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Tillen Oduwo from WHO surveys a dried out river in Tula, Tana River County.

Drought leaves over two million vulnerable to health and nutrition crises in Kenya

Nairobi—Over two million people across Kenya are facing worsening…
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"When I see my granddaughter vaccinated against HPV, I feel hopeful. No mother should have to watch her daughter suffer when it can be prevented."

Kenya launches national cervical cancer elimination action plan 2026–2030

Nairobi—The Government of Kenya has launched the National Cervical…
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H.E. President William Ruto flags off ambulances alongside WHO AFRO Regional Director Dr. Mohamed Janabi during the handover ceremony at State House, Nairobi, 19 November 2025.

WHO hands over US$ 2.3 million in ambulances, medical equipment and supplies to Kenya

Nairobi—The World Health Organization (WHO) handed over critical…
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Garissa health workers trained on WHO global competency standards to strengthen care for refugees and migrants

Garissa County—Twenty-five frontline health workers from Garissa…
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From 15 Days to 72 Hours: Digital Payments Speed Up Pay for 120,000 Polio Workers in Kenya 

From 15 days to 72 hours: digital payments accelerate compensation for 120 000 health workers in Kenya

Nairobi—For years, frontline health workers in Kenya faced long…
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Kenya bolsters polio and measles surveillance with cutting-edge KEMRI laboratory. Minister of Health DG, Dr Patrick Amoth. The Leadership of KEMRI led by the Board Chairman, Dr Abdullahi Ali

Kenya bolsters polio and measles surveillance with cutting-edge KEMRI laboratory

Nairobi—Kenya today inaugurated a newly upgraded World Health…
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Kenya certified for elimination of human African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness)

Kenya certified for elimination of human African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness)

Nairobi/Brazzaville/Geneva—The World Health Organization (WHO) has…
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Elizabeth Kareri supports data management at one of Kenya’s busiest hospitals, serving a catchment population of 2.6 million people from Nakuru and surrounding counties. She is one of the 875 participants who successfully completed the month-long training.

Expanding access to health data training through virtual learning in Kenya

Nairobi—In 2025, as global health agencies adjusted to tighter…
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Enhancing reproductive health services through on-site mentorship in Kenya

Enhancing reproductive health services through on-site mentorship in Kenya

Kajiado County—At the busy Kitengela Hospital of Kajiado County in…
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World Health Day 2025: Kajiado, Kenya

World health day 2025: Putting mothers and newborns first in Kajiado, Kenya

Kajiado County—WHO Kenya joined hands with the Ministry of Health,…
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