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Kenya to Launch National Ambulance Dispatch Center in July

Kenya is launching a national ambulance dispatch center in July to improve emergency healthcare services, reflecting its commitment to better governance and公共安全

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Government Donates 1 Acre in Upper Hill to Support St. John Ambulance

The government has donated a one-acre land in Upper Hill to St. John Ambulance, strengthening emergency response and healthcare services in the community.

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Equity Afya Launches First Standalone Community Pharmacy in Nairobi's Upper Hill

Equity Afya has opened its first standalone community pharmacy at Britam Towers in Upper Hill, Nairobi, enhancing access to quality medicines and healthcare in

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Kenya Government Plans to Ban Shisha for Public Health Reasons

Kenyan authorities are enacting a ban on shisha, aiming to improve public health and regulate smoking practices. Learn about the policy details and implications

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Israel Lifts Ebola-Related Entry Restrictions on Kenya After Diplomatic Protest

Israel lifts Ebola entry restrictions on Kenya after Kenyan diplomatic protests, easing travel bans amid the Ebola outbreak in Africa.

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India Speeds Up Ebola Vaccine Drive Amid Africa Outbreak

India is accelerating development of an Ebola vaccine targeting a rare strain as Central Africa battles a deadly outbreak and health authorities race to …

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Kenyans Arrested Protesting US Ebola Quarantine Centre in Nanyuki

Kenyan protests escalated with several arrests during demonstrations against the US-funded Ebola quarantine centre in Nanyuki, reflecting concerns over health,S

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Kenya Medical Supplies Authority Suspending Operations in Nairobi to Conduct Stock Assessment

KEMSA to temporarily shut Nairobi and regional centers for stock-taking from July 1-4, affecting medical supplies. Normal operations resume on July 7.

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Duale Explains New Government Strategy to Counter Possible Ebola Outbreak in Kenya

Duale explains Kenya's new Ebola response plan, emphasizing screening and contact tracing without border closures, to protect public health.

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KWS Launches Northern Kenya Vet Lab for Disease Control

KWS has launched a regional veterinary laboratory at Lewa Conservancy to improve disease surveillance, wildlife conservation, and livestock health.