How Ebola contact tracing works and why the 21-day period matters
Contact tracing plays a key role in controlling Ebola outbreaks. The process helps health authorities identify people who may have…
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Ebola: Government assures Kenyans as health authorities step up surveillance
The Ministry of Health has urged Kenyans to remain alert after confirming the country’s first imported case of Bundibugyo Ebola…
SHOFCO provides school uniforms to 2,911 learners in Nairobi
A Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) programme has provided school uniforms to 2,911 learners in public schools across Nairobi County.…
Jambojet helps authorities trace passengers after Ebola case
Jambojet says it is working with health authorities to trace passengers and crew members who may have come into contact…
Dr Mutiso murder: Husband opposes bail for five accused
The husband of the late Dr Victoria Mutiso has asked the court to reject bail applications by five people accused…
Kindiki says government will expand KMTC campuses to boost healthcare training
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has said the government will continue expanding Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) campuses across the country.…
Sifuna vows not to let Kenyans down as he takes over The Equitable Party
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has promised to lead The Equitable Party (TEP) with integrity as he prepares to contest the…
Government activates national plan as Kenya prepares for El Niño rains
The government has activated a national response plan to prepare for the expected El Niño rains across Kenya. The Ministry…
Government, governors agree on new SHA contracting rules for county hospitals
The Ministry of Health, Council of Governors (CoG) and Social Health Authority (SHA) have agreed on a new system for…
Kenya confirms first Ebola case after patient dies in Nairobi
Kenya has recorded its first case and death from the Ebola Bundibugyo virus (BDBV), Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has…
Ruto promises to consider two-year CBA cycle for teachers
President William Ruto has once again promised to consider teachers’ request to reduce the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) review period…