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How the body controls Hiv before it causes disease

Why Someone Can Be HIV Positive but Not Sick for Many YearsHuman Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is often misunderstood as a condition that quickly causes …

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Kenya Launches Bold Task Forceto Fix the Link Between Medical Schools and Hospital Reality

In the  gap between classroom training and hospital reality, Kenya’s health and education sectors have launched a joint task force to realign medical training …

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President Ruto, First Lady Rachel Ruto Arrives in Addis Ababa for 39th African Union Summit

President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto arrived in Addis Ababa on Friday, February 13, 2026, ahead of the start of the 39th …

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Kenyan Suspects in US Cybercrime Case Argue Detention Violates Rights as Nairobi Court Weighs Extradition Hold

NAIROBI, Kenya  Two Kenyan men facing alleged cybercrime charges in the United States have moved to block their detention in Nairobi, telling a magistrate …

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Interstellar Visitor 3I/ATLAS Sails Through Solar System as NASA Operations Halted by Government Shutdown

An Interstellar Traveler ArrivesA rare celestial visitor from beyond our solar system is currently captivating astronomers worldwide as it journeys through our cosmic neighborhood. …

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The Digital Revolution Is Reshaping African Marriages .

In many African homes, change is not arriving with loud protests or sweeping legal reforms. It is arriving quietly through smartphones, mobile money accounts …

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Africa Claims Climate Leadership with Bold Action and Billion-Dollar Commitments

In a powerful shift from victim to visionary, Africa is decisively changing the global narrative on climate change. Despite contributing the least to global …

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You don’t have to cut the morning caffeine drip to protect your brain against dementia in the future.

Caffeinated coffee and tea could help protect you against dementia. Even a few daily .New research shows that daily coffee or tea –– and …

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Singer Chappell Roan leaves talent agency led by Casey Wasserman after Epstein fallout

Chappell Roan says she has left the talent agency led by Casey Wasserman, whose name appears in the Epstein files.Announcing her split with the …

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SHA Faces Risk Of Collapse as Ksh 166b Deflict Threatens to Sink Insurer, IEA Report Shows

The Social Health Authority (SHA) is facing a looming financial crisis after a new report revealed a massive deficit of Ksh 166 billion, raising …