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Spain Train Crash: Dozens Feared Dead as Two High-Speed Trains Collide

At least 30 people have died after two high-speed trains collided near Urda, south of Madrid, as emergency crews race to rescue survivors and treat th...

2 weeks ago · By Cecelia Dana

Kenya

Justina Wamae Proposes Six-Month Electricity Billing Clean-Up

Justina Wamae outlines IUP plans for a six-month electricity billing review, increased healthcare funding and citizen participation in sustainable bus...

2 weeks ago · By Cecelia Dana

Kenya

Hundreds of Ethiopians Flee to Kenya as Border Clashes Escalate

Hundreds of Ethiopians flee escalating clashes into Moyale, Kenya, as the Red Cross provides emergency shelter, food, water and medical assistance.

2 weeks ago · By Cecelia Dana

Health

Kenya Red Cross, IFRC intensify Ebola response as survey exposes public preparedness gaps

Kenya Red Cross and IFRC strengthen Kenya's Ebola response as a GeoPoll survey reveals widespread concern, limited preparedness and growing misinforma...

3 weeks ago · By Switch Media

Business

Bolt and Kenya Red Cross to Train 500 Boda Boda Riders in Emergency Response

Bolt has partnered with the Kenya Red Cross to equip more than 500 boda boda riders with first aid and emergency response skills in a programme aimed...

1 month ago · By Benadeta Mwaura

Climate

Wajir Steps Up Flood Preparations as El Niño Rains Approach

Wajir County is putting emergency measures in place ahead of forecast heavier rains, with officials warning that flooding could cut off communities, d...

2 months ago · By Cecelia Dana

Africa

President Ruto launches SHA 922 Lifeline to Guarantee Free Emergency Medical Response Across Kenya

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug. 5 — President William Ruto has launched the SHA 922 Lifeline and National Ambulance Dispatch Centre, unveiling a nationwide emerg...

3 months ago · By Switch TV Reporter

Health

President Ruto Launches 922 Emergency Lifeline to Speed Up Medical Response

Kenyans facing medical emergencies will now have a single number to call for help after President William Ruto launched the 922 Lifeline and the Natio...

3 months ago · By Cecelia Dana

Health

SHA Warns Hospitals: Treat Emergency Patients or Lose Contracts

Hospitals contracted by Kenya's Social Health Authority (SHA) have been put on notice: provide emergency treatment to every patient, regardless of the...

3 months ago · By Cecelia Dana

Health

IFRC Chief Visits Kenya Red Cross to Boost EMS

Kenya's efforts to strengthen emergency medical services received a fresh boost after the Secretary General of the International Federation of Red Cro...

3 months ago · By Cecelia Dana

Health

Garissa Seeks Top-Tier Hospital Status to Boost Healthcare Access

Garissa Governor Nathif Jama has renewed calls for the county's main referral hospital to be upgraded to a Level 6 facility, arguing that the move wou...

4 months ago · By Cecelia Dana

Health

SHA Row Erupts over Sh1,000 Video Clip as CS Aden Duale Defends Health Scheme Funding

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has come to the defense of the Social Health Authority (SHA) amid growing public criticism sparked by remarks made...

5 months ago · By Cecelia Dana