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HealthWHO: Up to 45pc of Dementia risk can be prevented
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released updated guidelines on reducing the risk of cognitive decline and dementia, providing countries with evidence-based recommendations to help prevent or delay the onset of dementia across the life course. Dementia is a condition caused by brain diseases and affects memory, thinking and the ability to function. More than […]
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dementiaUN World Health Organization (WHO)
AfricaWHO warns DR Congo Ebola outbreak is outpacing response as Uganda reaches milestone
·Christine Muchira/Release
EbolaUnited Nations children's Fund (UNICEF)
HealthKenya, US deepen health partnership to accelerate UHC
·Christine Muchira
Cabinet Secretary for Health Aden DualeKenya–United States Health Cooperation Framework
HealthAmref University unveils plan for Beyond Zero teaching hospital
·Christine Muchira/Release·Updated
Beyond ZeroBeyond Zero teaching hospital
HealthGovernment strengthens community health through data verification
·Christine Muchira·Updated
Community Health Promoters (CHPs)Karau Ward
County NewsAmref International University awards qualifications to 604 health graduates
·Eric Biegon·Updated
HealthGovernment moves to strengthen school health through SHA
·Christine Muchira
Kerugoya BoysPUBLIC HEALTH PS MUTHONI
HealthMama na Mtoto Kwanza initiative to improve maternal care, access across Kenya
·KBC Digital·Updated
healthMaternal Care
County NewsKirinyaga maps snakebite hotspots to boost local antivenom development
·Christine Muchira·Updated
Kenya Institute of Primate Research (KIPRE)Kirinyaga County
County NewsMPs urged to adopt SHA support programmes to expand healthcare access
·Christine Muchira·Updated
PS Mary MuthoniSocial Health Authority (SHA)
HealthKenyan researcher Prof Kenneth Ngure appointed to WHO STI Advisory Group
·Claire Wanja·Updated
family planningGlobal Health
HealthCancer cases could nearly double by 2050 without urgent action, WHO warns
·Christine Muchira/Release·Updated
Breast cancerHuman papillomavirus (HPV)
County NewsKNPHI establishes mobile laboratory at Lwakhakha to strengthen Ebola preparedness
·Christine Muchira
EbolaKenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)
FeaturesFrom struggle to strength: How Lorenzo, a Gen Z overcame mental health challenges
·Prudence Wanza·Updated
Health Rights Advocacy ForumLorenzo Ambiyo
HealthGovt to introduce flexible SHA payment plan
·Eric Biegon·Updated