Sabin Vaccine Institute Delivers Marburg Vaccines to Combat Outbreak in Rwanda
WASHINGTON, Oct. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Sabin Vaccine Institute has provided its investigational Marburg vaccine to Rwanda to support the ongoing outbreak response. The initial shipment of approximately 700 vaccine doses will be used in a trial targeting frontline workers, including healthcare professionals who have been hardest hit by the deadly virus. Sabin […]
Governor Rotich calls for increased mental health awareness
Elgeyo Marakwet Governor Wisley Rotich has underscored the urgent need for mental health awareness across the board.
The governor observed that mental health has long been neglected and called for increased efforts to reduce stigma and promote acces…
USAID donates theatre lamp to Vihiga County Hospital
The United States Agency for International Development, through the Momentum Country and Global Leadership (MCGL), has donated a theatre lamp to Vihiga County Referral Hospital.
A perioperative nurse at the hospital Bernice Wafubwa said the lamp has…
Reusable Sanitary Towels Manufacturing Plant launched in Migori town
Migori Women Representative’s office in partnership with the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) has launched a Reusable Sanitary Towel mmanufacturing plant in Migori Town.
Speaking on Saturday during the launch of the plant, the Wome…
Government and sponsors urged to support Karate at the grassroots
Karatekas in Kakamega have appealed to the government and willing sponsors to support the development of the sport at the grassroots.
The Karatekas said that the sport has attracted many players, majority being children and the youth.
Speaking duri…
State addressing teachers’ welfare
Education Cabinet Secretary Mr Julius Ogamba has reassured teachers that the government would continue improving the welfare of teachers by addressing all the challenges they are facing.
Ogamba reiterated the State’s commitment to addressing teacher…
NGO’s cycling event raises funds for education of teenage mothers in Kisumu
A non-governmental organization (HEDSO) yesterday held a bicycle cycling event to raise funds towards supporting teenage mothers in Kisumu County to attain education and be economically empowered.
The HEDSO Organization spearheads the ‘Knit Her Futu…
‘Revitalize parenting skills, parents advised
Konoin Constituency Member of Parliament (MP) Brighton Yegon has advised parents to be careful with their parenting tactics to be assured of nurturing a responsible and emotionally stable future generation.
He gave this advice while attending the bu…
Bridging Digital Divide: Empowering underprivileged schools with technology
The Country Director of the Turing Trust Organisation Koome Kiragu has urged schools to fully embrace digital learning.
Kiragu underscored the importance of leveraging on technological resources in schools, to equip students with the necessary skill…
Minibus overturns at Likoni Crossing Channel, nine people injured
Six passengers, a driver and a conductor of an Ukunda-bound minibus today escaped death by a whisker after the bus failed to climb the steep hill and overturned at the Likoni-Ferry crossing channel.
The bus was coming from Machakos County. Luckily, …