Valentine’s Day 2026 is here, and for many, the sea of red roses and “perfect” social media posts can feel like a spotlight on what is missing. If you are navigating the aftermath of a failed relationship, the psychological weight can be heavy. However, the end of a romance isn’t…
Mandera, Kenya – For nearly a year, repeated misdiagnoses left 60-year-old Harada Hussein Abdirahman fighting for her life as Kenya grapples with its worst outbreak of kala-azar, also known as visceral leishmaniasis. The disease, spread by sandflies, is one of the most dangerous neglected tropical illnesses, with a fatality rate…
Dakar, Senegal – Public outrage is growing in Senegal following allegations that Softcare, a leading Chinese-owned manufacturer of sanitary pads and diapers, used expired raw materials in its products. The company has denied the claims, as well as accusations of bribery, but the controversy has sparked protests, parliamentary inquiries, and…
London, UK – In a dusty hospital basement on the outskirts of London, over 100 years of medical history lies preserved in tens of thousands of specimen boxes. Neatly arranged in rows, these tumour and tissue samples some dating back to the early 20th century may hold vital clues to…
Lilongwe, Malawi – The Malawian government has declared a polio outbreak, sparking fears of another resurgence of the disease just four years after the 2022 crisis. Second Wave Confirmed The Ministry of Health and Sanitation confirmed that this is the second wave of polio resurgence, warning that the discovery indicates…
Nairobi, Kenya – The Ministry of Health has moved to reassure Kenyans following reports of a Nipah Virus outbreak in India, confirming that no cases have been reported locally and that the risk of spread to Kenya remains low. In a public advisory issued on Tuesday, Health Director General Dr.…
Kisumu, Kenya – The Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) has been hailed as a benchmark for modern, patient-centred healthcare delivery after successfully transitioning to a fully paperless, digitised system. A delegation of Principal Secretaries, led by Dr. Ouma Oluga, Principal Secretary for the State Department for Medical…
Nairobi, Kenya – A quiet revolution in women’s health is underway. High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU), a non-invasive medical technology that uses concentrated ultrasound waves to shrink fibroids, is offering new hope to patients who have long struggled with the condition. Unlike traditional surgery, HIFU requires no incisions, leaves no scars,…
Nairobi, Kenya – The High Court has directed parties in a dispute involving Congolese doctors working in Kenya to pursue an amicable settlement through negotiations, following submissions made during the mention of the matter before Judge Roseline Aburili. Background of the Case A group of 50 Congolese doctors moved to…
Kolkata, India – An outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus in India’s West Bengal state has triggered heightened concern across Asia, with several countries tightening screening measures at airports and border points to guard against potential spread. Regional Response Thailand has begun screening passengers at three international airports in Bangkok…