Acting Inspector General Gilbert Masengeli has been sentenced to six months in jail, with a seven-day grace period to take action and avoid imprisonment.

Acting Inspector General of Police, Gilbert Masengeli, has been sentenced to six months in prison for contempt of court. The ruling was delivered by Justice Lawrence Mugambi on Friday after…

Body odors that indicate potential health problems

Exposure to various odors can lead to health effects ranging from mild discomfort to more serious symptoms. Strong chemical odors might irritate the eyes, nose, throat, or lungs, potentially causing…

DR Congo faces severe medicine shortages and overcrowding after MPOX Outbreak

Several patients at a temporary Mpox isolation ward in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are in urgent need of proper medical care due to severe shortages of medicine…

Gauteng’s struggle: why are babies still being born with HIV?

Gauteng, South Africa’s most populous province, has made significant strides in addressing HIV/AIDS, yet challenges remain, particularly with vertical transmission—when the virus is passed from mother to child during pregnancy,…

WHO Europe concerned about declining condom use among teens worldwide

The World Health Organization’s European branch (WHO Europe) has expressed growing concern over the declining use of condoms among teenagers worldwide. This trend has raised alarms about the potential increase…

Nigeria becomes first African country to obtain Mpox vaccines

Nigeria has become the first African nation to receive mpox vaccines, obtaining 10,000 doses from the United States. Nigerian health authorities have prioritized distribution to five states—Bayelsa, Edo, Cross River,…

Attention, men: Consuming spicy food may increase your risk of erectile dysfunction.

Urologists at the University of South China said: “Our study suggests that frequent spicy food consumption may increase the risk of erectile dysfunction, especially among non-smokers. “The higher their spicy…

Why mothers are still dying during pregrancy – Experts

Experts have highlighted that most maternal deaths during pregnancy are due to preventable causes. Mary Kamau, the Director of Nursing Services at The Nairobi Hospital, pointed out that inadequate antenatal…

Health CS Urges Public Involvement in Shaping New Social Health Insurance Benefits.

Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa has announced a public validation session for the new Social Health Insurance benefits package. This event will be held on Friday, August 30, 2024, at…

Contaminated corn linked to deaths of 400 dogs in Zambia

Zambia’s Health Minister, Elijah Muchima, has issued a serious warning following the death of around 400 dogs in the past month, which are suspected to be linked to contaminated maize.…