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World Health Day 2025: Kajiado, Kenya

World Health Day 2025: Putting Mothers and Newborns First in Kajiado, Kenya

On April 7, 2025, WHO Kenya joined hands with the Ministry of Health…
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A young woman from Laikipia County visits her local health facility to access sexual and reproductive health services.

Improving access to sexual and reproductive health services in Kenya

At just 20 years old, Esther Wamuhu from Laikipia West is determined…
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Kenya breaks new ground and pilots its first digital health campaign system

Kenya breaks new ground and pilots its first digital health campaign system

Nairobi – After five days of walking door-to-door, visiting churches…
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Strengthening the health workforce

Kenya: Strengthening the health workforce

Nairobi – Five years ago, Esther Omagwa was one of only two nurses at…
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Kenya conducts a multisectoral Intra-Action Review to improve response to ongoing mpox outbreak

Kenya conducts a multisectoral Intra-Action Review to improve response to ongoing mpox outbreak

Nairobi – Kenya’s Ministry of Health declared an Mpox outbreak on…
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Kenya establishes a national emergency medical team (EMT) with support from World Health Organization

Kenya establishes a national emergency medical team (EMT) with support from World Health Organization

Nairobi - The World Health Organization in partnership with the…
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Kenya steps up surveillance, response measures to curb mpox

Kenya steps up surveillance, response measures to curb mpox

Nairobi – Kenyan health authorities have implemented a raft of…
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Rapid response bring relief to flood-affected communities in Kenya

Rapid response brings relief to flood-affected communities in Kenya

Nairobi ‒ This year’s long rainy season, which typically lasts from…
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WHO Africa, UNICEF and Partners poised to advance implementation of Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative in countries

WHO Africa, UNICEF and Partners poised to advance implementation of Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative in countries

In a concerted effort to strengthen maternal and child health…
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Three African countries pilot initiative to boost cervical and breast cancer care

Three African countries pilot initiative to boost cervical and breast cancer care

An initiative to support better access to breast and cervical cancer…
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