•Nakuru County has embraced artificial intelligence (AI) and automated technology to revolutionize the fight against tuberculosis (TB), improving early detection, diagnosis, and treatment while reducing community transmission of the disease. The County TB, Leprosy, and Lung Disease Coordinator, Dr. Neimah Barasa, announced that the adoption of advanced diagnostic tools—such as a digital AI-enabled X-ray machine, […]
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 […]
In a concerted effort to curb foodborne diseases and enhance public health, the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS), in collaboration with Egerton University, has trained 35 students on food safety and aflatoxin management. This initiative is part of the ‘Food Safety 4 Africa’ program, aimed at promoting the adoption of best practices in food […]
•County Officials and Donors Seek Solutions to Sustain HIV, TB, and Maternal Health Programs Nakuru County is taking urgent steps to protect critical healthcare services and ensure uninterrupted care for patients benefiting from donor-supported programs, particularly those focused on HIV, tuberculosis (TB), and maternal health. This comes in response to the U.S. government’s decision to […]
Naivasha, Kenya| In the heart of Naivasha, a dedicated humanitarian, Stephen Maina, is leading efforts to save lives and provide aid to those in need. As the 29-year-old head of the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) Naivasha branch, Maina has been at the forefront of emergency response, disaster management, and community outreach, impacting countless lives […]
Naivasha, Kenya| A tragic light aircraft crash at Kedong Ranch in Naivasha claimed the lives of a couple on Thursday evening. The victims, identified as Marcus Dunn and Anne Dunn, were prominent landowners and the proprietors of Loldia Farm in Naivasha. Details of the Crash According to the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA), the ill-fated […]
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