Author: Anish Shekar
Anish Shekar is a dedicated journalist, scientist, and humanitarian whose work explores the intersections of global development, public policy, and human-interest reporting. He specializes in evidence-driven journalism that bridges scientific insight with real-world impact. By amplifying the voices of vulnerable communities, Anish strives to advance the core values of accuracy, empathy, and editorial integrity in every narrative he develops.
WASHINGTON, D.C., United States — The United States has introduced tighter boarding and entry measures for travellers with recent travel histories in the Democratic Republic…
NAIROBI, Kenya — The Pharmacy and Poisons Board has warned Kenyans against a falsified batch of the emergency contraceptive Postinor-2 detected in circulation in the…
NEW YORK, United States — A US federal judge has dismissed criminal charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, while sharply criticising the Justice Department’s handling…
WASHINGTON, D.C., United States — US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order seeking to narrow federal recommendations for routine childhood vaccinations and encouraging…
NAIROBI, Kenya — The United States Embassy in Nairobi has issued a health advisory warning travellers of an increased risk of dengue fever in parts…
NEW DELHI, India — The rains arrived as they do every year. But in parts of India this weekend, the monsoon brought more than relief…
KAMPALA, Uganda — On Thursday 16, July 2026 morning, a quiet but symbolic moment unfolded inside the isolation unit at Mulago National Referral Hospital. Standing…
NAIROBI, Kenya — Susan Njeri remembers a time when her breasts were simply part of growing up. Like many girls, she watched her body change…
KISUMU, Kenya — Kisumu Governor Prof. Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o has shared a deeply personal account of his 15-year battle with prostate cancer, revealing how the…
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya’s Social Health Authority (SHA) has rolled out biometric fingerprint verification for registered child dependants aged between seven and 17 years, marking a…