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Kidney Disease Rising as World Kidney Day Marks 20 Years of Global Awareness

Health officials warn that millions may be living with chronic kidney disease as doctors push for earlier screening and

February 18, 2026

First Shipment of Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Drugs Arrives

By Chemtai Kirui NAIROBI, Feb 18 — The first 21,000 doses of a twice-yearly HIV prevention injection have arrived

February 17, 2026

Africa Moves to Control Its Medicines Market

By Chemtai Kirui Addis Ababa, February 2026 — As African heads of state gathered in Addis Ababa for

February 9, 2026

Kala-azar Cases Climb in Mandera as Disease Spreads to Neighboring Areas

By Chemtai Kirui Nairobi, Feb 9 — Health officials are sounding the alarm over a sharp rise in

February 5, 2026

Cancer Cases Rise in the Country as Early Detection and Treatment Efforts Expand

By Chemtai Kirui Nairobi, Feb 5 — Health authorities are grappling with a growing cancer burden, with officials

January 26, 2026

Leprosy Persists as Stigma and Late Diagnosis Keep Cases High

By Chemtai Kirui More than 170,000 new cases of leprosy are detected globally each year, according to the

January 26, 2026

Government Details Ksh92.5B Health Facility Payments Under New Financing Framework

By Chemtai Kirui Nairobi, Jan 26 — The government has issued a breakdown of Ksh92.5 billion paid to