Nairobi Hospital Joins Global Fight Against Kidney Disease with Free Public Screenings at World Kidney Day

NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 13 – The Nairobi Hospital hosted a vibrant public awareness forum to mark World Kidney Day 2026 Guided by the global theme, “Kidney Health for All – Caring for People, Protecting the Planet,” the event transformed the hospital grounds into a hub of community engagement, offering free screenings and expert-led workshops designed…

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Nairobi Hospital Trains Police Officers in Emergency Care

NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 3 – The Nairobi Hospital has successfully completed the training and certification of more than 50 personnel from the Administration Police, Kenya Prisons Service and IPOA the specialized training program bridges the gap between clinical excellence and law enforcement, equipping officers with the critical skills needed to handle medical emergencies. Building on…

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ACRC Report: ‘Dishi na County’ Most Affordable and Scalable Model, Urges Extension to Vulnerable Children in Urban Informal Settlements

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 28 – The Nairobi County Government in collaboration with LVCT Health has disseminated the ACRC Endline Research Report titled: “Co-Creating Sustainable School Feeding Programs for Children in Nairobi’s Informal Settlements.” African Cities Research Consortium (ACRC) report presented evidence from a participatory action research project implemented in Mathare and Viwandani informal settlements, where…

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Global Health Leaders Convene in Nairobi for 4th International Symposium on Streptococcus agalactiae Disease (GBS)

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 24 – The International Symposium on Streptococcus agalactiae Disease (ISSAD) commenced in Nairobi on February 23 2025 to 25th, marking a historic milestone as the first time this premier global conference has been hosted in East Africa. The 3-day conference brings together World-renowned scientists, public health officials and vaccine developers to accelerate…

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Nairobi Hospital Secures Prestigious ISO Certifications in Health, Safety and Environmental Management

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 19 – The Nairobi Hospital has successfully attained two prestigious international certifications: the ISO 14001:2015 for Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and the ISO 45001:2018 for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS) reaffirming its commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare within a safe, sustainable and secure environment. The dual certifications from the Kenya…

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Kenya Bridges Local Vaccine Manufacturing with Environmental Resilience to Curb Outbreaks

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 13 – Building on the momentum of high-level policy discussions, Day two of the KEMRI Annual Scientific and Health (KASH) Conference centered on the transformative potential of digital health technologies and the scaling of genomic surveillance across East Africa. As global health experts and local innovators deliberated on the “One Health” approach,…

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KEMRI’s 16th Annual Scientific and Health Conference (KASH) kicks off with a Bold Vision for Locally Made Vaccines

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 11- The 16th KEMRI Annual Scientific and Health Conference (KASH) has officially kick off in Nairobi serving as a high-level rallying point for experts to bridge the gap between innovation and accessibility. With a primary focus on bolstering local vaccine production and driving the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) agenda, the forum highlights…

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MTRH Signs Return-to-Work Formula with Clinical Officers

ELDORET, Kenya, Jan 17 – Healthcare operations at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) are set to return to full capacity following the successful signing of a return-to-work formula with clinical officers paving the way for the full resumption of normal services at the Hospital. The agreement follows constructive and consultative engagements between Hospital Management…

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