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Medical Breakthroughs

New malaria diagnostic shortens wait times for rural clinics

What the study means for patients and clinic workflows.

Oct 12, 2025 • By Asha Kamau

Lab test shows faster detection for bloodstream infections
Oct 09, 2025
Regulator approves rapid diagnostic for tropical fever
Oct 07, 2025
Vaccine supply chain improvements show early promise
Oct 05, 2025

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Hospitals & Practitioners

Inside Kenya's top hospitals: what counts for patient safety

An on-the-ground look at standards, staffing, and outcomes.

Oct 10, 2025 • By James Otieno

Ward overcrowding remains a challenge in regional hospitals
Oct 03, 2025
Practitioner profile: Asha Kamau
Oct 08, 2025
Trial cuts surgical site infections by 40%
Sep 29, 2025

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Policy, Equipment & Research

Policy shifts reshape procurement for essential equipment

How funding decisions affect device availability at county hospitals.

Oct 11, 2025 • Policy

Regulatory pathways for new diagnostics
Oct 07, 2025
Researchers pilot low-cost lab tech for rural hospitals
Oct 02, 2025
Policy responses to vaccine shortages
Oct 05, 2025

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New malaria diagnostic shortens wait times for rural clinics

A field study shows significant reductions in time-to-diagnosis for patients at understaffed clinics.

Oct 12, 2025 • By Asha Kamau

Medical Breakthroughs

Inside Kenya's top hospitals: what counts for patient safety

A guide to metrics, staffing levels, and investments that drive safer care.

Oct 10, 2025 • By James Otieno

Hospitals

Policy shifts reshape procurement for essential equipment

What recent procurement policy changes mean for device availability in counties.

Oct 11, 2025 • Policy

Policy

Trial cuts surgical site infections by 40%

A clinical quality improvement trial shows reduced post-op infections.

Sep 29, 2025 • By Clinical Desk

Hospitals

Researchers pilot low-cost lab tech for rural hospitals

A practical tool that could expand diagnostics outside major cities.

Oct 02, 2025 • By Research Desk

Research & Training

Vaccine supply chain improvements show early promise

County-level pilots target storage and distribution bottlenecks.

Oct 05, 2025 • By Field Reporter

Equipment & Pharma

Spotlight — Feature

Inside Kenya's top hospitals: what counts for patient safety

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Practitioner & Hospital profiles

Dr. Asha Kamau

Cardiologist • Nairobi

Led trial reducing surgical site infections by 40%.

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Dr. Amino

Surgeon • Mombasa

Innovator in low-cost sterilisation protocols.

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