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.
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…
NAIROBI, Kenya — Less than two years after dismantling the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the administration of President Donald Trump is once…
NEW DELHI, India — The Indian government has ordered Meta to immediately remove advertisements and content on Instagram that promote or facilitate child sexual abuse…
KINSHASA, DR Congo — The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has introduced strict new travel restrictions requiring a 21-day quarantine period for individuals returning from…
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — The United States’ decision to withdraw funding for HIV and AIDS programmes in South Africa is likely to cost lives and…
NAIROBI, Kenya — When the government announced that In vitro fertilisation (IVF) would be covered under the Social Health Authority (SHA), Jessica* allowed herself to…
Kenya and the United States have entered into a new Health Cooperation Partnership valued at USD 1.6 billion (approximately Ksh207.4 billion), in a move aimed…
NEW DELHI, India — India’s electric vehicle (EV) market appears to be entering a decisive growth phase, with new data suggesting adoption is accelerating across multiple…
OTTAWA, Canada — Canada has become the first G7 nation to approve generic versions of semaglutide injections, a development expected to significantly reduce the cost…
LUSAKA, Zambia — Zambia has confirmed that two suspected Ebola cases have tested negative, even as authorities intensify screening and surveillance measures following an outbreak…