Members of the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Health have pledged to push for increased funding for the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), citing its critical role in health research, disease surveillance and the development of locally made medical innovations. The commitment followed an oversight visit to KEMRI’s Nairobi facilities, where the legislators reviewed the…
Kenya is strengthening its position as East Africa’s healthcare distribution hub as improving regional trade corridors and cross-border supply chains create new business opportunities across the healthcare sector. The growing regional market will take centre stage during the 10th edition of World Health Expo (WHX) in Nairobi, which will be held at the Kenyatta International…
By East Africa Journal Reporter Pulmonology is one of the most vital specialties in respiratory care, often described as the medical detective of the respiratory system. Pulmonologists diagnose and treat conditions ranging from asthma to complex diseases such as lung cancer. Their role is especially critical in Sub-Saharan Africa, where data from the National Library…
By James Mutua Health experts have raised concern over the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Kenya and globally, warning that the rising ineffectiveness of antibiotics could reverse decades of medical progress if urgent action is not taken. AMR, also known as antibiotic resistance, occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites evolve over time…
By Jameson The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), in collaboration with the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, is strengthening HIV research and care in Western Kenya, focusing on cure studies, expanded diagnostics, and long-acting therapies. Speaking at the 16th KEMRI Annual Scientific and Health Conference, Dr. Frederick Sawe, Director of the Henry Jackson Foundation…
By Jameson Mutua Ushiriki Wema Foundation Chair Tessy Musalia has urged the Government of Kenya to extend maternity leave for mothers of preterm babies, saying the current three-month provision does not adequately address the unique demands and emotional strain these mothers face. Speaking in Makueni County at the Mother and Child Hospital during the Okoa…
