Scientists develop new mosquito trapping for tropical Africa

Posted on :Friday , 12th August 2016

Kenyan and Dutch scientists have developed a mosquito trap, which uses "human odour" to attract the malaria-carrying insects.

The researchers from the Nairobi-based International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE) said the new Solar-Powered Mosquito Trapping system is baited with a synthetic odour blend that mimics human odour.

Kenya: Cancer Patients to Benefit From New Diagnostic Equipment

Posted on :Thursday , 11th August 2016

Patients can now access advanced breast cancer screening and treatment through a new diagnostic instrument that is capable of testing for seven other types of cancer.

This comes after the Health Ministry this week commissioned the immunohistochemistry analyser at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH).

Immunohistochemistry analysis is a method of dete. . .

Improving patient access to kidney transplantation

Posted on :Wednesday , 10th August 2016

 The government is partnering with Kenya Renal Association to device a programme that will increase the country’s capacity to conduct daily kidney transplants.

Health ministry launches a new strategy for Ear and Hearing care

Posted on :Wednesday , 10th August 2016

NAIROBI, Kenya, 5 August 2016 – Health Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Cleopa Mailu today launched the first National Strategy for Ear and Hearing Care, focusing the nation on a long-neglected problem.

During the launch the CS noted that ear and hearing care has become more important today, due to the rising burden of communicable and non-communicable diseases.

He noted that ear di. . .

TOP United Nations Body APPLAUDS ODM’s Garissa Governor Jama’s administration SUCCESS on health and child care services.

Posted on :Monday , 8th August 2016

 Garissa Deputy Governor Abdullahi Hussein hosted a large delegation from Kenya Unicef office led by unicef Kenya representative Mr. Werner schultink in order to familiarize and oversee devolution functions at county level.