Cancer,Cancer patients,cervical cancer Stories
KNH Acting CEO William Sigilai said the hospital has fast-tracked the procurement of a new machine.
Some of the world’s top tech CEOs are letting their AI doubles handle big moments, like earnings presentations.
Dr Chris George, the medical director of the cancer program for the Northwestern Health Network, said prostate cancer is no longer curable once it spr...
According to WHO, the rise in premature deaths is being driven by population growth and ageing, with these chronic diseases now accounting for the maj...
New research from the University of Oxford suggests that walking as few as 9,000 steps a day could significantly lower your risk of developing several...
The findings offer new insight into the genetic risks of the disease in African populations and highlight the need for more inclusive genomic research...
The company’s director, who had gone to inspect the site, confronted Alai and his group. During the altercation, associates of Alai—allegedly armed wi...
Owalo said the use of AI in agriculture has supported precision farming, and in healthcare, it enables early diagnosis and personalised treatment.
Cheruiyot also wants the President compelled to appoint a commission of inquiry to investigate the cancer crisis in Kenya and to comprehensively addre...
The leaders urged communities to embrace preventive healthcare services, especially HPV vaccination and cervical cancer screening.
Classic symptoms include tremors at rest, slowness of movement, rigidity, and postural instability. Neurologists use a careful combination of these si...
Von Ahn said the transition is not about replacing full-time employees but about leveraging AI to handle repetitive tasks, thereby allowing human staf...
Currently, cancer ranks as the third leading cause of death in the country, with a significant number of diagnoses being made at advanced stages, limi...
Concerningly, many patients endure symptoms for up to six years before receiving a diagnosis, primarily due to poor cancer awareness and limited acces...
Coupled with family pressures and the high cost of follow-ups, many patients drop out of treatment or fail to adhere to therapy.
There is no single test to diagnose it, but experienced neurologists who are specialists in brain and nerve conditions can often identify it based on...
In a clinical trial of 708 women, when capivasertib was combined with hormone therapy, it doubled the time before cancer progressed, from 3.6 months t...
This shortage could cripple the institute's ability to offer timely treatment and support to cancer patients, many of whom depend on its services for...
Duale said reimbursement for intensive care unit and high dependency unit services has been significantly increased, rising from Sh4,480 to Sh28,000 p...
Experts attribute the increasing cases to changing lifestyles, poor dietary habits, and improved diagnostic capabilities that are now identifying case...
The directive, approved by the Cabinet on Tuesday, will require property owners to cover the costs of removal and disposal.
While Teflon itself is not inherently toxic, research suggests that at high temperatures, it can release harmful chemicals that may pose health risks,...
Products that were banned due to dangerous chemical ingredients were still applied by young girls who were bleaching their skin in a bid to attract me...
Nyongesa dismissed rumours that had circulated on social media alleging that Chebukati had been clinically dead before his passing.
Since the introduction of the vaccine in 2019, health officials have faced challenges in tracking down girls for the second dose, often leading to inc...
In Kenya, childhood cancer accounts for 80 per cent of young lives, mostly due to late diagnosis and the crushing cost of treatment.
Prostate cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells grow in the prostate, a small gland in men that helps produce semen. It is one of the most common...
Many cancer patients who previously depended on NHIF coverage are now burdened with out-of-pocket expenses.
Cervical cancer claims the lives of nine women in Kenya every day, tightening its grip as a silent but deadly threat.
To tackle the crisis, the Ministry of Health has launched a nationwide vaccination campaign targeting 14-year-old schoolgirls.
