By Eddah Waithaka A groundbreaking study has exposed how severe nurse shortages in Kenyan hospitals are crippling the quality of care for newborns, leaving infants vulnerable and mothers distressed. The Harnessing Innovation in Global Health for Quality Care (HIGH-Q) project, a multi-disciplinary research initiative, found that overstretched nurses in public hospitals can only provide a […]
By Eddah Waithaka Health experts raised urgent concerns today at the 15th KASH conference, warning about the declining support for key populations affected by HIV. During a press briefing, they urged the government and global partners to scale up interventions to prevent a reversal of progress in the fight against the epidemic. Dr. Victor Akelo, […]
By Eddah Waithaka On Tuesday, February 11, the 15th KEMRI Annual Scientific and Health (KASH) Conference officially opened at the Safari Park Hotel. Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni, opened the event on behalf of Health Cabinet Secretary Dr. Debra Mulongo Barasa. The conference highlighted Kenya’s increasing dedication to research, innovation, […]
