Minet Kenya has become the latest member of the country’s insurance industry to join the Nairobi Declaration on Sustainable Insurance (NDSI), an industry initiative to support the achievement of the UN Sustainable …
To mark the start of the global sixteen days of activism against gender activism, a campaign dubbed “Activate Nairobi” was launched at an event at the University of Nairobi with …
Let us face it. Healthcare is not cheap in Kenya. Although the government is trying to make it affordable, it is still out of reach for millions of Kenyans. For …
Dr. Aysha Edwards has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of AAR Hospital, effective Thursday 9th November 2023. With over a decade of experience, Dr. Edwards steps into this …
Old Mutual Health has launched the innovative Pharmacy First service in partnership with Haltons Pharmacy and Goodlife Pharmacy. These strategic partnerships are set to revolutionize how primary healthcare is accessed …
The Work Injury Benefits Act (WIBA), enacted in 2007 in Kenya, plays a vital role in ensuring the well-being of both individuals and businesses. This legislation is designed to compensate …
The Aga Khan University’s Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health, East Africa (CoEWCH EA) has handed over health equipment valued at KES 2 million to Pumwani Maternity Hospital …
Kenyans from all walks of life will have access to more pension savings products that cater to their diverse financial needs and adapt to the ever-changing economic landscape. This is …
Kenchic has now been recognized by the International Poultry Council (IPC) as the first African organization to successfully adopt the council’s antimicrobial stewardship principles. This milestone achievement showcases Kenchic’s unwavering …
iZola has today launched Xaidi App, a new digital health helper that seeks to empower special needs children and their families by enabling them to navigate their day-to-day life challenges …
Mental health experts and neuroscientists have convened in Nairobi to explore innovative solutions and strategies to promote brain health in low- and middle-income countries. The conference held under the theme ‘Healing …
In the realm of education, where every lesson is a brushstroke shaping the canvas of tomorrow, the mental well-being of teachers stands as a silent conductor orchestrating the symphony of …
Home is where the heart is, and protecting your home and everything in it should be a top priority. The domestic Package is designed to be an all-in-one solution for …
The teacher’s medical scheme administered through Minet Kenya comes with many benefits for Kenyan teachers including the provision of maternity services, and family planning among others. These benefits are available …
Within the TSC Medical Scheme, dental health is a top priority, and members can access an extensive range of dental services. This comprehensive coverage includes dental consultation and anesthetist fees, …
In the TSC scheme, outpatient benefits ensure individuals and families receive comprehensive healthcare without hospitalization. These benefits cover various healthcare services, from routine check-ups to specialized treatments. The cover benefits …
Kenya Reinsurance Corporation (Kenya Re) through its flagship corporate social responsibility, the Niko Fiti campaign has today launched the distribution of assistive and mobility devices that will see more than …
In a world where health and wellness have taken center stage, we often hear about the importance of maintaining a robust immune system. But what does it mean to have …
Surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy are the standard treatment options for all types of cancer. As a part of the treatment options, radiotherapy plays an important role in the management of …
Roche and the Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF) have launched a new fellowship program to support the next generation of African scientists. The AREF-Roche and Genentech Fellowship Program will support …
Concerns have been raised in Kirinyaga after four men committed suicide in three days. This is the highest number of suicides in such a short period ever witnessed in Kirinyaga …
Britam General Insurance has partnered with Haltons Pharmacy, GoodLife Pharmacy, Malibu Pharmacy, and MYDAWA Online Pharmacy to launch the Pharmacy First Program, a service that allows Britam medical insurance clients …
They arrived at Shamba Events in Loresho in Numbers. Some came in cars and others on motorbikes. Others casually strolled in. But something unique about them struck me; they were …
Teachers serve as the bedrock of knowledge dissemination in the educational landscape, playing an indelible role in shaping our society’s future. Teachers in Kenya and around the world are the …
LG Electronics has partnered with the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) and Kenya Tissue and Transplant Authority (KTTA) to address the increased blood shortage in the country as part of …
Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH, N) has for the second time been certified as a Centre of Excellence for the management of heart attacks by the Joint Commission International …
Over three decades have passed since the inception of World Mental Health Day in 1992, an initiative by the World Federation for Mental Health to spotlight mental health issues and …
M-TIBA has partnered with eBee, an electric mobility solutions provider that creates jobs for youth and women by providing last-mile delivery services on electric bicycles. The partnership will enable over …
Chest pain that feels like pressure or tightness can be an indicator of serious and life-threatening heart disease and should be evaluated promptly ideally in an emergency department. It is …
Britam General Insurance has unveiled a health insurance package dubbed Milele Junior designed exclusively for children aged between 37 weeks and 18 years. The launch of the medical cover addresses …
Lancet Series on small vulnerable newborns calls for standardization of data, technology, and quality pre-natal information as national preventive measures to curb the high rate of newborns born too small …
The much-needed but rarely-found bee venom honey is now found in Kenya, stocked by Savannah Honey, sighing relief to millions of Kenyans who often look for it for the massive …
Britam Insurance, Airtel Money, and Inclusivity Solutions have partnered to introduce a range of mobile-enabled insurance solutions targeting lower-income families and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The partnership aims …
Mbagathi Hospital is in Nairobi County. It takes care of thousands of patients on a daily basis. When we visited it last week, all the benches were full, hopeful patients …
A section of Nairobians is going through hell from millions of blood-sucking bedbugs that are taking them through hell and posing a health challenge to thousands of them. Most of …
The Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative (DAC) has partnered with the Aga Khan University’s Brain & Mind Institute (BMI), to launch a two-part research programme for dementia. This collaboration aims to address the …
There is good news for patients referred for endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures but are hesitant due to the intrusive nature of the procedures as Aga Khan University Hospital has introduced …
Tatu City, the 5,000-acre mixed-use Special Economic Zone (SEZ) on Nairobi’s doorstep, has announced the appointment of AAR Healthcare as its exclusive provider of emergency healthcare. Effective immediately, AAR Healthcare …
To function properly, the human body requires several minerals in addition to the proteins, carbohydrates, and fats that are frequently discussed. The list of minerals helps the body perform essential …
Medic East Africa in partnership with The Kenya Healthcare Federation, held an interactive engagement event with professionals and stakeholders in the healthcare industry on Tuesday 25th July. The event had …
Health practitioners and patient advocates from across Africa gathered in Nairobi for the 5th Society for Neuro-oncology in sub-Saharan Africa conference to discuss how to improve care for patients with …
Pain is a common phenomenon that is experienced by almost everyone. It is estimated that about 20% or more of the population may suffer from chronic pain and the prevalence …
According to the World Bank, an estimated 500 million women and adolescent girls lack access to menstrual products and adequate facilities for menstrual hygiene management. Data from the Ministry of …
Art Café, in partnership with PAMBA, a wisdom and wellness platform founded by celebrated TV host Tamima has organized a series of Monthly exercises to promote mental wellness. Tamima, known …
We are well into Kenya’s cold season, which has seen us experience extremely low temperatures as well as a fair share of rainfall. Sweater and space heater stores see a …
FullCare (Kenya) Medical SEZ Limited, a leading manufacturer of medical care and protective equipment, has announced plans to establish a state-of-the-art production facility at Tatu City, Kenya’s first operational Special …
The organizers of leading healthcare exhibitions like Arab Health, FIME, Africa Health, and Medlab Middle East- Informa Markets have announced the commencement of Medic East Africa and Medlab East Africa. …
The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH, N) has opened a new Speciality and Executive Clinic in Karen, as part of its strategy to increase access to specialized care. The …
The Aga Khan Development Network Eastern Africa Regional COVID-19 Response Program has come to an end with Aga Khan and partners saying the program was a success in impacting and …
Kenya has inked strategic deals with the Korea Trade Centre (KOTRA), the commercial section of the embassy of South Korea aimed at boosting universal health coverage with a keen focus …
RUBiS Energy Kenya has partnered with GirlsRunPeriod, a Canadian NGO addressing global period poverty, and Women Development Centre (WODEC) to host the GirlsRun event for a second year. The run …
As the world slowly starts to forget the dark memories of the deadly Covid-19, China, the origin of Covid-19, has declared another new variant capable of infecting 65 million people …
Ms. Elizabeth Wasunna has been appointed the new General Manager of AAR Healthcare, the company announced today. With over 20 years of experience leading multicultural teams, Elizabeth brings a unique …
Safaricom Foundation has equipped eight learning institutions and two health facilities in the counties of Kericho, Baringo, Nandi, Bomet, and Narok at a total cost of KES 8.6 million. In …
Earlier this month, a panel of Experts gathered in Johannesburg to discuss how tobacco harm reduction in Africa. International public health experts have urged South African lawmakers to follow the …
The Aga Khan University (AKU) has officially launched two new undergraduate degree programs Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) and Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Direct Entry having received …
The ultimate treatment of endometriosis is removing the abnormally located tissue, known as excision surgery. This is a delicate operation that aims to balance the restoration of normal function and …
In most cases, when we talk about air conditioners, we rarely talk about their health benefits. Mostly, we only mention their features and the convenience that comes with them, but …
AAR Healthcare Kenya has launched a new outpatient center in Kisumu, Kenya at the United Mall Outpatient Centre, in a drive that will see residents within and without the city …
Prevention is better than cure. Why ingest foods that cause belly fat them start spending money and times trying to do away with the fats? Just avoid them. Here are …
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that oral diseases affect nearly 3.5 billion people globally. That’s close to half of the world’s estimated 7.7 billion people. Dental caries, also known …
Old Mutual Kenya has announced new measures aimed at creating a more conducive working environment, promoting gender equality, and boosting productivity for its female staff. As part of the new …
If you have a relative who was supposed to join the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), let them know that the admission portal for March 2023 is now live. Candidates …
We rarely talk about mental health and accord it the seriousness that it deserves. It is easy for people to notice certain changes in people but rarely do they get …
There is broad support across the country for policymakers to take aggressive action provide alternatives that will lower smoking rates in Kenya. This is according to a survey that shows …
Colgate-Palmolive has announced the launch of the new Colgate MCP that will revolutionize the everyday oral care category it created with the introduction of Colgate MCP. The newly introduced Colgate …
BURN Manufacturing, makers of the iconic Jikokoa took part in the Clean Cooking Week that happened at the Kenyatta International Conference Center (KICC). This is the second edition of the …
James Mwaura won in the Kenyan Wings for Life World Run through the app held on Sunday at the Jeffreys sports club by clocking 53km in 3hours. James also emerged …
Abu Dhabi’s HOPE Consortium and world-leading experts marked the end of The World Immunisation & Logistics Summittoday by pledging to close the global immunization gap. Through a series of key …
The HOPE Consortium’s World Immunisation & Logistics Summit was opened today by H.H. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation with a call …
The Nairobi-based healthcare services provider Columbia Africa has opened its second medical facility in the Lavington area, after its inaugural outlet in 2016 in Parklands as part of its growth …
Ernest Agyemang Yeboah said that if the body dies, life ends! If the body is disturbed, life is disturbed. If the mind is not sound, everything least sound well to …
realme, one of the fastest-growing smartphone brands in the world has today announced its official entry into the Kenyan market as part of the brand’s global growth and expansion strategy. The company, whose operations in …
While shopping for a good insurance provider, it is important to look for a provider who will give you the best in terms of services as well as premiums that …
Covid-19 has really changed how people behave and relate to each other. Being a new disease that just hit the world, there are so many things that people do not …
Data Integrated Limited has partnered with Toyota Kenya to avail handwashing facilities at various bus termini in the Nairobi Metropolitan area in efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus …
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