Covid-19 pandemic disrupts the provision of ARVs to people living with HIV in Kenya and globally
By The WoN Team info@womansnewsroom.africa At 19-years, Rose is among the 1.5 million people living with HIV in Kenya and who are finding it increasingly difficult to access antiretroviral therapy treatment as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on lives globally. Due to the restrictions imposed on movement of people in some counties byRead More
Girls in Samburu at risk of FGM and early marriages during Covid-19
Law breakers take advantage of the lockdown to entrench retrogressive practices By Dorcas Moraa info@womansnewsroom.africa At exactly 5am, Metina was woken up by her mother, with instructions to go to the kitchen and prepare breakfast for the family. To the 16-year old girl and her younger sister-from Lolmolok village in Samburu County, this was aRead More
Covid-19: Prioritise social media campaigns to reach the youth, Government Urged
Amref survey shows effectiveness of social media for pandemic awareness By Samuel Kisika info@womannewsroom.africa The Ministry of Health should consider focusing more on social media in reaching out out to more youth with information for an enhanced fight against Covid-19. This follows findings by an Amref Health Africa survey which established that social media platformsRead More
Mentally challenged women at higher risk of GBV during Covid-19
Susan sits outside her mother’s house, near Thika town, in Kiambu County. Their home is situated at a busy neighbourhood and a hive of activity. However, she is oblivous of whatever is happening, including when a middle-aged man deliberately walks close to her, touches her inappropriately and disappears. The 30-year-old woman does not react orRead More