Kenya has confirmed four new cases of Ebola (Bundibugyo Virus Disease), raising the total number of confirmed cases to seven, including the first patient, who died. The Ministry of Health said the new cases are a close male relative of the deceased patient and three health workers who treated him …
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Kenya has confirmed a third case of Ebola (Bundibugyo virus disease) in a 65-year-old woman who had been in quarantine since October 6, as health authorities step up surveillance to contain the outbreak. The Ministry of Health said on Friday, October 16, that the woman was a primary contact and …
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Health advocates have expressed support for the government’s initiative to vaccinate schoolgirls against HPV, the virus responsible for cervical cancer. The vaccine is highly effective—90 to 100 per cent—in preventing HPV infections, particularly if administered before the onset of sexual activity, protecting against cancers and genital warts. Click here to …
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The government is planning to establish a specialised anti-fraud police unit to combat the growing problem of unlicensed and untrained individuals offering illegal medical services in the country. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said the unit will spearhead a nationwide crackdown on fake clinics and unqualified practitioners, working closely with …
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The Lower Eastern Times Opening The Third Eye
