South African biotech company to develop first African-owned Covid-19 vaccine
A year after the creation of the mRNA Vaccine Technology Transfer Hub, a South African biotech company has teamed up…
Ministry of health reinstates mandatory wearing of masks in confined spaces
Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe is urging caution in the wake of new Covid-19 infections in the country. While briefing…
Stay at home if you have a cold or flu-like symptoms, says Ministry of Health
Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has cautioned Kenyans against the resurgence of Covid-19 cases. Kenyans have in the last few…
New drug to prevent future pandemics in the pipeline
The Korean researchers, who have began phase II clinical trial for CP-COV03, an experimental universal antiviral agent, believe that universal…
SA scientists make Covid vaccine using Moderna data
Scientists in South Africa have produced a copy of the Moderna Covid vaccine, raising the prospect of wider access to…
Alzheimer’s-like changes found in COVID patients’ brains; flu shot, mRNA booster safe together
The following is a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19. They include research that warrants further study to…
Clinicians urge state to strengthen primary health facilities
Clinicians have urged the state to shift focus to strengthening primary health facilities in an effort to reach more Kenyans…
Kenya: Covid-19 Positivity Rate at 12.4%
Nairobi — The Ministry of Health on Wednesday reported the country’s COVD-19 infection rate at 12.4 per cent, after 4,060…
How hotels will share Covid funds
Hotels in the Kenya’s coast region which were worst ravaged by the coronavirus crisis will take the lion’s share of…
Kenya confirms 15 cases of India Covid-19 variant
The Ministry of Health has confirmed 15 more cases of the Indian variant in the country. According to Health Chief…