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Ministry of Health sounds alarm over rising youth addiction linked to tobacco, calls for tougher laws
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 21, 2025

PS Muthoni said the Ministry of Health is deeply concerned about the rising use of tobacco across the country, stressing that it often serves as a "ga...

Trapped by TB and addiction: How substance abuse fuels spread of tuberculosis
Charity Kilei  |  May 03, 2025

Substance use significantly weakens the immune system, making individuals more susceptible to TB infection or relapse. Moreover, alcohol interferes wi...

Opinion: Population politics risks tying citizens to endless poverty and dependence
Mohammed Doyo  |  Jul 13, 2024

The advocacy for increased reproduction among economically vulnerable populations becomes particularly problematic when juxtaposed with the personal c...

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