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Kenya Signs Landmark Health Deal With US Despite Data Fears
Jide Oyekunle, Abuja
Kenya has signed a historic five-year health agreement with the US, the first such pact since Donald Trump’s administration overhauled its foreign aid programme.
The $2.5bn (£1.9bn) deal is aimed at combating infectious diseases such asHIV/Aids, malaria, and tuberculosis, maternal care, polio eradication and infectious disease outbreak response and preparedness in Kenya, with similar agreements expected to be rolled out in other African countries aligned with Trump’s broader foreign policy goals.
The government-to-government deal aims to boost transparency and accountability but has raised fears it could give the US real-time access to critical health databases, including sensitive patient information.
Kenya’s Health Minister Aden Duale sought to allay such fears, saying “only de-identified, aggregated data” would be shared.
On his first day in office in January, Trump announced a freeze on foreign aid as part of a government...
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Health insurance: How to avoid paying ‘thousands more than we need too’
Health insurance costs have already gone up “significantly” in the past few years and are forecast to keep rising.
Despite this, many in the insurance industry believe vast numbers of people are paying far more than they need to.
On Lunchtime LiveHead of Health & General Insurance at Cornmarket Dermot Wells predicted costs will continue to increase in the years ahead.
“If you’re sitting on the same plan, your premium has gone up the last three years somewhere in the region of 30% and 75% - depending on the plan...
Celebrity Health Scares of 2025: All the Stars’ Hospitalizations, Diagnoses & More
Image Credit: Getty Images for ABAFrom surprise hospitalizations to life-changing diagnoses, 2025 has seen a wave of celebrities opening up about their personal health battles. Stars like Elton John, Eric DaneandJustin Timberlake have revealed everything from vision loss to ALS and Lyme disease, reminding fans that fame doesn’t make one immune to medical challenges.As these stars speak out about their conditions, they’re not only raising awareness but also inspiring others to prioritize their well-being. Below, we’ve rounded up the most notable health scares of the year so far and other health updates.Justin TimberlakeOn July, 31, 2025, Justin, 44, revealed he was diagnosed with Lyme disease while completing his Forget Tomorrow World Tour. In an Instagram post, he shared, “Among other things, I’ve been battling some health issues, and was diagnosed with Lyme disease — which...
