Parent groups and a PIBG demand passage of the tobacco bill with GEG to combat youth vaping. They also say MOE shouldn't just focus on punishment, as nicotine is very addictive, but other agencies should ensure vape isn't easily accessible outside school.
A total of 336,592 eligible girls from the 2020, 2021, and 2022 cohorts have not yet received their HPV vaccination despite the Ministry of Health’s ongoing catch-up efforts.
Soft-drink manufacturers are targeting Africa, but industry-led pledges to reduce the sale of sugary drinks subvert better government-led policy options.
Unvaccinated teachers face disciplinary action if they don’t get inoculated against Covid-19 by Nov 1, unless they have medical reasons for exemptions.