A delegation of eight UK Parliamentarians has concluded a four-day study tour to Kenya, aimed at deepening their understanding of global sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). The mission, held from April 9 to 12, was organised by the UK All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Global SRHR in collaboration with UNFPA, MSI Reproductive Choices,…
In a critical show of unity, over 30 leaders from networks of people living with HIV (PLHIV) across the world gathered under the Global Network of People Living with HIV (GNP+) for the PLHIV Leadership Summit 2025. The summit aimed to bolster global and national advocacy efforts in securing continued access to treatment, sustaining quality…
The Nairobi Hospital Board has reaffirmed its commitment to uninterrupted service delivery and institutional integrity, even as it grapples with internal challenges and ongoing investigations. Speaking during a press conference held at the hospital’s amphitheatre on Tuesday, Board Chair Dr. Barcley Onyambu reassured the public that the facility remains focused on its core mandate of…
St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, recently held an insightful information session in Gaborone, providing prospective students and parents with a detailed overview of its medical programs, student support services, and career prospects. The session featured a live Zoom presentation by Marios Loukas, Dean of the School of Medicine at…
Dr. Samuel Odede,Director Medical Services & Research at The Nairobi Hospital. The Nairobi Hospital brought together key players in the healthcare and tourism sectors for the Magical Kenya Medical Tourism Forum, aimed at positioning Kenya as a leading medical tourism destination in Africa. The event, held at the hospital’s Amphitheatre, attracted medical specialists, representatives from…
XRP Healthcare, a leading innovator in AI-driven healthcare and mergers & acquisitions, has announced plans to go public by the third quarter of 2025, accelerating its IPO timeline from an initial 2027 target. The company will list on a Canadian stock exchange as part of a broader strategy to fuel its expansion and cement its…
As the world marks World TB Day under the theme “Yes! We Can End TB Commit, Invest, Deliver,” Kenyan health advocates are confronting a stark judicial setback. The High Court in Kisumu has dismissed a petition seeking to hold the government accountable for chronic shortages of HIV and TB medicines a decision that campaigners say…
As the world marks World TB Day under the theme “Yes! We Can End TB Commit, Invest, Deliver,” Kenyan health advocates are confronting a stark judicial setback. The High Court in Kisumu has dismissed a petition seeking to hold the government accountable for chronic shortages of HIV and TB medicines a decision that campaigners say…
Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases, with Africa bearing a significant portion of the global burden. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that nearly 2.5 million people fell ill with TB in Africa in 2022, with approximately 424,000 deaths recorded. Despite advancements in medical treatment, the disease continues to thrive in…
XRP Healthcare, a global leader in healthcare innovation, has officially acquired Pharma Ville, a prominent retail and wholesale pharmacy chain in Uganda with its aim to transform healthcare delivery in emerging markets through integrating digital innovation with pharmaceutical distribution. The acquisition marks a significant milestone in XRP Healthcare’s expansion into Africa, broadening its presence beyond…
