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Severe period pain can signal endometriosis, a chronic condition that may cause persistent pelvic pain, impact fertility for some, and disrupt daily life. Here’s what health authorities and specialists say about symptoms, delays to diagnosis, and access to care in Kenya
The methods aim either to lower sperm production, prevent sperm from moving or fertilising an egg, or stop sperm from being released during ejaculation.
About 34% of adolescents reported playing digital games every day, while 22% said they played for at least four hours on days when they gamed. Overall, 12% were considered at risk of problematic gaming, with boys recording a higher rate than girls, at 16% compared with 7%
A Public Health Emergency Operations Centre has also been fully activated, with county and sub-county coordination meetings continuing. Health facilities in affected areas have also been placed on high alert, while surveillance, active screening, investigation and reporting of suspected cases have been strengthened
The proposed system would bring together information collected from hospitals, laboratories, disease monitoring programmes and other health sources across the continent.
Speaking during the plenary session of the 76th WHO Regional Committee for Africa on Tuesday, Duale said African countries must move beyond policy declarations and translate their health commitments into concrete investments, measurable results and stronger national systems
Unicef said the steady rise in breastfeeding has contributed to reducing infant deaths, but warned that the national figure does not tell the whole story. Nearly four in 10 babies in the country are still not receiving the full benefits of exclusive breastfeeding, with major differences recorded between counties.
WHO Director General Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus said the findings highlight both the progress that has been achieved and the risks that could reverse those gains.
The initiative seeks to strengthen Kenya's capacity to produce vaccines and diagnostics locally while improving preparedness for future public health emergencies
In a joint statement issued ahead of the annual campaign, UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell and WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said breastfeeding remains one of the most effective ways to protect children from disease and improve long-term health outcomes, but many families continue to face barriers to accessing adequate support.
Ahead of the 26th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2026), scheduled for July 26–31 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the UN health agency said self-care approaches are becoming increasingly important in helping people prevent disease, maintain their health and manage illnesses with or without the support of a healthcare worker.
The announcement came before the completion of the World Health Organization's standard 42-day countdown following the discharge of the last patient.