Latest health stories from across Kenya.
When Celestine Muthiani gave birth to her son in a public hospital on the outskirts of Nairobi, she knew something wasn’t right. He struggled to feed, cried constantly, and missed nearly every developmental milestone. It took almost two…
A look at oral health reports from Kenya reveals statistics that show the need for collective action from a wide range of stakeholders. These include the government, private sector, professional associations and communities. If we are to…
When many people think of breast cancer, they imagine it as a disease that mostly affects older women. Yet doctors in sub-Saharan Africa are raising a red flag; more and more younger women are being diagnosed, often much earlier than their…
When many people think of breast cancer, they imagine it as a disease that mostly affects older women. Yet doctors in sub-Saharan Africa are raising a red flag, more and more younger women are being diagnosed, often much earlier than their…
Kenyatta National Hospital surgeons have successfully performed what is believed to be the world’s largest gigantomastia surgery, removing 20.86 kilograms of breast tissue from a 17-year-old girl. The 11-hour operation was conducted on…
Black nightshade, also known as managu, is gaining popularity as a crop and long-life dried…
By Lyzzie Owade Less than 6 per cent of Kenya’s farmers have ever done a…
African women’s health is getting a major boost with a new initiative from the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI). The three-year programme, Leadership for Innovation and Excellence in Accelerating Research on Women’s Health…
A modern medical dilemma is emerging from an age-old fixture: the toilet. Gastroenterologist Dr. Trisha Pasricha of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) updated a classic medical inquiry for the “TikTok era,” investigating whether…
The conversation around periods is changing, moving away from stigma and toward understanding and awareness. Your menstrual cycle is a vital sign of your health, and knowing what’s normal (and what’s not) empowers you to advocate for your…
Integrated financial services provider Old Mutual has launched Thrive, a new digital wellness platform to address the growing challenges of physical, mental, nutritional, and financial well-being in Kenya.
The Ministry of Health has raised alarm over Kenya’s rising obesity rates, revealing that nearly half of women aged 20 to 49 are either overweight or obese – a trend linked to unhealthy diets and sedentary lifestyles. Public Health…
46 percent of Kenyan women either do not want more children or prefer sterilization, findings from the Ministry of Health (MoH) show. In its National Update on Family Planning Program in Kenya, the Ministry indicated that fertility…
For years, the HPV vaccine has been a routine part of adolescent healthcare, widely recommended for girls around ages 11-12. The goal was to vaccinate them before potential exposure to the human papillomavirus (HPV). The Kenyan government…
Gentlemen, have you recently found yourself staring wistfully at a vintage car, contemplating a spontaneous trip to a music festival with people half your age, or experiencing a sudden, inexplicable urge to wear socks with sandals?…
A monumental study has revealed that Kenyan adults face a high burden of trauma exposure, with more than half of participants showing probable signs of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The findings, released during a dissemination…
Power outages are not mere nuisances, they’re surgical emergencies. In one Tanzanian hospital, a scheduled adenotonsillectomy hit a snag when the generator failed, plunging the theatre into darkness mid-operation; “the most stressful 5…
President William Ruto has brushed aside county objections and confirmed that all verified Universal Health Coverage (UHC) staff will be moved onto permanent, pensionable terms effective this month. Speaking in Mombasa on Thursday,…
The Global Leaders Network (GLN), a South-led health diplomacy initiative, is launching a new webinar series to tackle a looming health financing crisis. The series, titled “Domestic Resource Mobilisation in Action,” will convene global…
Kenya’s Social Health Authority (SHA) hotline has fielded more than a million calls in less than a year, a milestone Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale says shows the service is already central to how Kenyans seek care. Speaking after a…
Doctors who spent years chasing unpaid postgraduate tuition have a reason to smile after the Ministry of Health confirmed it had cleared the entire 2018-2024 backlog. KMPDU Secretary-General Dr Davji Atellah said the approvals cover 633…
By MaryAnne Musilo In the tropics, tomato farmers fight more than 200 pests and diseases…
Viatris, a global healthcare company, has today launched its EmpowerED for Life campaign across key African countries to create awareness on Erectile Dysfunction (ED). The initiative is aimed at breaking the stigma around men’s health, and…
As Kenya joins the world in commemorating World Hepatitis Day this July, this year’s official theme “Let’s Break It down. Get the Facts. Take Action,” reminds us that, to eliminate hepatitis as a public health threat, we must begin by…
