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

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Global Innovators Battle in Taipei as ‘Go Healthy with Taiwan’ Finals Spotlight Breakthrough Health Tech

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TAIPEI, Taiwan, Dec 12 – Six visionary teams from countries spanning the globe converged in Taipei, Taiwan, on December 10, 2025, for the grand finale of the prestigious “Go Healthy with Taiwan” Call for Proposals. The event saw top innovators compete after an initial pool of 638 submissions from 55 countries,including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda…

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IFC-Backed Biovac Achieves Major Milestone, Begins Clinical Trials for Africa’s First Domestically Developed Cholera Vaccine

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CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Dec 2 – Biovac, International Finance Corporation (IFC) client has commenced clinical trials for South Africa’s first domestically developed oral cholera vaccine, marking a historic and crucial milestone in bolstering Africa’s health security and self-sufficiency in vaccine production. The breakthrough promises sustainable vaccine sovereignty for the continent, providing rapid and reliable…

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