During it’s ruling ,the Supreme Court of India has recognised menstrual health and hygiene as a fundamental right, framing access to safe and dignified menstrual care as intrinsic to the constitutional guarantee of life, equality and human dignity. The ruling underscores that the right to life is not limited to mere survival but extends to…
Nairobi, February 19, 2026 — The Nairobi Hospital ( TNH) has earned two globally recognized certifications in environmental management and workplace safety, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable, high-quality healthcare delivery. The hospital was awarded the ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System (EMS) recertification for the sixth consecutive cycle and, for the first time, the ISO 45001:2018…
Bomet, February 18th, 2026- The AGC Tenwek Hospital Cardiothoracic Centre (Tenwek CTC) has strengthened Kenya’s specialized healthcare capacity with the installation of a high-end dual-source CT scanner marking the country’s first deployment of the SOMATOM Pro.Pulse technology. Located at Tenwek Hospital in Bomet, the new system is expected to significantly enhance precision in medical imaging…
Global health and rights advocates are warning that the world is falling behind on its commitment to eliminate Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) by 2030, even as the number of affected women and girls continues to rise. The concerns were raised during a SHE & Rights (Sexual Health with Equity & Rights) session held to mark…
Participants at the 16th KEMRI Annual Scientific and Health Conference (KASH) listen intently as researchers and health professionals discuss emerging threats in neonatal health, including drug‑resistant Klebsiella infections in Kenyan hospitals in Nairobi on February 11, 2026. Newborns, in rising numbers in Kenya are being infected by a bacteria that no longer respond to standard…
Nairobi, Kenya – World Vision Kenya (WVK) joins the global community in marking the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), under the global theme “Towards 2030: No End to Female Genital Mutilation Without Sustained Commitment and Investment.” This day is a reminder that ending FGM is a shared responsibility that demands…
AMREF Flying Doctors officials and partners seal the commitment for the construction of a new classroom block at Mutuya Comprehensive School on Friday, January 30, 2026. AMREF Flying Doctors has on Friday officially launched a Community Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative themed “Healing Beyond Tragedy” at Mutuya Comprehensive School in Mwihoko, Kiambu County. The initiative,…
Participants from the African Women Leadership Network (AWLN-Kenya) Chapter. The African Women Leadership Network (AWLN-Kenya) Chapter is calling on President William Ruto to declare gender-based violence (GBV) and related forms of violence a national disaster. The group says the rising rate of GBV and femicide in Kenya continues to pose a grave threat to women…
Advocates urge governments to “walk the talk” on promises made for gender equality and the human right to health as anti-rights pushback intensifies worldwide As 2026 begins, the world remains dangerously off track in delivering on gender equality and the human right to health, with decades of commitments failing to translate into meaningful change. New…
West Pokot County, Kenya: Beyond fever, weight loss and enlarged spleen(splenomegaly) or liver (hepatomegaly) together known as (hepatosplenomegaly), kala-azar quietly disrupts women’s reproductive health, causing fear, stigma, and delayed pregnancies that often go unnoticed but are reversible with early treatment. News Light Kenya’s Health and Science Correspondent, Henry Owino visited West Pokot, one of the…
