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Senate calls for urgent review of Kenya’s blood transfusion services
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 21, 2025

Legislators are now calling for urgent intervention to restore the country’s blood transfusion services and prevent further loss of lives.

The link between diabetes, kidney disease and high blood pressure
Charles Adinda  |  Mar 13, 2025

Diabetes can affect small blood vessels. This can cause high blood pressure and also lead to kidney disease.

Ethiopia signs Sh231 million deal with UN Office for Project Services to upgrade blood storage capacity
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 14, 2025

Key components of the initiative include assessing, designing, procuring, installing, modifying, testing, commissioning, and handing over state-of-the...

Sleep apnea: The silent threat to brain health and cognitive brain function
Charity Kilei  |  Dec 20, 2024

Addressing lifestyle factors, using medical devices, or opting for surgical interventions can help manage the disorder and improve overall health.

Bill proposes harsh penalties to curb illegal blood trade in Kenya
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 11, 2024

To tackle the illegal trade, the Bill proposes fines of Sh20 million and licence revocation for institutions found guilty of contravening the law

Risks of high, low blood pressure during pregnancy
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 25, 2024

Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and signs of damage to other organs, typically the liver and kidneys.

Execution of Kenyan jailed for manslaughter in Saudi Arabia postponed for 1 year
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 24, 2024

Munyakho has been on death row in Saudi Arabia for over a decade after being convicted of killing a Yemeni national, Abdul Halim Mujahid Makrad Saleh.

Stroke: The silent killer of untreated high blood pressure
Charity Kilei  |  Sep 06, 2024

Untreated hypertension can lead to a stroke by weakening the blood vessel walls, accelerating heart disease, and causing blood clots or plaques to blo...

High blood pressure raises odds for Alzheimer's disease- study
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 15, 2024

Researchers hope these findings will encourage more proactive discussions between doctors and patients about controlling blood pressure to mitigate de...

No budget for 'blood money' to save Kenyan jailed in Saudi Arabia - Mudavadi
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 10, 2024

Munyakho's execution was to take place on May 15 but was postponed following the government's intervention.

Blood Donor Day: How Mama Lucy Hospital ramped up donation, curbed theft
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 14, 2024

Security measures have been a critical focus at Mama Lucy Hospital to prevent blood theft, which was a significant issue in the past.

Emergency blood appeal for wounded Makadara magistrate
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 14, 2024

The Magistrate was shot in the court on Thursday afternoon soon after she had delivered a ruling in a case involving the wife of a senior police offic...

Kenya marks 20th World Blood Donor Day in Marsabit County
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 14, 2024

This year holds special significance as it marks the twentieth anniversary since the day was first established in 2004 by the World Health Organizatio...

Conquer high blood pressure in Eastleigh: Q&A with a doctor
Patel Okumu  |  Jan 20, 2024

Living with high blood pressure in Eastleigh's hustle can feel overwhelming. But before medication, consider lifestyle changes.

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