Multi-cancer blood test shows real promise in NHS study
In 85% of those positive cases, it also pinpointed the original site of cancer.
Health
Kenya must now consider ban on tobacco farming – advocates
It leads to labour exploitation, environmental degradation, and health problems for farmers.
Kenyan scientists on standby to make vaccine within 100 days
A typical vaccine takes 5 to 10 years to develop. Covid-19 holds the record for shortest time 326 days
How Kenya will benefit from new strategy to stop infections
In September last year, at least six babies died after contracting drug-resistant pneumonia at the KNH
Nakhumicha meets heads of WHO, Gavi as health meeting ends
Kenya thanked WHO for support in health emergencies, including the recent donation of ambulances
67% Kenyans with high blood pressure not on treatment — WHO
The condition, if uncontrolled, can lead to disability, heart disease, heart attack, and stroke, WHO says.
Migori to be feted as world celebrates No Tobacco Day
The county government has helped transition more than 1,000 farmers from tobacco farming into other crops
New superbug-killing antibiotic discovered using AI
The researchers say AI has the power to massively accelerate the discovery of new drugs.
Larry Madowo overwhelmed after opening Twitter DM
"There are hundreds of messages so I can't possibly respond to all. But I'll try."
Kenya monitors cholera, Rift Valley Fever ahead of El Nino rains
For RVF, flooding provides ideal conditions for mosquito multiplication and, consequently, disease emergence
More top Kemsa bosses likely to lose jobs — Nakhumicha
New board restructuring Kemsa, merging some departments and abolishing others.
How pollution is causing a male fertility crisis
Male infertility contributes to approximately half of all cases of infertility.
Kenya asked to join Global Fund procurement system
Kenya opted out of GF pooled procurement that buys supplies for many countries in bulk.
New plan to make malaria vaccines widely available
About 600 Kenyan children took part in phase three trials for R21 vaccine conducted in Kilifi
Clinicians issue ultimatum, threaten mass action from Monday
It wants the ministry to post interns with immediate effect.