Health/Eco News

Africa demands faster climate action – AGN

Bonn, Germany, June 16, GNA – Dr Nana Antwi-Boasiako Amoah, the Chair of the African Group of Negotiators (AGN) on Climate Change, has asked for urgent and predictable…

4 weeks ago

Egypt, Kenya discuss boosting African vaccine, drug manufacturing

Egypt and Kenya discussed expanding cooperation in healthcare and strengthening pharmaceutical security across Africa, focusing on local manufacturing of medicines…

4 weeks ago

Kenya: Humanitarian Snapshot (As of May 2026) – Kenya

Kenya is facing a complex humanitarian crisis driven by recurrent drought, flooding, disease outbreaks, displacement, refugee inflows, climate shocks, and…

4 weeks ago

Kenya plans wider ban on shisha imports, sales and advertising

The Ministry of Health has proposed new shisha control rules that would extend regulation from consumption to the entire supply…

4 weeks ago

Kenya’s loss, damage milestone signals new chapter for Africa climate agenda

As climate change accelerates, a growing share of its impacts can no longer be avoided through mitigation or adaptation alone.…

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New Garissa blood centre to process 40,000 units annually in major health boost

The government has launched the Northern Regional Blood Transfusion Centre in Garissa County as part of efforts to expand access…

4 weeks ago

Africa Loses Billions To Illicit Financial Flows As Climate Finance Falls Short, Experts Warn

Receiving fraction of global climate finance, facing $1 trillion financing gap Africa’s development ambitions are being undermined by a widening…

4 weeks ago

Africa: Health Emerges As a Strategic Frontline for Africa Ahead of Bonn Climate Conference

Bonn — Africa contributes the least to global greenhouse gas emissions, yet it faces some of the world's most severe…

4 weeks ago

Kenya, U.S. Review Health Partnership as Duale Pushes July Implementation Target | Dawan Africa

Kenya, 12 June 2026 - Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has held talks with a United States delegation to review…

4 weeks ago

KSh517 Million Deal to Support Safe Pregnancy in Garissa, Mandera and Wajir

A new USD$4 million (KSh517 million) maternal and newborn health programme has been launched to strengthen healthcare delivery in Garissa,…

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