Topic: KEMRI
KEMRI warns of potential looming pandemic more serious than covid-19
Oct 31, 2023 at 10:41 AM
In a stark warning, the Kenya Medical Research Institute (Kemri) has raised the alarm that the world may face a potential future pandemic that may prove to be more devastating than...
President Ruto pardons former KEMRI boss Davy Koech and 37 other inmates
Jul 25, 2023 at 11:33 AM
President William Ruto has exercised his presidential prerogative of mercy by granting pardons to 37 individuals, including former KEMRI boss Davy Koech, who was serving a six-year...
Butere Boys also closed indefinitely as unkown illness affects over 100 students
Apr 04, 2023 at 07:12 PM
Butere Boys High School in Kakamega County has been closed indefinitely after over 100 students fell ill with an unknown ailment....
WHO recommends use of masks for passengers in high-risk, long-haul flights
Jan 13, 2023 at 12:23 AM
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a health advisory recommending the use of masks for passengers travelling over long distances....
Government finally lifts 10-year ban on importation, cultivation of GMO products
Oct 04, 2022 at 07:17 AM
The Government of Kenya has lifted the ban on Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) products....
Mumias Public Health officer says suspected Ebola patient may not have disease after all
Sep 30, 2022 at 05:32 PM
Kakamega Public Health Officer Charles Namasake has said the man who travelled to the neighbouring country of Uganda and exhibited symptoms similar to those of the Ebola virus may ...
OPINION: Kudos MOH for securing Moderna vaccine manufacturing deal
May 04, 2022 at 12:56 PM
Kenya Healthcare Federation (KHF), the Health Sector Board of Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), lauds and congratulates Kenya’s Ministry of Health and the Kenya Government a...
Three deaths reported as Kenya declares Yellow Fever outbreak in Isiolo County
Mar 06, 2022 at 03:19 PM
The government of Kenya has declared a Yellow Fever outbreak in Isiolo County following the death of three people and reports of 20 people infected....
Kenya to start manufacturing Covid-19 vaccines by April 2022, CS Kagwe says
Dec 16, 2021 at 02:59 AM
Kenya will start manufacturing her own Covid-19 vaccines locally by April 2022, according to Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe....
Kenya to receive UK support in fight against Covid-19
Jul 08, 2021 at 12:58 PM
Kenya will receive support from the United Kingdom in the fight against Covid-19....