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Rising HIV Infections Among Young People Raise Fresh Concerns in Kenya

Jun 22, 2026 • Ropson

Rising HIV infections among children and young people raise concern as Kenya records 13,936 new cases in 2026 Kenya has recorded 13,936 new HIV…

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Young People Account for 62% of New HIV Infections in 2026 as Nairobi Tops List

Jun 19, 2026 • Ropson

Young People Account for 62% of New HIV Infections in 2026 as Nairobi Tops List of High-Burden Counties Kenya’s latest HIV and AIDS surveillance…

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Bhang Legalization in Kenya Debate: 7 Powerful Reasons the Country Is Divided

Jun 12, 2026 • Wilfred Okello

Bhang Legalization in Kenya continues sparking national debate as Kenyans discuss economic opportunities, health concerns and the future of cannabis laws.

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Why Combining Energy Drinks and Alcohol Puts Your Health and Life at Risk

Jun 11, 2026 • Ropson

Why Mixing Energy Drinks with Alcohol Can Mask Intoxication and Lead to Serious Health Risks The combination of energy drinks and alcohol has become…

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Kenya Shisha Ban Proposal: Shocking Reasons the Government Wants a Total Ban

Jun 8, 2026 • Wilfred Okello

Kenya Shisha Ban Proposal has sparked nationwide debate after the Ministry of Health unveiled plans to prohibit the importation, sale, promotion and use of…

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DR Congo Reports Over 220 Suspected Ebola Deaths as WHO Warns of Rapidly Spreading Outbreak

May 28, 2026 • Ropson

DR Congo Faces Escalating Ebola Crisis as Over 220 Suspected Deaths Raise Global Alarm The Democratic Republic of Congo is once again grappling with…

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Gates Foundation boosts Ebola fight in DRC and Uganda with Ksh1.9 billion support

May 25, 2026 • Brightone Otieno

Gates Foundation has pledged more than Ksh1.94 billion ($15 million) in emergency funding to support Ebola response efforts in Uganda and the Democratic Republic…

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Kenyan Researcher Wins Sh446 Million Global Award for Breakthrough in Early Cancer Detection

May 21, 2026 • Ropson

Kenyan Researcher Earns Sh446 Million Global Recognition for Breakthrough in Early Cancer Detection Kenya’s medical and scientific community is celebrating a major international achievement…

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WHO Confirms New Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo as Emergency Response Begins

May 17, 2026 • Merrick Alvids

Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have confirmed a new Ebola outbreak, triggering emergency response measures and regional health surveillance efforts.

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Hantavirus Outbreak Explained

May 8, 2026 • Ropson

Hantavirus Outbreak Explained: Origins, WHO Findings, Fatality Rate, and Lessons From Past Pandemics A new wave of concern has emerged globally after reports of…

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