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19 May 2024
WHO prequalifies new dengue vaccine
A new vaccine for dengue received prequalification from the World Health Organization (WHO) on 10 May 2024. TAK-003 is the second dengue vaccine to be prequalified by WHO. Developed by Takeda, ...
19 May 2024
Kenya’s 15 billion tree campaign: A crucial step in the fight against climate change
Kenya, a nation known for its stunning landscapes and rich biodiversity, is increasingly feeling the heat of climate change. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and severe droughts are no lo...
19 May 2024
IMF 6th reviews affirm Kenya’s economic resilience and emphasises critical reforms for sustained growth
In January 2024, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded its 2023 Article IV consultation with Kenya, alongside reviews of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Extended Credit Facility ...
9 May 2024
WHO Results Report 2023 shows notable health achievements and calls for a concerted drive toward SDGs
The World Health Organization (WHO) Results Report 2023, the most comprehensive to date, showcases the achievement of key public health milestones, even amid greater global humanitarian health needs d...
9 May 2024
Seeds of change: Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit ignites a new chapter in agricultural prosperity
In a landmark gathering, the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit convened from May 7 to 9, 2024, at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi. The event marked a turning poin...
9 May 2024
Safeguarding children online: Lessons Kenya can learn from the UK’s OFCOM in the digital age
The internet is a mixed bag; on one hand, it has revolutionised communication and access to information, but it has also opened doors to a new set of challenges, particularly for children. Ensuring ...
9 May 2024
Africa’s trillion-dollar loss: Combating illicit financial flows through policy and advocacy.
Over the past 50 years, Africa is estimated to have lost more than $1 trillion in illicit financial flows (IFFs). This sum is roughly equivalent to all of the official development assistance received ...
9 May 2024
One shoe doesn’t fit all: Evaluating proposed graphic warnings for tobacco products through a harm reduction lens.
Kenya appears to be making a significant stride in public health by introducing graphic health warnings on tobacco products. This initiative has the potential to significantly reduce smoking rates, sa...
9 May 2024
Government faces backlash over response to flood crisis as multisectoral emergency efforts are mounted.
The prolonged heavy rainfall has impacted nearly the entire country, leading to widespread flooding, triggering landslides, and resulting in a growing number of casualties and significant damage. Th...
4 May 2024
Governments near agreement on package of amendments to the International Health Regulations (2005)
Historic move makes the world better prepared for and ready to respond to future public health emergencies. In the eighth meeting of the Working Group on Amendments to the International Health Regu...
4 May 2024
AGOA’s next chapter: Streamlining eligibility evaluation, expanding product coverage, and enhancing enforcement options.
The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) has been a driver of economic empowerment for African states, presenting another avenue for economic prosperity while bolstering international trade ties....
4 May 2024
Human rights in the supply chain: The need to comply to drive business success.
Understanding Human Rights James Nickel defined human rights as: basic moral guarantees that people in all countries and cultures allegedly have simply because they are people. Calling these gu...
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