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The growing epidemic of NCDs has severe health impacts on individuals, families, and communities, wh...
In Nairobi, waste management and the clearing of stagnant water, such as in the Nairobi River, remai...
Africa's reliance on foreign aid for healthcare and preparedness continues to weaken its ability to...
Many dump their rubbish into open sewers that eventually flow into the Nairobi River, while others b...
Joy contracted HIV from her mother, and her childhood was marked by frequent hospital visits and sem...
Addressing lifestyle factors, using medical devices, or opting for surgical interventions can help m...
The successful containment of the virus highlights Rwanda’s commitment to building resilient health...
Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne viral disease that causes fever, severe joint pain, and sometimes ra...
GBV victims are often blamed for their circumstances, with some people holding the belief that women...
According to The Lancet, more than 300 million people worldwide use smokeless tobacco products.
The UN’s 2023 Femicide report highlights a significant rise in the number of women and girls killed...
Data reveals that 14.5 per cent of secondary school students and 6.0 per cent of primary school pupi...
Daisy Khaindi, a counselling psychologist, says that men often struggle more with coping under press...
THe clinicians pointed out that SHA has implemented a policy requiring only facilities registered wi...
Even though Africa contributes little to global emissions, it is already facing severe effects of cl...
While the exact cause of the fire remains unclear, some traders suspect it may have been triggered b...
Dr Vivian Manyeki, a public health specialist from Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi, emphasised...
A support group is crucial for those who have gone through trauma, as it allows them to share their...
Internship programmes play a crucial role in Kenya's healthcare system, offering practical experienc...
One prominent example of the gap in localised healthcare data can be seen in the area of smoking ces...
The report predicts that these numbers will increase in the coming years due to climate change, whic...
The tragedy, which claimed seven lives, has left the residents devastated with some seeking psycholo...
Reducing sedentary time and incorporating regular movement into daily life are crucial steps towards...
In Kenya in 2019, there were 8,500 deaths attributable to AMR and 37,300 deaths associated with AMR.
There is no cure for HPV itself, but treatments are available for the conditions it causes.
The Board further advised all pharmacies, hospitals, and members of the public to immediately stop s...
David Ongai, another resident, thanked the leaders for their support during this difficult time.
In the village, some residents are gathering old sheets to shield themselves from the rain, using th...
The cases are distributed across several counties: Nakuru (4), Nairobi (2), Mombasa (2), Kajiado (2)...
Metrine Muhonje’s husband and three children were peacefully sleeping inside, unaware of the horror...
The study found that those in the top 20 per cent for ultra-processed food consumption had an averag...
The Ministry of Environment has identified 145 facilities along the Nairobi River basin that are dis...
Kenya, like many other nations, is grappling with severe challenges due to climate change, including...
However, despite the widespread uncertainty, some parents who are well-informed about the importance...
The Ministry also reaffirmed the importance of polio vaccination, which remains the most effective p...
According to the WHO, antimicrobial resistance is one of the most pressing global public health and...
Parents and caregivers are encouraged to bring their children for routine vaccinations as part of th...
The Ministry of Health continues to monitor the situation closely and urges Kenyans to avoid non-ess...
Pneumonia is a lung infection where the air sacs fill with fluid or pus, making breathing difficult.
Wario's message to the government is that more support is needed to help communities like hers adapt...
Wanjiru fears that the new payment requirements may place too much burden on her already strained fi...
The change addresses a major barrier faced during the initial SHIF rollout, which required an upfron...
The Health CS noted that primary healthcare is the first point of contact and the closest level of c...
The research indicates that children who were either in utero or born during periods of sugar ration...
KMPDC officials emphasised that the decision to shut down Body by Design was not taken lightly, but...
Barasa assured Kenyans that her ministry has put in place measures to process claims within 90 days.
With various categories of senior teams, junior teams, and now a league for younger children, Shauri...
Research shows that transitioning to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions can yield greater economic be...
