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The high cost of waste: Nairobi's landfills and the hidden toll on human health
Charity Kilei  |  Sep 07, 2025

For residents in areas such as Dandora, Majengo, and Shauri Moyo, these are not just eyesores—they are health hazards that slowly and silently erode q...

New study links smartphone use on the toilet to rising haemorrhoid cases
Charity Kilei  |  Sep 04, 2025

Evidence suggests that high rates of bathroom phone use—combined with extended sitting times—are contributing to rising cases of haemorrhoids and rela...

Ignored allergies, sleepless nights: How undiagnosed sinusitis disrupted Leila’s life
Charity Kilei  |  May 04, 2025

Acute rhinosinusitis is responsible for a large portion of adult antibiotic prescriptions, making it a leading cause of antibiotic use.

Civil servants union faults adoption of SHIF from NHIF
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 16, 2024

Atellah said that the new health insurance scheme will not benefit millions of Kenyans who are desperate for a working health system.

Turmeric, green tea among supplements linked to liver damage - study
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 21, 2024

The study has issued a caution, noting that the evidence supporting the safety of these supplements is not as robust as many might believe.

Mother-to-child transmission leading cause of Hepatitis B spread despite availability of vaccine
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 12, 2024

Chronic hepatitis B infection can lead to severe liver damage, such as cirrhosis or liver cancer.

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