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Ghana’s Tallest Man, Sulemana Abdul Samed, Passes at 33 Amid Health Challenges

Ghana mourns the loss of Sulemana Abdul Samed, the country's tallest man, who succumbed at 33 due to health complications linked to Marfan syndrome, …

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Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. Enhances Healthcare Access with Bicycle Fleet and Ambulance Services in Makueni

Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. of Makueni County has launched a fleet of bicycles for community health promoters and introduced free ambulance services to improve,

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Davis & Shirtliff Launches Water Purification Initiative in Kajiado West to Improve Community Health

Davis & Shirtliff has initiated a water purification project in Kajiado West, providing safe drinking water and supporting community health and environmentalism

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Kenya-U.S. Health Partnership Advances to Implementation Phase for Universal Coverage

Kenya and the US have signed a cooperation framework to implement their health partnership, focusing on attaining Universal Health Coverage through strategic, A

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Partnership to Launch Kenya’s First Teaching Hospital for Maternal and Child Health by AMREF and Beyond Zero Foundation

AMREF International University partners with Beyond Zero Foundation to establish Kenya's first teaching hospital focused on maternal and child health, aiming to

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Youth Public Health and the Summertides Debate: Geoffrey Musiria’s Urgent Call for Action

Explore how Geoffrey Musiria advocates for banning Summertides to protect youth health from increased risks, including unprotected sex and exploitation, and the

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Kenya Bans Boda Boda Deliveries of Antibiotics to Fight Illegal Drug Sales

Kenya intensifies efforts to curb counterfeit medicines by banning boda boda deliveries of antibiotics and enforcing prescription regulations through licensed药房

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KNH Medical Fees Skyrocket: Patients Face Tripling of Key Service Costs Since April

Explore how KNH's recent medical fee hikes, with some services tripling since April, are affecting patients and the healthcare landscape.

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Baringo's Governor Cheboi Defends Rugged Terrain Ambulance Aid and Prioritizes Community Health

Explore how Baringo Governor Cheboi advocates for ambulances in rugged terrains, focusing on community health despite infrastructural hurdles and governance to�

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KMPDC Mandates Ambulance Registration in Kenya by July 2026 Amid Regulatory Push

The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) has announced a deadline for ambulance registration by July 17, 2026, to strengthen regulatory and