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The study highlights the urgent need for earlier diagnosis, better access to treatment, and public awareness of symptoms to improve survival rates in...
Thirty-seven per cent of the survey respondents had never heard of AI, while 36 per cent indicated they’d heard of it but knew very little about it an...
According to WHO, NCDs, including heart disease, cancer, chronic respiratory conditions, diabetes and mental health disorders, are responsible for mor...
Cancer is an emotionally charged and high-stakes diagnosis. Loss-framed misinformation spreads quickly and can influence decisions that can put people...
Although the 10th Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok hosted over 100 discussions on economic and regional issues, the unveiling of the cancer vacci...
Despite the SHA Act’s promise to guarantee affordable healthcare for all, especially those grappling with chronic and critical illnesses like cancer,...
DNA sequencing has revolutionised cancer care. Doctors can use it to improve prevention in people who are at risk of cancer, detect cancer early, and...
County leaders are urging households—especially women, who bear the brunt of traditional cooking methods—to embrace the change.
Risk factors for developing breast cancer include being female, increasing age, being overweight, alcohol consumption and genetic factors.
Over 300 million people worldwide live with hepatitis, causing 1.5 million deaths annually, mostly in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia, with Kenya accounti...
Researchers from Australia, Canada, and India tested the system on cereal grains and nuts, two of the most widely consumed foods that are particularly...
The research, conducted by the Arctic University of Norway (UiT), found that the risk of breast, ovarian, and uterine cancer decreases by approximatel...
Currently, Africa reports just under 74,000 liver cancer cases annually, with projections indicating this number will exceed 181,000 by 2050. In Kenya...
The new framework is intended to standardise the detection and management of H. pylori infections across the country. It is currently under final revi...
He emphasises the need to move away from a healthcare model focused largely on late-stage treatment towards prevention and early detection, where care...
Health authorities are increasingly vocal about the importance of using sunscreen and general sun protection to prevent skin damage and reduce skin ca...
Pneumonia risk factors common among men include smoking, alcohol use, chronic illnesses like diabetes, and a tendency to delay seeking medical care.
Previously available only in major cities like Mombasa—where it can cost more than Sh450,000—the surgery was completed in Lamu for just Sh180,000.
Even moderate exposure—within the 70th to 90th percentile—was linked to a 16 per cent increased risk of death, signaling that this is not just a conce...
According to the National Cancer Institute of Kenya, more than 45,000 people are diagnosed with cancer each year, and at least 24,000 die from the dis...
Among women, cancer was the top killer, claiming 4,498 lives in 2024, up from 3,940 in 2023.
Across Africa, cancer medications have been found to be substandard or counterfeit. That means people are being given medicine that may not work, or t...
Cancer Investments Limited, through its director Mukhtar Ahmed Parkar, accused Robert Alai of invading and taking possession of the property on March...
Garissa Governor Nathif Jama demanded urgent investigations to identify and hold accountable those behind the toxic activity.
Each year, around 6,799 women in Kenya are diagnosed with breast cancer, making it the most common cancer among women in the country and accounting fo...
Although still under review, initial research shows promising results, and the institute plans to begin clinical trials, allowing patients to access t...
Her battle began in 2015 when she was diagnosed with Stage 3B breast cancer. At the time, she was a working mother and wife, trying to balance her car...
Mary Mwangi has transformed profound pain into purpose, offering hope to women facing cancer, stigma, and loss, while restoring dignity and rebuilding...
The study, conducted by researchers at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, also found that patients who engaged in regular moderate physical activity, s...
