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WHO to launch clinical trial for new Ebola treatments in DRC next week as cases top 1, 000
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (352+ words) The Eastleigh Voice The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced plans to launch a clinical trial next week in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to test two promising therapeutics against Ebola as authorities intensify efforts to contain the fast-moving…...
Why Kenya's local drug manufacturing push is struggling to take off
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (337+ words) The Eastleigh Voice Kenya's ambition to become a regional hub for health products manufacturing is being undermined by deep structural, fiscal and regulatory weaknesses These gaps continue to slow investment and weaken local production capacity, despite strong political commitment to…...
Murkomen apologises for police brutality during security operation in Ang'ata Barikoi, Narok
8+ hour, 47+ min ago (311+ words) Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has acknowledged that police officers acted unlawfully during a security operation in Ang'ata Barikoi, Narok County, where residents were allegedly beaten, property destroyed and traders robbed in the aftermath of heightened insecurity along the Migori'Narok…...
Five-minute walks every hour could boost health and productivity, study finds
10+ hour, 53+ min ago (694+ words) Health experts warn that spending long hours seated, whether at a desk, in meetings, commuting, or using screens, can increase the risk of weight gain. A person walking. (Freepik) Five minutes may not seem like much during a busy workday,…...
Africa, Iran, and the soul of World Cup 2026: Pitch last truly neutral ground
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (297+ words) The Eastleigh Voice The first expanded World Cup, featuring 48 nations, 104 matches, and three host countries, stretched from Vancouver to Mexico City, was always going to be a referendum on football's reach A week in, the answer is arriving in scorelines…...
Kenya moves to repatriate citizens as deadline for migrants to leave South Africa looms
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (634+ words) The Eastleigh Voice...
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire after morning flareup
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (265+ words) US and regional officials say Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a new ceasefire. This comes hours after four IDF soldiers were killed and Israel's. US and regional officials say Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a new ceasefire, which,…...
Ndindi Nyoro under fire after skipping Finance Bill vote despite vocal stance on taxation
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (290+ words) The Eastleigh Voice Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has defended his absence from the National Assembly vote on the 2026 Finance Bill, saying he was out of the country on official engagements that could not be postponed The Bill was passed in…...
Tanzania remains Ebola-free, bolsters regional surveillance
5+ day, 22+ min ago (207+ words) The Eastleigh Voice Tanzanian health authorities have confirmed that the country remains free of Ebola cases and is stepping up surveillance and preparedness measures to prevent potential cross-border transmission as outbreaks persist in parts of East and Central Africa Minister…...
Ethiopia launches roadmap to integrate refugees into national system for sustainable development
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (241+ words) The Eastleigh Voice Ethiopia, in partnership with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the UN Refugee Agency, has launched the "Makatet Roadmap," a government-led initiative aiming to integrate refugees and asylum seekers into its national system The five-year roadmap,…...