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 …
Read More »Fish from Lake Nakuru Declared Unfit for Human Consumption
Salim Mvurya, the Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs, has issued a warning that fish caught from Lake Nakuru is not safe for human consumption. During discussions in Embu County on Wednesday with Governor Cecile Mbarire, CS Mvurya highlighted recent tests on fish from Lake Nakuru, revealing …
Read More »Cameroon Introduces World’s First Malaria Vaccine Program
By: BBC News Cameroon is launching the world’s inaugural routine vaccine initiative against malaria, contributing to the global endeavor expected to preserve numerous children’s lives throughout Africa. The RTS,S vaccine, endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and developed by the British pharmaceutical company GSK, is specifically targeting infants in …
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