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Genital mutilation: the silent suffering of Colombia's Indigenous girls
In the mountains of Risaralda, dozens of babies have their clitoris cut each year in a brutal practice based on traditional beliefs about the need to control girls' sexuality.
By AFP
2026-04-22 12:16:49
By Ryan Kerubo
2026-04-22 11:09:48
Kenya is rolling out sweeping health reforms, including digital systems and a new financing model, as Aden Duale acknowledges implementation challenges.
By Ryan Kerubo
2026-04-21 16:47:57
The procedure which was led by Dr Omar Bin Salman, involved the removal of a cancerous kidney, marking a major advancement in the hospital’s capacity to deliver specialised surgical care.
By Philip Mwakio
2026-04-20 12:47:42
KMPDC member Prof Rose Kosgei says there was a need to develop a policy to protect practitioners who experience abuse in the course of service delivery.
By Phares Mutembei
2026-04-20 11:37:21
Africa is moving away from its reliance on foreign weather satellites, which have long struggled to provide the specific data required to track the continent’s volatile climate patterns.
By Caroline Chebet
2026-04-20 10:11:38
From missing data and delayed diagnosis to limited access to essential medicines, critical gaps continue to undermine the fight against sickle cell disease.
By Rodgers Otiso
2026-04-20 09:54:38
A study has revealed that more than 1 million wild birds were shipped from Africa to Asian trade hubs between 2006 and 2020.
By Caroline Chebet
2026-04-20 09:45:34
Kilifi county government plans to unveil a new cancer centre at the Kilifi County Referral Hospital, a significant step in improving access to care.
By Marion Kithi
2026-04-20 09:28:38
Thousands of children across Kenya and Africa sit in classrooms squinting at blackboards they cannot clearly see, struggling to follow lessons that blur before their eyes.
By Maryann Muganda
2026-04-20 09:02:06
Award-winning barber Samuel Kitiki, known as Kitiki Sam, says his battle with GIST cancer exposed his vulnerability and limited support system despite his public fame.
By Noel Nabiswa
2026-04-20 06:00:00
A global study by Sapien Labs ranks Kenyan youth among the top worldwide in mental wellbeing.
By Ryan Kerubo
2026-04-20 06:00:00
Local communities are taking the lead in Limuru forest restoration efforts in a government-backed drive to grow and sustain thousands of trees.
By Juliet Omelo
2026-04-19 17:42:41
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