Afya

Serikali ya Kenya imesaini Makubaliano ya Nia na kampuni ya Athari Global iliyomilikiwa na watu wa diaspora kutoka Kanada, ili kupanua njia za kimfumo za ajira katika sekta ya afya nchini Kanada. Mpango huu unahusisha mafunzo kwa Wakenya katika kazi za kusaidia walemavu na kuwaunganisha na waajiri nchini Kanada chini ya programu ya Muuguzi Majuu. Msemaji Mkuu Roseline Njogu amesema Athari sasa ina washiriki 30 kutoka Kenya, na 19 wameshafanya kazi nchini Kanada.

2 Mwezi wa pili, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Egypt's Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar announced the release of the first procedural guide for the state-funded medical treatment program in January 2026, aimed at standardizing services and streamlining approvals. This step underscores Egypt's commitment to citizens' constitutional right to equitable and comprehensive healthcare, serving as a key pillar of the health system until universal health insurance is fully rolled out.

Discovery Health has taken responsibility for a claims processing error that overpaid benefits to 16,507 members, agreeing to absorb the R125-million cost instead of seeking recoveries from those affected.

20 Mwezi wa kwanza, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

A comprehensive review of India's healthcare system urges establishing publicly provided care as the primary vehicle for universal coverage. The Lancet Commission report, based on a survey of 50,000 households across 29 states, outlines a roadmap to achieve universal health coverage by 2047. It argues that governance failures and fragmented delivery, rather than funding shortages, are the biggest barriers to health equity for 1.4 billion people.

A new study reveals that despite guidelines, about one in four Medicare beneficiaries with dementia continue to receive brain-altering medications linked to falls and confusion. Prescribing rates have declined overall from 20% to 16% between 2013 and 2021, but those with cognitive impairment face higher risks. Researchers highlight the need for better documentation and alternatives to improve care safety.

13 Mwezi wa kwanza, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

A new generative AI tool called CytoDiffusion analyzes blood cells with greater accuracy than human experts, potentially improving diagnoses of diseases like leukemia. Developed by researchers from UK universities, the system detects subtle abnormalities and quantifies its own uncertainty. It was trained on over half a million images and excels at flagging rare cases for review.