.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
Children under five accounted for nearly one in three confirmed community deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Bundibugyo virus outbreak during the most recent 21-day period, according to World Health Organisation data. WHO says the pattern warrants closer examination of how quickly young children are recognised as sick, referred and brought to appropriate care.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
At the United Nations General Assembly, Tanzania and Rwanda have been commended for their efforts to combat maternal mortality. The article frames this praise through the personal story of a Kenyan man whose wife suffered life-threatening bleeding complications after childbirth.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
September is suicide prevention month. According to the World Health Organisation, one person dies by suicide every 40 seconds; in Kenya, about four people die by suicide daily. High suicide rates reflect poor mental health, and while a January 2025 High Court ruling decriminalised attempted suicide, the government has been slow to implement systems to prevent suicide.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
African Union member states accounted for nearly 178,600 maternal deaths and an estimated 1.18 million newborn deaths in 2023, representing 69 per cent and 51 per cent of global totals respectively. At UNGA 81, Africa is advancing a "Three Zeros" agenda—zero home deliveries, zero preventable maternal and newborn deaths, and zero unvaccinated children—to accelerate progress toward 2030 targets.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Democratic Republic of Congo's worst Ebola outbreak in history, declared in mid-May, is spreading to new parts of the country rather than winding down, according to Doctors Without Borders. As of the report date, the virus has killed more than 3,600 people out of 7,200 recorded infections.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Experts recommend couples undergo genotype testing before marriage to understand the risk of passing inherited blood disorders, particularly sickle cell disease, to their children. Knowing one's genotype allows couples to make informed decisions about their future and understand the risks of inherited conditions.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
Amsons Group has begun construction of a Sh4.5 billion Level Four mother-and-child hospital in Bomet County, the first of ten healthcare facilities the group plans to build across Kenya within two years.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
A 23-year-old man from South Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo traveled across borders through Rwanda and Uganda, carrying Bundibugyo Ebola into Sud-Ubangi province, where 38 contacts were traced. Uganda declared its own Bundibugyo outbreak over on July 28 after recording 20 confirmed cases and two deaths, following 42 consecutive days without new cases.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →
A young man's death in Naivasha following a drinking competition has prompted calls for investigation into the safety of bottled spirits sold in Kenya, with Kenyans reporting unusual hangovers, stomach pain, vomiting and confusion after consuming alcohol they suspect is counterfeit or adulterated.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights has called for urgent action on Kenya's suicide crisis, noting that the Ministry of Health estimates four people die by suicide daily, but cautioning that the true scale is unknown due to the absence of a national suicide registry and persistent stigma.
10 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Ministry of Health has activated its El Niño preparedness plan in 18 high-risk counties ahead of heavy rains expected during October-December, warning of increased flooding, displacement, and waterborne and vector-borne disease outbreaks. The ministry is seeking support from development and health partners for medical structures, emergency services, health campaigns, water and sanitation interventions, and medical supplies.
9 September 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has unveiled a partnership with Italy and GKSD Group to construct 13 Level Five county referral hospitals and two Level Six national teaching and referral hospitals across 15 counties, aimed at expanding specialized healthcare and addressing hospital bed shortages.
9 September 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya has signed a partnership with Italian firm GKSD Group to develop 15 new hospitals across the country, comprising 13 Level 5 county referral hospitals and two Level 6 national teaching and referral hospitals. The agreement, signed at State House Nairobi and witnessed by President Ruto, is part of the Government of Italy's Mattei Plan for Africa partnership framework.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has set 2028 as the target to integrate evidence-based traditional medicine into the mainstream healthcare system, with Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale stating the government will not create a parallel system but bring traditional, complementary, and modern medicine together under one healthcare framework, provided traditional practices meet safety, quality, and effectiveness standards. The integration will be guided by the National Traditional Complementary Intervention Medicine Policy, which the Ministry of Health is finalizing and will present to Cabinet for approval after nationwide public participation.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
WHO estimates 359 million people globally lived with an anxiety disorder in 2021, with women more affected than men and symptoms often beginning in childhood or adolescence. A Kenyan study of 7,865 secondary school students found 25.1 per cent had clinically elevated anxiety symptoms, with academic pressure and lower perceived control linked to higher symptoms.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Catastrophic flooding and landslides on the Nepal-Tibet border killed at least 160 people and left hundreds missing. Water and debris crashed downstream on both sides of the border, hitting villages and towns along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers in Nepal.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The World Health Organisation has warned against changing childhood vaccination schedules without strong scientific evidence, following the United States' announcement of significant changes to its immunisation policy. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the organisation was concerned that the US changes were not aligned with established evidence, noting that delaying vaccines or separating doses could leave children unprotected against preventable diseases.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has infected 155 health workers, 45 of whom have died, while frontline teams monitor 19,630 contacts and manage 751 active cases across 47 health zones. The response is further strained by systemic issues including unpaid wages and poor working conditions for healthcare workers.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
Most headaches are harmless and follow common triggers like stress or poor sleep, but some can indicate serious underlying conditions and warrant medical attention. Headache disorders affect an estimated 2.9 billion people globally, with tension-type headache most common and migraine causing the greatest disability, particularly among women.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board has approved seven semaglutide-based medicines in Kenya, expanding treatment options for type 2 diabetes. Although the products share the same active ingredient, they do not necessarily have the same approved uses, and the regulator has warned the public against using semaglutide medicines without medical supervision, particularly for weight loss.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court has rejected a petition by death row convict James Mwinga Gathuri to cap all jail sentences at 67 years, Kenya's normal life expectancy. Justice Roselyne Aburili ruled that Gathuri, whose sentence was already reduced from death to 40 years by the Supreme Court, cannot seek further redress on the same matter and cannot benefit from a review twice.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has one doctor for more than 5,000 people, widening a gap with WHO recommendations of one per thousand. An opinion piece argues that neighbourhood pharmacies, already the first point of care for many Kenyans, could help address this shortage by managing common minor ailments with support from qualified pharmacists.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The WHO director general has arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo for meetings with President Felix Tshisekedi as the Ebola epidemic spreads at an "exceptional" pace. The country's 17th Ebola outbreak, declared in May, has recorded 3,874 confirmed cases and 1,751 deaths, with the Bundibugyo virus variant currently lacking a vaccine or treatment.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Only six out of ten babies born in Kenya are breastfed within the first hour of life despite nearly nine in ten deliveries occurring under skilled health workers, experts warn. Early breastfeeding provides colostrum, a nutrient-rich first milk that protects newborns against life-threatening infections when the risk of death is highest.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has reached 3,748 confirmed cases with 1,657 deaths and a 44 per cent case fatality rate on its 78th day, now the second-largest Ebola outbreak in history. Health authorities report that transmission continues to outpace response efforts despite improvements in contact tracing.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
Research shows that chronological age reveals little about how well the brain ages, with people of the same age maintaining vastly different levels of cognitive function. Brain resilience—the ability to continue functioning well despite age-related changes, illness, or adversity—explains these differences better than age alone, and foundations for brain health are laid across a lifetime through health, education, living conditions, and access to care.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak has reached 2,994 confirmed cases with 97 new infections and 62 deaths reported in a single day, mostly in Ituri Province. The virus is spreading northward toward South Sudan, raising concerns about potential spread closer to Kenya through cross-border movement.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Self-care—the ability of individuals and communities to maintain health, prevent disease, and manage illness—should be recognized as the "first mile of healthcare" in Kenya's universal health coverage agenda, not as a substitute for professional care but as an integrated part of a more preventive and accessible health system.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto announced that the Government will begin paying medical insurance for all 107,000 Community Health Promoters under the Social Health Authority this month. The National Government will provide 390 million shillings, with counties expected to contribute a similar amount.
25 July 2026 · Capital News →