COVID-19 vaccines: What seniors can expect

By CNN,

Covid-19 vaccines are on the way. What should older adults expect? The first candidates, from Pfizer and Moderna, could arrive before Christmas, ac...

coronavirus , covid-19 vaccine

Creators of gene ‘scissors’ clinch Nobel as women sweep chemistry

By Reuters,

Two scientists won the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry on Wednesday for creating genetic ‘scissors’ that can rewrite the code of life, contributing ...

Charpentier , Doudna , Nobel Prize in Chemistry

‘Adopt a Family’ campaign pairs wealthy with less fortunate during COVID-19 lockdown

By VOA,

In Nairobi's Kibera neighborhood, those who depend on day-to-day wages have been hit hardest by the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Wh...

adopt a family , coronavirus , Kibera

Sickle cell patients ask for protection against COVID-19 as confirmed cases increase to over 11K

By VOA,

Sickle cell patients in Cameroon on this year's World Sickle Cell Day on June 19, asked to be given additional care and support. They say the genet...

coronavirus , Sickle cell

As World Blood Donor Day approaches, COVID-19 strains supply

By VOA,

Even before the emergence of the new coronavirus, Africa’s blood supply fell short of demand. The pandemic has increased the deficit, raising ris...

coronavirus , World Blood Donor Day

Kwale: Parent claims teacher caned her daughter Aisha Awadhi to death

By Nicky Gitonga,

Police in Kwale have arrested a school teacher who is accused of caning 14-year-old Aisha Awadhi to death. According to Peter Nzimbi, the Lungalung...

Aisha Awadhi

KCSE candidate dies in Homa Bay hospital

By Aly Abich,

A candidate sitting this year's Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination died on Tuesday night in Homa Bay County after a long batt...

KCSE

In Nigeria, your genetic makeup can decide if you get a second date

By CNN,

First date questions in many parts of the world usually revolve around hobbies or favorite TV shows. But in Nigeria, the first date conversation is mo...

Nigeria , Sickle cell , World Health Organisation

In Africa, sickle cell patients endure pain, discrimination

By VOA,

Africans who have the blood disorder Sickle Cell Anemia met this week in the northern Cameroon town of Garoua to step up an awareness campaign. One...

Dr. Oumar Zacki , Sickle Cell Anemia , world health organization

Raila Odinga mourns Fidel Castro

By Citizen Reporter,

Opposition leader Raila Odinga has eulogized former Cuban President Fidel Castro as “one of the most outstanding personalities of the 20th century�...

Raila Odinga mourns Fidel Castro

Last conversation between Hellen Mtawali, Achieng Abura

By Brian Okoth,

The Kenyan entertainment industry continues to mourn the death of legendary Afro-Fusion artiste Achieng Abura, which occurred Thursday evening at the ...

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Monday Special: Sickle Cell Anemia

By Anthony Dianga,

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Defying Sickle Cell Anemia

By Citizen,

Ukakamavu Wa Msichana Anayeugua Sickle Cell

By Citizen,