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Northern Kenya PWDs chairperson sounds alarm over lack of autism support

Charity Kilei | Oct 07, 2025

According to Hafid Maalim, autism remains a low priority for authorities, particularly regarding awareness, specialised education, therapy services, a...

Why it’s time to rethink the notion of an autism 'spectrum’

The Conversation | Oct 05, 2025

Autism is made up of many different traits and needs, which show up in unique combinations. Some autistic people rely heavily on routine, while others...

Pharmacy and Poisons Board assures paracetamol use during pregnancy safe

Charity Kilei | Oct 03, 2025

The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) urged pregnant women to avoid self-medication and to seek advice from qualified healthcare professionals before u...

Autism explained: What science says about causes and concerns

Charity Kilei | Sep 27, 2025

Autism spectrum disorder affects communication, interaction, and perception. WHO estimates nearly 62 million people worldwide, about 1 in 127, live wi...

Paracetamol and vaccines not linked to autism, says WHO

Maureen Kinyanjui | Sep 25, 2025

The global health body emphasised that autism remains a complex condition influenced by a mix of genetic and environmental factors, with no single cau...

At 20, Amina Kassim champions autism awareness in Mombasa through poetry and purpose

Farhiya Hussein | Jun 01, 2025

Raised in modest circumstances in Kitui before moving to Mombasa, Amina—the eldest of two—began her advocacy journey driven by lived experience, deep...

New study to examine link between childhood vaccines and autism risk

Margaret Wanjiru | Mar 14, 2025

Recent studies indicate that the prevalence of autism in Kenya is rising, though it remains underreported due to limited access to healthcare services...