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Kenya Builds Capacity to Produce Its Own Vaccines

Kenya builds capacity to produce its own vaccines

Nairobi—According to the World Health Organization, Africa produces…
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Student Diana Ribia demonstrates how to assess whether a baby is growing normally by measuring the height of the top of the mother’s uterus at the Kenya Medical Training College Skills Lab, Nairobi.

WHO and Novo Nordisk Foundation partner to advance health workforce education in Kenya

Nairobi—Kenya has made notable progress in health workforce…
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Kenya validates second-generation National Action Plan for Health Security (2026–2030)

Kenya validates second-generation National Action Plan for Health Security (2026–2030)

Nairobi—Following the Joint External Evaluation conducted in…
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CS Hon. Aden Duale with Dr Neema Rusibamayila Kimambo, WHO Kenya acting Representative

Dr Kimambo welcomed as new acting Country Representative to Kenya

Nairobi—Dr Neema Rusibamayila Kimambo, the new acting WHO…
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School children eating lunch

WHO launches new global guidelines to create healthier school food environments

Nairobi—The World Health Organization (WHO) today launched the WHO…
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Tillen Oduwo from WHO surveys a dried out river in Tula, Tana River County.

Drought leaves over two million vulnerable to health and nutrition crises in Kenya

Nairobi—Over two million people across Kenya are facing worsening…
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"When I see my granddaughter vaccinated against HPV, I feel hopeful. No mother should have to watch her daughter suffer when it can be prevented."

Kenya launches national cervical cancer elimination action plan 2026–2030

Nairobi—The Government of Kenya has launched the National Cervical…
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H.E. President William Ruto flags off ambulances alongside WHO AFRO Regional Director Dr. Mohamed Janabi during the handover ceremony at State House, Nairobi, 19 November 2025.

WHO hands over US$ 2.3 million in ambulances, medical equipment and supplies to Kenya

Nairobi—The World Health Organization (WHO) handed over critical…
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Garissa health workers trained on WHO global competency standards to strengthen care for refugees and migrants

Garissa County—Twenty-five frontline health workers from Garissa…
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From 15 Days to 72 Hours: Digital Payments Speed Up Pay for 120,000 Polio Workers in Kenya 

De 15 dias a 72 horas: pagamentos digitais aceleram a remuneração de 120 000 trabalhadores da poliomielite no Quénia 

Nairobi, Quénia – Durante anos, os profissionais de saúde da linha da…
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