NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 8 – The Ministry of Health has reported a single Mpox-related death in Kenya, while 13 patients have fully recovered from the virus. The ministry reported the casualty on Friday even as it confirmed three new cases from Mombasa, Nairobi, and Nakuru, bringing the total number of Mpox cases in the country to seventeen. “The National Public Health Laboratory has confirmed three (3) new cases from Mombasa, Nakuru, and Nairobi counties,” MoH noted marking the end of a month without any new cases. The cases currently under management bring the total of confirmed cases to 17, distributed across eleven counties, including Nakuru, Kajiado, Bungoma. Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa emphasized the Ministry’s dedication to public health, noting the department’s ongoing efforts to combat the virus and protect
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Ng’iya Girls High School top students and teachers share a photo momemt at Kisumu International Airport on Thursday. [Washington Onyango,Standard] The sun blazed across the Kisumu skyline on a remarkable Thursday morning as ten of Ng’iya Girls High School’s brightest students arrived at Kisumu International Airport. The anticipation was palpable, their faces glowing with a mixture of excitement and nervousness. Dressed in their glittering white and blue school uniforms, the girls were about to embark on an extraordinary journey—a fully paid academic trip courtesy of Ng’iya Girls High School, in recognition of their academic excellence. Their hard work, dedication, and pursuit of greatness had earned them this unique reward—a flight to Nairobi. It was not just any trip; it was the fruit of their relentless commitment to their studies, a
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Mpox Vaccines The Access and Allocation Mechanism for Mpox has allocated an initial 899,000 vaccine doses to nine countries, including Nigeria, across the African region, which have been hard-hit by the current Mpox surge. This was disclosed in a joint press statement issued by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. The statement noted that, in collaboration with affected countries and donors, the decision aims to ensure that the limited doses are used effectively and fairly, with the overall objective of controlling the outbreaks. It said the AAM principals from Africa CDC, the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, UNICEF, and the World Health Organisation approved the allocation, following the recommendations of an independent Technical Review Committee of the Continental Incident Management Support Team
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The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) community in South Africa (SA) contributes billions annually to the local economy. This is according to the latest research conducted by the Other Foundation, which said the LGBTQIA+ contributed at least R250 billion in the past financial year. However, the accuracy of the study has been questioned by IOL Opinion writer Azanian Ronin, who questioned how the LGBTQIA+ community was possibly worth more than the coal industry at R190 billion, the export values of the African Growth and Opportunities Act at R220 billion and the spending on SA’s social welfare grants, which benefit 19 million people, at R232 billion annually. The study is based on a quantitative survey managed and distributed online by Ipsos South Africa with the support of
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At least Four in every a thousand Kenyan are blind or suffers from optical related ailments and need urgent eye care to reverse the trend, a survey has revealed. According to a Rapid Assessment of Avoidable Blindness (RAAB) report , 2024, although the burden has reduced from 0.7percent in the 1990s to 0.4 percent going by latest figures aggravating the needs for optical health services. According to the Study, one glaring eye condition is cataract which remains the leading cause of the blindness and yet it can be corrected through a cost effective surgical procedure. The report shows that Cataract, uncorrected refractive errors of glaucoma contribute to about 85 percent of visual impairments. Speaking during the launch of the RAAB report Health Cabinet Secretary Dr. Deborah Barasa said the survey
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Former President Donald Trump is set to return to the White House after winning Tuesday night’s election. As of Wednesday morning, Trump surpassed the 270 electoral votes need to secure the presidency, and that could mean major changes to the health care landscape. During his campaign, Trump vowed to make the Affordable Care Act “better” and to protect “women.” He also suggested that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. would shape the public health agenda of his administration. This is what a second Trump term would mean for health care policies including health insurance and reproductive rights. Future of the ACA and Medicare Trump has been inconsistent on what his plans are regarding the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the landmark law signed in 2010 by then-President Barack Obama. During his first term
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NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 6 – President William Ruto’s promise on free university promise will continue to be a mirage over crippling funds with the university funding agencies saying it will cost the government Sh990 Billion annually to fund higher learning students. With the current regime facing liquidity issues, the University Fund (UF) Chief Executive Officer George Monari dismissed assertions on free education for varsity students saying its not economically viable at the moment. “Its going to be very difficult to have free university education in the country as that’s why we moved from the differentiated unit cost model to the new university funding model which is all about equity. We would require Sh 990 Billion to carry out the proposal,” Monari told lawmakers. He was responding to issues raised by
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Legislation to prevent children accessing social media will be introduced by Australia’s parliament later this year and will take effect 12 months after ratification. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced plans to legislate for a ban on social media for children under 16 years of age, an initiative his government says is world-leading. Australia’s Minister of Communications Michelle Rowland said on Thursday that the social media platforms impacted would include Meta’s Instagram and Facebook, as well as Bytedance’s video-sharing TikTok and Elon Musk’s X, previously known as Twitter. Rowland said that Alphabet’s YouTube would also likely fall within the scope of the legislation. “Social media is doing harm to our kids, and I’m calling time on it,” Prime Minister Albanese told a news conference. Legislation will be introduced into
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Kumar Mehta celebrated Diwali last week by lighting up the night skies with vibrant fireworks from his Mumbai flat. As his nine-year-old daughter watched the darkened skies come alive, a thick blanket of smoke soon engulfed the building’s play area. Within moments, the child began struggling to breathe due to the billowing smoke and had to be rushed to a nearby hospital. “It was a Diwali nightmare for us. We never thought it would happen to us,” Mehta said after spending two days at the hospital as his daughter received treatment for respiratory issues. Such incidents have become increasingly common during Diwali, India ’s largest festival, which this year fell on October 31. While over a billion people lit lamps, donned festive attire, hosted gatherings, and visited family, the widespread
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Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong’o (center) during the launch of Digital Health Roadmap and the Kisumu Health Information Exchange and Data Repository blueprint. [Washington Onyango,Standard] Kisumu County health sector is ready to embrace a transformative shift in its healthcare delivery through the integration of digital technologies, as announced during the Lake Region Digital Health Conference. Hosted in Kisumu, the conference brought together key leaders, including Kisumu Governor Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o, who highlighted the county’s progress in utilizing digital tools to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Governor Nyong’o outlined the county’s experience since the launch of its UHC initiative in 2018, noting that Kisumu has been at the forefront of digital health adoption. From the digital registration of over 850,000 residents via the M-TIBA platform to the creation of the Kisumu Social
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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has stressed the importance of African leaders in developing a proactive, resilient, and visionary African health strategy. He emphasised that such a strategy must be capable of addressing both the current needs arising from past pandemic experiences and fortifying the continent against future global health security threats. Governor Sanwo-Olu made this statement while speaking at the opening of the 10th African Conference on One Health and Biosecurity, themed “From Ebola to COVID-19 and Beyond: Strengthening Africa’s Capacity to Address Emerging Global Health Security Threats.” The event was held on Wednesday at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. Represented by his deputy, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, Sanwo-Olu added that as the continent looks beyond the recent pandemic, African leaders must prioritize strengthening national health systems
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Novel Ford’s showroom at Oshakati is a new car dealer doubling up as a service centre. Though Namibia is seen as ‘bakkie country’, especially the northern parts of the country, they also sell smaller family cars, sales manager Anton Kandjimbi says. Novel Ford stocks all Ford 4×4 and 4×2 vehicles, like the Ford flagship brands Ranger, Everest and Tremor. Kandjimbi says the Raptor is the all-time favourite, as the dealer cannot keep up with demand. “As you can see on the floor, there is no Ranger Raptor here – as soon as one arrives, it is gone,” he says. The Raptor is a popular vehicle with its powerful engine and aggressive appearance. Its factory specifications are pretty impressive among those who either drive or want to drive this vehicle. The
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It has been projected that by the end of 2025, not fewer than a total of 1,700,000 pregnant women dwelling in rural areas across 15 selected states across the country would have been reach by the Federal Government through its National Emergency Medical and Ambulance System (NEMSAS) implemented rural emergency and maternal transportation services. The disclosure was made by Dr Saidu Ahmed Dumbulwa, the National Programme Manager, NEMSAS, in Damaturu at stakeholders’ engagement ahead of the implementation of the project in Yobe State. Represented by Ahmed Lawan-Tijjani, a NEMSAS Resource Person, the National Programme Manager of NEMSAS explained that the exercise which is to be rolled out across 15 states of the Federation is geared towards demand-driven generation, behavioural change and strengthening governance. He stressed the importance of the state
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A Form Four candidate from Laliat Secondary School, Kericho county, successfully welcomed a bouncing baby girl The 18-year-old was rushed to Kericho County Referral Hospital in distress, which forced her to undergo a caesarean section After welcoming her fruit of the womb, the teenage mother sat for her first two papers hours later On Monday, November 4, a young girl from Kericho county began her motherhood journey after successfully giving birth. Students sitting for an exam (l). Feet of a newborn baby (r). Credit: Getty Images/Simon Maina, LordHenriVoton.Source: Getty Images Kericho candidate gives birth at Kericho hospital The teenage mother delivered her bundle of joy hours before starting the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination. The Laliat Secondary School student welcomed a healthy baby girl at the Kericho County
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Looking to drive a healthier weight, get stronger or simply feel healthier? Protein will be your new best friend. Protein builds muscle, keeps your hunger in check, and strengthens your hair, skin and nails. But packing more of the good stuff into your routine is sometimes easier said than done – especially if you struggle to find time to cook meals from scratch or have recently gone vegan. Here’s how to sneak more protein into your everyday diet: MEAL PREPPING Prepping your favourite protein options ahead of time can make it simple to add them to future meals. Store pre-prepped proteins in the refrigerator and then reheat them to add to salads, casseroles, tacos, and other items throughout the week. Just be sure to follow food safety rules to avoid