Kenya Assures Public of Low Risk as India Reports New Nipah Virus Cases
Kenya’s Ministry of Health has issued a public advisory following the confirmation of two cases of the Nipah virus (NiV)…
Rwanda sends humanitarian aid to Mozambique after deadly floods
The Government of Rwanda has delivered humanitarian assistance to Mozambique following severe floods that have caused widespread destruction, displaced hundreds…
WHO appeals for $1 billion amid growing global health emergencies
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a $1 billion appeal for 2026, warning that shrinking humanitarian funding is forcing…
Kenya’s North-East grapples with deadly drought amid food and water shortages
In north-eastern Kenya’s Mandera County, along the borders with Ethiopia and Somalia, communities are grappling with the devastating effects of…
How Teen Girls Slip into Early Motherhood
Rising teenage pregnancies in Rwanda highlight urgent need for national intervention. Berwa’s (not her real name) journey to motherhood began…
US FDA approves Wegovy pill, expanding options for weight-loss treatment
The United States Food and Drug Administration has given the green light to the first-ever pill-based version of Wegovy, a…
DRC: Children from broken families celebrate human rights and share their voices
A special day of free expression was organized on Wednesday, December 10, in Kinshasa for children from broken families, in…
Kenya’s $2.5 billion health deal with U.S. halted by high court
The High Court has temporarily blocked Kenya’s historic five-year health agreement with the United States, a deal worth KSh 207…
New case challenges long-held beliefs about HIV cure mechanisms
A newly documented case of long-term HIV remission is reshaping scientific understanding of what it takes to functionally cure the…
Nyarushishi Camp Boosts Immunization for Children of Congolese Refugees
A total of 450 children born to Congolese refugee families currently sheltered in the Nyarushishi Camp in Rusizi District have…
