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Topic: Prevention

Lameness in livestock: The causes, treatment and prevention

By Dr Joseph Othieno   2026-07-17 15:24:58

Infectious diseases are among the leading causes of lameness in cattle and can spread rapidly within a herd if not managed timely and effectively.

Why communities are key in handling pandemic outbreaks and prevention

By Mercy Kahenda and Antony Gitonga   2026-06-24 15:44:57

Health stakeholders say communities have been identified as key in surveillance and response of pandemic outbreaks in the country.

Busia rolls out HIV prevention jab as uptake surges

By Mary Imenza   2026-04-23 14:47:36

The injectable drug is administered once every six months and is being positioned as a convenient alternative to daily oral PrEP.

First Lady Rachel urges medics to focus on prevention of diseases

By Okumu Modachi   2026-04-16 10:10:46

First Lady Rachel Ruto has called for a fundamental shift in Kenya’s healthcare approach

Long-acting HIV prevention jab records no major health concerns

By Mercy Kahenda   2026-04-06 21:54:58

Kenya’s rollout of the HIV prevention drug Lenacapavir has recorded no major side effects, with experts reporting only mild, temporary pain at injection sites.

Homa Bay County launches operationalised Corruption Prevention Committees

By Ronald Kipruto   2026-03-12 10:58:58

In a bid to fight graft, Homa Bay County has established the operationalised Corruption Prevention Committees (CPCs)