Two cases of hantavirus have emerged following the deaths of three individuals and the serious illness of a UK national during a suspected outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean.On May 4, 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) released a report detailing the characteristics of this deadly virus.
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Job Masakhue Lukuru Obwaka Dies, Medical Fraternity Pays Tribute
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) mourns the loss of veteran Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Job Masakhue Lukuru Obwaka, recognizing him as a distinguished leader in women’s healthcare and a mentor to countless doctors.In a condolence statement released on May 1, 2026, KMPDU highlighted Obwaka's extensive service
Kenya Scraps SHA Co-Pay for Teachers, Averts Nationwide Strike
The government has eliminated co-payments for teachers under the Social Health Authority (SHA) plan, a strategic decision aimed at averting a potential nationwide strike over healthcare concerns.This significant development follows a high-level meeting that united the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), the Social Health Authority (SHA), the Kenya Union of Post-Primary
WHO Warns on Rising Myopia Risk in Children, Shares Prevention Tips
The World Health Organization (WHO) has outlined essential steps that parents and guardians can take to safeguard their children from myopia, a prevalent eye condition. In a report published on the WHO's official X account on April 19, 2026, the organization emphasized the risks associated with children spending excessive time
How Your Smartwatch Is Lying to You, According to Science
Cancer Awareness: Personal Loss Sparks Urgent Call for Prevention and Early Detection
The pain of losing a loved one never truly dissipates; it lingers like an open wound that resists healing.Over the past two years, I experienced this heartache firsthand, losing two family members to cancer, a disease that continues to claim thousands of lives annually and is often underestimated in our
KNH Nurses End Strike After Deal With Government, Services Resume
Nurses at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) have successfully concluded their strike following extensive negotiations, alleviating the burden on patients and enabling services to recommence at the country’s largest referral hospital.On April 14, 2026, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced that nurses agreed to return to work after signing a comprehensive
Kenyan Radiologist Wins Global Grant for Sickle Cell Stroke Study
Dr. Connie Ongeti, a senior radiologist at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH), has secured a prestigious international research grant to lead a groundbreaking study focused on stroke prevention in children with sickle cell disease. She received this award from the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
Ultrasound Delays Putting Pregnant Women and Cancer Patients at Risk, Sonographers Warn
Healthcare professionals decry staffing shortages, equipment breakdowns, and growing backlogs as patients face prolonged waits for critical diagnostic services. Prolonged delays in accessing ultrasound services are putting pregnant women and cancer patients at significant risk, sonographers have warned, as public health facilities across the country grapple with staffing shortages, equipment breakdowns,
Herman Manyora Charged in Nairobi Hospital Tender Fraud Case
Political analyst Herman Manyora faces charges of cheating under Section 315 of the Penal Code. Allegations suggest that he fraudulently acquired Sh516,000 in a Nairobi Hospital tender deal.On Wednesday, Manyora appeared before Magistrate Paul Mutai at the Milimani Law Courts, where he denied the charges. The court subsequently released him