cerebrospinal fluid Stories

Spike in infant hydrocephalus cases alarms Kilifi doctors amid stigma, treatment gaps
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 24, 2025

Dr Matano Kibwana, a specialist at the hospital, disclosed that rural clinics are registering over 20 new cases of babies with hydrocephalus each mont...

Liberia reports H5N1 bird flu on poultry farm, WOAH says
Amina Wako  |  Apr 18, 2025

The outbreak, detected in February on a farm in the Bong county, killed 18 birds out of a flock of 26,000, the Paris-based WOAH said, quoting informat...

Hidden threat in the pipes: Fluoride in Nairobi water endangers children’s health
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 13, 2025

The problem, often invisible to the untrained eye, is becoming more prominent as residents start noticing unusual dental issues among their young ones...

Kenya risks vaccine stock-outs unless state secures Sh1.6 billion, warn women MPs
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 04, 2025

Kenya is facing a dire vaccine shortage, with stock levels expected to be depleted by June 2025, placing millions of children at risk of preventable d...

World Oral Health Day: Understanding fluorosis in Kenya
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 20, 2025

Fluorosis is caused by excessive fluoride intake during early childhood when permanent teeth are still developing.

Breaking the flu cycle: The power of influenza vaccine
Charity Kilei  |  Mar 16, 2025

Flu vaccines have been used safely for over 60 years, with annual immunisation recommended to maintain protection.

What Kenyans need to know about American bird flu, government's preparedness
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 03, 2025

The flu is characterised by body weakness, dry coughs, headache, sore throat, fatigue, running nose, shortness of breath fevers and lack of appetite.

TikTok health traps: How influencers give you bad advice
DW News  |  Mar 01, 2025

Most health-related social media posts from top influencers are misleading, lack medical evidence and are biased by financial backing, a new study sho...

Is your non-stick pot putting your family at risk? Understanding Teflon and safer alternatives
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 01, 2025

While Teflon itself is not inherently toxic, research suggests that at high temperatures, it can release harmful chemicals that may pose health risks,...

Overlooked early symptoms and the devastating impact of pneumonia on children
Charity Kilei  |  Feb 28, 2025

Strengthening these preventive and treatment measures remains crucial in reducing the devastating impact of pneumonia on children in Kenya and across...

Bird flu virus shows mutations in first severe human case in US, CDC says
Reuters  |  Dec 27, 2024

The CDC said the patient's sample showed mutations in the hemagglutinin (HA) gene, the part of the virus that plays a key role in it attaching to host...

US suffers first severe human case of bird flu; California declares emergency
Reuters  |  Dec 19, 2024

California, the most populous state, declared an emergency over the H5N1 virus as it spread more widely in dairy herds and after it has infected dozen...

NEMA sets deadline for HCFC gas imports, phase-out to begin in 2026
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 18, 2024

Starting January 1, 2026, the importation of hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC) gases will be prohibited.

PPB recalls cancer drug Flurasted 500 (5-Fluorouracil) Injection, Batch No. HHP24017
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 05, 2024

All healthcare practitioners and dispensing pharmacies directed to immediately stop the use and sale of the batch.

Duale says Kenya to introduces colour-coded bags for waste segregation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 13, 2024

The new system also involves specialised material recovery facilities where waste will be sorted into wet and dry categories.

Turkana community engaged for consent on Calcite, Fluoride mining exploration
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 21, 2024

Calcite and fluoride minerals are used in building and construction and are key ingredients in cement production, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical...

WHO accelerates development of mRNA vaccines for bird flu
Charity Kilei  |  Jul 29, 2024

Avian influenza viruses pose a serious public health risk because they are commonly found in animals and have the potential to cause a future pandemic...

Health Institute warns of rising respiratory, flu cases as cold weather persists
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 21, 2024

The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecasted significant rainfall and cool weather conditions over several regions, including Nairobi, in the co...

Kenya Tourism Board collaborates with influencers to enhance tourism appeal
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 13, 2024

The partnership aims to leverage the influencers' widespread reach to draw more visitors and drive growth in the tourism sector.

Person with bird flu died in Mexico, WHO says
Reuters  |  Jun 08, 2024

Mexico's Health Ministry also said in a statement the source of infection had not been identified.

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