Vaccine politics
For a moment there, I thought that COVID19 would bring the best out of all nations. The arrival of the vaccines brought with it a global sigh of relief. Knowledge that no one in th
BBC World Service Health Check – 9th June
I was guest on the BBC World Service Health Check radio program on the 9th June. The main guests talked about two very interesting topics: The treatment of Alzheimer’s diseas
BBC World Service Health Check – 28th April
I was a guest on the BBC World News health check program, presented by Laura Hammond on the 28th April. The main guests talked about Covid19 in India and fitness. I talked about th
Happy New Year …..
I hope your year has started well. This is a rather belated ‘happy new year’ wish – but better late than never. Let me be upfront – this is not my usual evi
Covid-19 in Kenya: Putting accountability and transparency at the forefront of a health response
Guest writer, Ms Wameyo tackles the issue of financial accountability in the time of the Covid-19.
Jean Wameyo writes on the opportunities Covid-19 presents to Kenya
Guest writer Miss Wameyo points us to the silver lining - opportunities that could change Africa's health systems for good.
Jean Wameyo writes on Social distance during Covid-19 pandemic in Kenya
Our guest writer today is a sharp dear old friend of mine, Jean Wameyo. She discusses social distancing through her eyes as a public financial management expert in the health sec
Covid-19 and 5G mobile technology
The conspiracy theory relating 5G mobile technology to Covid-19 has gained a lot of traction - misinformation that has lead to vandalism.
Covid-19 and cloth face masks
Most people infected with the virus do not show any symptoms, yet when they sneeze, this is what it looks like. Protect others - wear a mask.
Covid-19 ……misinformation
At the moment, Africa has been spared the worst of this outbreak, that does not mean the solution is as all about heat!