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Kenya has received a Sh256 million ($2 million) grant from the Global Fund to support the nationwide distribution of Lenacapavir, a new HIV prevention injection. The initiative, launched in Nairobi, represents a shift from daily oral medication to a twice-yearly injectable. Lenacapavir Implementation The grant will focus on service delivery, healthcare worker training, and community […]
The Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala took place Feb. 7 at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, celebrating Black excellence and community while supporting Black-owned businesses. The annual event honored businesswoman and designer Tina Knowles, mother of Beyoncé and Solange Knowles. The Fifteen Percent Pledge Founded in 2020 by fashion designer, activist, and entrepreneur Aurora James, the […]
Kenya’s health sector experienced a significant decrease in external funding during the 2025/26 financial year. A recent report indicates a substantial decline in financial support from international donors. Decline in External Funding A 2025 report by the University of Nairobi’s Centre for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis (CEMA) reveals that total external funding for health in […]
Brandy Norwood, known for her vocal layering and riffs, will receive the Black Music Icon Award from the Recording Academy. The honor comes after nearly four decades in the music industry. The ceremony, hosted by the Recording Academy’s Black Music Collective, is scheduled for January 29, 2026, at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles, […]
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