Waistlines have ballooned as sedentary lifestyles, urbanisation and western diets have taken over East Africa

Washington raises threat level as Nairobi records eighth case of highly infectious virus

Debris from perilous crossings scatter northern Djibouti’s remote beaches, which now form part of a major global migrant smuggling route

The patient is related to a man who died in Nairobi last week – thought to be the country’s first-ever case

Agreement follows months of negotiations over a $2.49 billion health aid package

Number of new infections in one of the country’s most populous provinces stops falling after years of steep decline

Study suggests artificial intelligence could improve access to specialist care and help prevent irreversible sight loss

Event organised by the charity founded by the Duke of Sussex helps injured servicemen and women build confidence, resilience and camaraderie

Award winning journalist and author Anjan Sundaram reflects on two decades of highlighting under-reported crises

The man, who contracted the virus in Democratic Republic of Congo, boarded a flight to Nairobi before dying in hospital

Poverty and malnutrition are rife in Malawi. But a growing body evidence suggests the humble egg could be a highly effective remedy

The Kenyan citizen, recently returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo, had been ill for weeks before travelling

Experts deployed to the capital are on hand to assist with testing, infection control and awareness, in anticipation of imported cases

A new study suggests elephants prepare their own treatments from plants known to have medicinal properties

Between 1990 and 2023 the burden of non-communicable disease almost doubled, putting strain on health systems

A self-perpetuating violent cycle of cattle raiding, territorial disputes and revenge attacks creates a crisis in the world’s newest country