Category: Medical
Intensify border surveillance to combat Mpox catastrophe – Bishop Okude
Anglican Church of Kenya Katakwa Diocese Bishop John Okude has urged the county and national governments to increase patrols along the Busia and Malaba Border points to avoid impending mpox catastrophe.
Speaking at Chakol South Ward in Teso South Su…
UHC succors 1246 dialysis patients nationwide
Government statistics revealed that over 1246 patients undergoing dialysis nationwide are benefitting from the University Health Coverage (UHC).
The UHC, is a state-implemented health insurance fund. In its first phase amongst others, is affirmed to …
Public health training in peril, CMSP raises alarm
Threats to public health are constantly under scrutiny. The training of health workers needs attention, as contained in a release from the Council for the Profession of Nurses, Midwives, and Health Technicians (CNMT) of Cameroon.
The August 7 announc…
Infant abduction foiled: Newborn safely reunited with nother in Yaoundé
A three-day-old infant abducted from a hospital in Ekoumdoum, was safely reunited with her mother after a swift intervention by medical staff and authorities.
The incident unfolded on Saturday evening when a woman, visiting a friend recovering from s…
Choupo Moting eyeing competitive and lucrative move
Age seems not to be a limiting factor to Cameroonian forward, Eric Maxim Choupo Moting, who is weighing options for his next move after leaving Bayern Munich in June.
The 35-year-old forward, currently a free agent, is said to have been contacted by …
The evolution of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) standards in Cameroon: Strides made amidst lingering challenges
In Cameroon, the journey towards ensuring workplace health, safety, and environmental protection has been a complex tapestry of advancements and setbacks. Despite facing formidable obstacles, the nation has made remarkable progress in recent years thr…
Hemingways, Maa Trust Establish Maternity Facility In Maasai Mara
The facility will comprise of an operating theatre for caesarean sections, a neonatal high-dependency unit for newborns in need of special care, and a maternity wing designed to offer a secure environment for high-risk expectant and postpartum mothers…
Accelerate Services Towards Ending AIDS
The country stands at 89 per cent and is on par with Angola in terms of coverage, ahead of Zimbabwe, which is at 88 per cent, and Cote d’Ivoire at 84 per cent.
Uganda is leading, nearing 100 per cent, Tanzania is at 98 per cent, South Africa at 97 pe…
Relief For Expectant Mothers As Nakuru County Expands, Upgrades Maternity Facilities
The County Government of Nakuru is expanding and equipping its maternity and newborn units to create spaces that promote the provision of quality care and better services for the growing number of expectant mothers.
The devolved unit’s administration…
Homa Bay Residents Encouraged To Donate Blood
Residents of Homa Bay County have been asked to donate blood to boost the reserves in the county blood bank.
The County Chief Officer of Health, Kevin Osuri, said blood donation was crucial in the fight against maternal mortality.
Osuri said many ca…