Farmer cures daughter of farming sickness hobbling Western Kenya
By James Odhiambo Achieng is healthy now, but six years ago, aged 8, she had…
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Health
Latest health stories from across Kenya.
In Uganda, a Game-Changing Malaria Vaccine Rolls Out
This makes Uganda the 19th country in Africa to introduce the malaria vaccine into routine immunisation, and it is the largest malaria vaccine roll-out to date in terms of target districts and population.
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The Hidden Cost of Delaying Healthcare: Why It’s a Risk You Can’t Afford
By Njeri Jomo – Chief Executive and Principal Officer, Jubilee Health Insurance. When was the last time you felt unwell but chose to self-medicate instead of seeing a doctor? Did you finish the prescribed dose the last time you took…
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Signs You Might Need Oral Surgery And How To Prepare
Oral health is essential to overall well-being, and in some cases, standard dental care may not be enough to address complex issues. Oral surgery becomes necessary when specific dental conditions require specialized treatment beyond…
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Benefits of Drinking Soya Tea
The traditional saying, “Mgeni akija mkaribishe na chai”, is one familiar maxim that beautifully embodies our deep-rooted African tradition of welcoming visitors with tea, especially in Kenya. And it is usually mostly the tea leaves tea.…
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Guardians of Eburu Forest: Conservation Champions Chronicle Medicinal Plants
In the late 1990s, Eburu Forest began showing signs of degradation as surrounding farming communities abandoned their land and moved into the forest for survival – harvesting honey, making charcoal, and logging unsustainably.
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KNH doctor who worked for free dies after hospital allegedly denied him treatment
A doctor who had been treating patients for free at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has died after failing to access medical attention. Why was Dr Ndege denied treatment? According to a report that appeared in the Daily Nation…
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Perimenopause – Symptoms, Dealing With The Heat And Natural Remedies
Pre-menopause refers to the time before menopause when a woman’s reproductive hormones are still cycling normally, and there are no noticeable menopause symptoms yet. It differs from perimenopause, which is when hormone levels start…
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Kenya Takes Big Step in HIV Response After US Aid Freeze
Kenya’s Ministry of Health has flagged off a shipment of essential HIV supplies at the Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies (MEDS), in a significant step towards strengthening Kenya’s HIV response.
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Scientists recommend eating maize hairs to keep off kidney diseases
Scientists have found that eating the annoying strings at the top of maize cobs improves…
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Pharmacy and Poisons Board Cracks Down on Improper Drug Handling Amid Public Complaints
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has issued a stern warning to drug manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, and healthcare facilities to store medications under proper conditions. This follows a surge in public complaints about…
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Kenya Mandates Relocation of Health Facilities from High-Risk Areas Like Petrol Stations
The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) has issued a directive that could impact many health facilities around the country. If you’re operating in areas considered high-risk, like petrol stations or residential…
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Why private health insurance is the smart choice
In Kenya, the spirit of Harambee, pulling together to support one another is deeply embedded in our culture. Whether in villages or urban centres, it is not uncommon to be part of multiple WhatsApp groups each year, contributing to…
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Expert Reveals New Scary Effect of Kitchen Smoke
Be warned that using firewood and charcoal stoves that emit toxic fumes inhaled by expectant mothers within enclosed spaces is a major cause of rising cleft lip cases.
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Millions Face Death Due to Shortage of Surgeons
Medical practitioners, policy experts, researchers and other key stakeholders have called for urgent mitigation measures to address the shortage of surgeons in Africa.
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M-Pesa Delivers Ksh45 Million Maternity Ward in Embu
The M-Pesa Foundation has broken ground for the construction of a Ksh45 million modern maternity wing at Kianjakoma Health Centre in Embu County as part of its efforts to reduce maternal and infant mortality in the country.
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Concern Over Graphic Images on Smoke-Free Products
The Kenya Government’s move to slap graphic health warnings on alternative nicotine products will hinder efforts to reduce the 12,000 annual deaths in Kenya caused by smoking, according to the Campaign for Safer Alternatives
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Why Tragic Optimism Is Better Than Toxic Positivity
The state of the world is a present test for our mental health. Even when your personal life may be in shambles, the news shows things can always get worse from the oppression of women in Afghanistan to the displacement of people in Congo…
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Crisis: Over 600 Private Hospitals To Suspend SHA Services
Over 600 medical facilities under the Rural-Urban and Private Hospitals Association of Kenya (RUPHA) have announced plans to suspend Social Health Authority (SHA) services starting Monday, February 24. RUPHA Chairman Brian Lishenga claims…
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KMPDU Threatens Fresh Strike Over Intern Doctors’ Pay
A new storm is brewing between the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU) and the Ministry of Health. On Monday, union officials led by Secretary General Davji Atellah issued a 30-day ultimatum, warning that if intern…
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Sick: SHA Given Mpesa Records… Kenyans To Pay More
The Social Health Authority (SHA) now has access to various government databases, including mobile money transactions, Kenya Power payments, and Kenya Revenue Authority records, in a bid to identify self-employed individuals underpaying…
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Kenya Makes Groundbreaking Advancements in Cancer Detection and Management
BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), a leading global medical technology company, has partnered with the Nairobi County Health Ministry to launch a large-scale mobilisation of women for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) screening using BD’s newly…
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“United by Unique”, how are Cancer patients unique?
We now have a new theme for World Cancer Day for the next three years “United in our goals, unique in our needs”. But what does this mean for patients, caregivers and clinicians? This stems from the fact that everybody’s journey is unique,…
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AstraZeneca Launches Groundbreaking Initiatives in Cancer Care
Through initiatives that address critical gaps in cancer care, the company works alongside healthcare providers, patient advocacy groups, and government institutions to drive meaningful improvements in cancer outcomes across the continent.
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