Nakuru, Kenya| In a groundbreaking move set to revolutionize medical education in Kenya, Egerton University has integrated virtual reality (VR) technology into its surgical training program. This initiative, spearheaded by Vice Chancellor Professor Isaac Kibwage, will allow medical students to observe live and pre-recorded surgical procedures in an immersive 360-degree virtual environment. The university has […]
•Authorities Warn Against Consuming Meat from Dead Animals Marsabit County health officials have raised concerns over food safety after 25 people, including six children, fell ill from consuming meat from a camel carcass in Kamboe, Laisamis Constituency. The incident, which occurred last Saturday, has prompted urgent medical intervention and renewed warnings against eating meat from […]
Kocholia, Kenya| Hundreds of Teso residents turned up at the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) in Kocholia on Tuesday to benefit from a free dental outreach program aimed at restoring dignity and improving oral health. The initiative, spearheaded by Brush for Life (BFL) International, a USA-based organization, focused on preventive care and education to mitigate […]
•New Hope for Addicts as Kenya’s Social Health Insurance Fund Expands Coverage In a significant move to combat drug and substance abuse, the government has announced an expansion of the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) to cover the high costs of rehabilitation for addicts who cannot afford treatment. Speaking at a public health forum, Cabinet […]
In a rare moment of reflection, billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has publicly admitted that his years-long association with the late Jeffrey Epstein was a grave error in judgment. Speaking candidly about the controversial relationship, Gates acknowledged that his interactions with Epstein, who was a convicted sex offender, were both unwise and misguided. “In retrospect, I […]
Isiolo, Kenya| Isiolo County Teaching and Referral Hospital (ICTRH) found itself at the center of controversy on Saturday after Senator Fatuma Dullo made an unannounced visit to the facility. Accompanied by a group of bloggers, photographers, and a large entourage of supporters, the senator’s visit has sparked heated debate, with health officials refuting claims of […]
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•Public Health Principal Secretary Advocates for Vaccination and Early Detection During Cervical Cancer Awareness Month Nairobi, Kenya| Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary (PS) Mary Muthoni has called on Kenyans to prioritize regular cervical cancer screening and vaccination to facilitate early detection and prevention. Speaking as January marks Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, PS Muthoni […]
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has assured Kenyans that the Marburg virus, recently reported in neighbouring Tanzania, has not been detected in Kenya. This assurance comes amid heightened public concern following reports of an outbreak of the deadly virus across the border. Speaking at Cottolengo Home for the Aged in Murang’a County, Principal Secretary for […]
Today, a delegation from the Department of Health, led by County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Health Services Lucy Kaburu, Chief Officer for Public Health Bisharo Hassan, and Zeinab Adan, a surveyor from the Department of Lands, held a significant meeting with Gambela residents and local institutions, including Gambela Primary School. The objective of the […]
