Gene commonly found in south Asian people affects Covid severity – new study
In 2020, the first genetic studies showed that there were indeed genetic differences that resulted in higher risk of severe Covid.
Omicron is the new Covid kid on the block: five steps to avoid, ten to take immediately
In view of the new variant, there are a few steps that governments shouldn’t be taking. And some they should be taking.
Forceful vaccine messages backfire with holdouts – How can it be done better?
Research has shown that some health communication techniques work more effectively than others depending on the audience.
Yes, you can still get Covid after being vaccinated, but you’re unlikely to get as sick
How a person responds to a vaccine is impacted by a number of host factors, including our age, gender, health and stress levels.
Why Africa’s push to make vaccines should look further than Covid-19
Africa has 54 countries and 1.2 billion people, but produces only 1% of all the vaccines it administers.
Kenyan universities face big challenges going digital. But it can be done
E-learning has its own challenges too. Courses that require student practicals—such as the natural, health and physical sciences—have been heavily disrupted.
Delta variant makes it even more important to get a Covid-19 vaccine, even if you’ve already had the coronavirus
Covid-19 vaccines offer a safe and reliable path to immunity against both the older strains of coronavirus.
No, we can’t treat Covid-19 like the flu. We have to consider the lasting health problems it causes
It will take time to achieve herd immunity. So, we’ll need to keep a strong quarantine system in place until we’ve got the job done.
How African countries can reform education to get ahead after pandemic school closures
While Covid-19 has held back learning, bold reform is possible and the pandemic presents a historic opportunity to revamp education systems.
Top 25 Brands Transforming Lives in Kenya 2021
KQ remains a strong brand locally, regionally and globally. It has, however, recently gone through some turbulence, like any other national airline.