Kenya — Notícias
Three African countries pilot initiative to boost cervical and breast cancer care
An initiative to support better access to breast and cervical cancer detection, treatment and care services is being piloted in three African countries.
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Kenya leads global World NO-Tobacco Event
The world is confronted with a global food crisis fueled by conflict, climate change and the pandemic of coronavirus disease. A record 349 million people globally are facing acute food insecurity Meanwhile, tobacco is grown in over 124 countries, taking up 3.2 million hectares of fertile land that could be used to grow food, address food insecurity and nutrition challenges and help feed families.
Ler maisSwitch away from tobacco an economic, health boon for Kenyan farmers
When small-scale Kenyan farmer Nancy Achieng made the switch from tobacco farming to high-iron beans just over a year ago, she joined the ranks of hundreds of her peers who today are collectively earning annual net incomes six times higher than previously.
Ler maisBeyond the numbers: the real-world impact of the malaria vaccine in Kenya
Africa’s Lake Victoria is the world’s second largest freshwater lake and its largest tropical lake. This awe-inspiring ecosystem supports a stunning variety of bird, aquatic and animal species. Unfortunately, the same ecosystem is also an ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes that carry malaria.
Ler maisKenya celebrates immunization as more children are reached with RTS,S
Kenya this week joins the world to commemorate the African Vaccination week (World Immunization Week) as well as the World Malaria Day on April 25, 2023. Commemoration of these important days is key in that it reinforce…
Ler maisReaching vulnerable populations in Kenya’s cholera outbreak
Since October 2022, Kenya’s arid northern region has been affected by a cholera outbreak triggered by the impact of a prolonged and severe drought. The country has recorded more than 7800 cases and 122 deaths as of 26 March 2023.
Ler maisOn the path to expanding cervical cancer screening in Kenya
Kenya piloted a community-based cervical cancer screening in 2021 using the human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA testing to explore ways of effectively scaling up this type of testing across the country.
Ler maisScaling up health response to Kenya’s drought-hit populations
In Marsabit County, in northern Kenya, communities are fleeing from the worst drought in 40 years, and the food insecurity that it has triggered. It is one of the eight counties that comprise Kenya’s arid and semi-arid region.
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