David Njagi

1 week ago | the-star.co.ke | David Njagi

Psychosis is growing in Kenya, due to drugs and substance use and delayed mental health treatment.  Had it not been for a bold decision to seek treatment late last year, Henry (real name changed) would have slid into the depths of what is unfolding into Kenya’s worsening psychosis crisis. Henry was an alcohol consumer, a habit he had picked in his teens, stepped it up in campus, fanned it after getting a job, before it took hold of him during the Covid-19 social lapse.

3 weeks ago | devex.com | David Njagi

Africa is grappling with a growing opioid crisis fueled by weak enforcement of regulations, medical supply shortages, and a thriving black market. These challenges have been exacerbated by U.S. aid cuts, which have disrupted critical programs. As Africa battles an opioid abuse surge, experts warn it could escalate into a full-blown addiction and mental health crisis if proper interventions are not implemented.

1 month ago | devex.com | David Njagi

Africa faces a critical medical supply crisis fueled by fragmented procurement systems, high costs, and counterfeit drugs. However, new alliances are innovating solutions to bridge these gaps. Africa is grappling with a severe medical supply crisis, with fragmented procurement systems and high costs leading to stock shortages and the spread of counterfeit drugs. However, a new wave of alliances — including nonprofits, social enterprises, and logistics firms — is emerging to bridge these gaps.

2 months ago | devex.com | David Njagi

Eight African countries are set to introduce the human papillomavirus, or HPV, vaccine this year to battle worsening cervical cancer infections in the continent, according to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. Gavi has not named the beneficiary countries yet, but they will be distributed in seven African regions, as part of the alliance’s target to vaccinate 86 million girls globally in 2025, Emily Kobayashi, the head of the HPV vaccine program at Gavi, told Devex.

Jan 22, 2025 | talkafrica.co.ke | David Njagi |Mary Mwendwa

Women voice concerns over diaper pollution By David NjagiNairobi,Kenya: Margaret Karaya does not overlook the harm inflicted by Kenya’s colonial past, but she acknowledges certain positive influences from the Global North, particularly in environmental stewardship. Karaya is deeply passionate about conservation, often voicing her concerns about the growing pollution that threatens Kenya’s biodiversity and food systems.