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  Cholera prevention, control strategies, challenges and World Health Organization initiatives in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: A narrative review

  The resurgence of cholera is presenting unusual challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR), where it is considered endemic in nine-member states. Despite significant progress in the control of cholera worldwide, the disease continues to be a major public health problem across the region, where it constitutes both an emerging and re-emerging threat. Recurring cholera outbreaks are an indication of deprived water and sanitation conditions as well as weak health systems, contributing to the transmission and spread of the cholera infection. We note that despite the challenges in elimina

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  Predictors of Malaria Vaccine Hesitancy Among Caregivers in Bumula Subcounty, Bungoma County

  This cross-sectional study investigated predictors of malaria vaccine hesitancy among 419 caregivers in Bumula Subcounty, Bungoma County, Kenya, where malaria remains a major health threat. Despite high uptake of the first (97.6%) and second (96.2%) doses of the RTS,S (Mosquirix) malaria vaccine, coverage dropped significantly for the third (86.6%) and fourth (62.8%) doses. Vaccine hesitancy stood at 37.2% and was influenced by factors such as the child’s age, religious beliefs, trust in vaccine information sources, and openness of communication about the vaccine. Four key predictors remaine

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  Prevalence and Risk Factors of Neck Pain among the Hospital Front and Back Office Workers at the Nairobi Hospital, Kenya

  This study aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors of neck pain among front and back-office workers at The Nairobi Hospital. Conducted as a descriptive cross-sectional study with 133 participants, it used structured questionnaires adapted from the Oswestry Neck Disability Index and self-developed tools to gather data on demographics, employment duration, and pain intensity. Results showed that 34% of workers currently experience neck pain, with females being more affected (66%), and the most common age group being 41–50 years. Most participants had been employed for 1–10 yea

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  Lymphatic filariasis elimination in Kenya: Tracing the journey from 2002-2024 and pathways to achieving 2030 target

  Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is a neglected tropical disease that causes severe physical and psychological effects, such as elephantiasis and hydrocele, reducing quality of life and economic productivity. Kenya began its National Programme to Eliminate LF in 2000, with the first Mass Drug Administration (MDA) in 2002 in Kilifi, later expanding to other coastal counties. Despite early documentation of LF in 1910, MDA was inconsistent until 2015 due to limited resources. Since 2016, continuous MDA campaigns have significantly reduced disease prevalence. Kenya is now on track to eliminate LF

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  Geostatistical modelling of soil-transmitted helminth prevalence in Kenya: Informing targeted interventions to accelerate elimination efforts

  Kenya aims to reduce soil-transmitted helminth (STH) prevalence to below 2% by 2027, marking a shift toward eliminating transmission. Achieving this requires high-resolution data to guide targeted interventions. While geostatistical modelling has been used in parts of Kenya, national-level data has been limited. This study used national survey data to create the first countrywide map of STH distribution, supporting more effective and locally tailored treatment strategies.   Read More >>>

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  Factors Associated with Delay in Diagnosis of Tuberculosis among Newly Diagnosed Patients in Meru County

  TB remains a disease of major public health concern due to related mortality and morbidity. Kenya is a high-burden country for TB and TB/HIV, and an estimated 1330,000 people got TB in 2022, but only 90,560 were diagnosed, and over 30% were missed. Delay in TB diagnosis fuels community TB transmission and poor treatment outcomes. This study was conducted to determine the factors associated with delay in TB diagnosis among newly diagnosed TB patients in Meru County. Read/Download the Paper >>>

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  ENHANCING HIV SELF-TESTING (HIVST) IN KENYA

  Access to HIV testing services is a significant barrier to achieving the UNAIDS 95-95-95 target, which aims for widespread HIV epidemic control by 2030. Improving access through initiatives like HIV self-testing (HIVST) is crucial to enhance testing uptake. This study explored the implementation and policy dynamics of the HIV self- testing program across community, health facility, regulatory, and quality control levels in Nairobi county, Kenya. Read More
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  PRE-QUALIFICATION OF SUPPLIERS/CONTRACTORS FOR PROVISION OF GOODS, SERVICES AND WORKS FOR PERIOD 2026 – 2027

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