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HEALTHSep 3Kenya: Nurses protest in Nairobi over work conditionsWearing white and carrying placards, dozens of nurses took to the streets of Nairobi, protesting over what they say is the government's failure to address long-standing labor grievances.Africanews [en]
HEALTHAug 26Kenyan mothers die by the hundreds in childbirth as health care remains weakAfricanews [en]
HEALTHAug 25‘Enough is enough’: Kenya nurses strike over pay and working conditionsShiru Kihara, a nurse in Kenya, explains why she and thousands of other nurses are on strike demanding fair pay.Al Jazeera [en]
HEALTHAug 12CANCER AWARENESS CAMPAIGN STRENGTHENS PREVENTIVE HEALTHCARE – Ministry of Defence – KenyaKenya's Ministry of Defence is strengthening preventive healthcare through a cancer awareness campaign. This highlights efforts to promote public health and early disease prevention.mod.go.ke · Kenya
HEALTHJul 23The Economic and human cost of neglecting mental health in KenyaThis article discusses the economic and human costs associated with neglecting mental health in Kenya, highlighting a significant societal and public health challenge.standardmedia.co.ke · Kenya
HEALTHJul 21Ebola quarantine center for Americans is up and working in Kenya despite a court ban , activists sayclickondetroit.com · United States
HEALTHJul 20Ebola quarantine center for Americans is up and working in Kenya despite a court ban , activists sayAn Ebola quarantine center for Americans is reportedly operational in Kenya, despite a court ban, according to activists. This situation highlights a conflict between public health measures and legal directives in an international context.news4jax.com · United States
HEALTHJul 19HEALTHY COMMUNITIES , STRONGER PARTNERSHIPS : MEDICAL OUTREACH ADVANCES WELL - BEING – Ministry of Defence – KenyaThe Ministry of Defence in Kenya is conducting medical outreach programs aimed at advancing community well-being and fostering stronger partnerships. This initiative focuses on improving public health through military-led efforts.mod.go.ke · Kenya
HEALTHJul 19Seven U . S . aid workers quarantined in Kenya after exposure to EbolaSeven U.S. aid workers have been quarantined in Kenya after exposure to the Ebola virus. This indicates a public health response to potential disease transmission.spokesman.com · United States
HEALTHJul 14How Kenyan volunteers hunt polio’s hidden trailCommunity health volunteers travel across remote northern Kenya to detect poliovirus before it can spread.Al Jazeera [en]
HEALTHJul 12MSF Ebola training in Kenya prepares doctors for intense jobDoctors Without Borders (MSF) is conducting Ebola training in Kenya to prepare medical professionals for the demands of the disease. This effort focuses on health preparedness for a severe illness.standardmedia.co.ke · Kenya
HEALTHJul 11Kenya’s "Birdman" goes viral with rescued birds — and sparks health concernsA Kenyan man known online as “Birdman” has become a viral sensation for sharing his life with rescued wild birds. The former homeless man from Nairobi says caring for injured birds gave him purpose and now forms the heart of his conservation message. However, after videos showed him eating from the same plate as his birds, health officials warned of the risk of diseases transmitted from animals to humans. Magutha rejects those concerns, insisting that his rescued birds are free to leave once they recover.France 24 [en]
HEALTHJul 1How haircuts are helping men recover at a Kenyan mental health hospitalAt Kenya’s largest mental health referral hospital, male patients are offered a different kind of therapy: a personal grooming session provided by two visiting barbers. Healthcare workers say personal grooming is an important aspect of recovery, as patients often lose interest in self-care.Africanews [en]
HEALTHJul 1Personal grooming services boost patients' dignity at Kenyan mental health hospitalAt Kenya’s largest mental health referral hospital, male patients are offered a different kind of therapy: a personal grooming session provided by two visiting barbers. Healthcare workers say personal grooming is an important aspect of recovery, as patients often lose interest in self-care.Africanews [en]
HEALTHJul 1How barbers help Kenya's largest mental health hospital, one haircut at a timeIn Kenya, mental health workers are trying to get men to take their psychological wellbeing more seriously. It can be a huge uphill battle, particularly when people feel like they have to suffer in silence. However, doing small things intentionally is a powerful start. The country's largest psychiatric referral hospital is welcoming back a former patient who's helping others in their recovery by offering grooming sessions to help them boost their self-esteem.France 24 [en]
HEALTHJun 25Ebola Facility Sparks Debate in Kenya as Ruto Defends U . S . PartnershipA debate has arisen in Kenya regarding an Ebola facility, with President Ruto defending the partnership with the U.S. This issue involves public health, international cooperation, and national discussion.africa.com · South Africa
HEALTHJun 24Kenyan Health Minister orders halt of construction of US Ebola facilityKenya’s Health Minister has stopped the construction of a US Ebola facility in Kenya.Al Jazeera [en]
HEALTHJun 23Kenya Health Minister says halting US-backed Ebola quarantine centerHealth Minister Aden Duale told a court he ordered an immediate stop to construction, after being held in contempt for ignoring previous court orders. The plans to set up the facility prompted protests and unrest.DW News [en]
HEALTHJun 23Kenya minister says US-run Ebola facility plans halted after court orderKenya stops constructing US-run Ebola site amid public outcry; $13.5m US funding is criticised as masking health risks.Al Jazeera [en]
HEALTHBREAKINGJun 23Kenya halts controversial U.S.-backed ebola site, minister saysKenya has ordered a halt to preparations for a US-run Ebola quarantine facility, the health minister told a court Tuesday after being held in contempt for ignoring a previous stop-work order.Africanews [en]