Every September, the world marks Sickle Cell Awareness Month, a time to spotlight a condition that silently affects millions yet remains surrounded by stigma and neglect. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 300,000 babies are born with…
The Ulinzi Sports Complex will host the World’s Second Postpartum Haemorrhage (PPH) Awareness Run on September 28, 2025, filling the streets of Nairobi. The #IWillRunForHer event, is a part of a growing global movement to end the preventable tragedy of…
West Pokot County, a vast semi-arid region in Kenya’s Rift Valley, continues to grapple with food insecurity and recurrent cattle rustling, which have significantly hindered school enrolment and attendance. According to the County Department of Children Services, approximately 40,000 children…
When Moses Fokuo, a Person With Disability (PWD) who uses a wheelchair, steps out of his home in Kwabenya, Accra, to catch a bus, his journey is often met with frustration. Despite the promises of inclusive public services, the harsh…
Tobacco exposure killed more than 7 million people globally in 2023, according to estimates from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington. The analysis, drawn from the Global Burden of Disease study and presented…
As mental health continues to be a pressing global concern, Kenya is ramping up efforts to address the growing crisis. According to September 2024 mental health evaluation revelation, Kenya’s Ministry of Health’s Director General, Dr. Patrick Amoth, explained that 10.3%…