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Kenya records more male births than female for tenth straight year
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 07, 2025

The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) reported a sex ratio of 106 male births for every 100 female births in 2024, marking the highest male-t...

Kenya among 10 African countries to share Sh64.67 billion health fund to save lives of mothers, babies
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 05, 2025

The fund aims to save the lives of 300,000 mothers and newborns and enhance the quality of care for 34 million mothers and babies by the year 2030.

Why your child is suddenly clingy and what it really means
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 27, 2025

Experts explain that ignoring a clingy child or allowing them to "cry it out" without providing comfort can have a lasting impact on their emotional d...

Dental problems and cavities during breastfeeding: How moms are affected
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 19, 2025

From hormonal changes to the physical demands of breastfeeding, mothers may experience an increased risk of dental problems such as cavities, gum dise...

World Medical Association urges Kenya to prioritise safety in maternal health surgical care
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Feb 21, 2025

The WMA is raising a red flag over the dangers of unqualified healthcare workers performing complex procedures like Cesarean sections, stressing that...

Risks of high, low blood pressure during pregnancy
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 25, 2024

Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and signs of damage to other organs, typically the liver and kidneys.

Understanding jaundice in newborns, its causes and treatment
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 14, 2024

Jaundice starts in the face and gradually spreads to the chest and legs as bilirubin levels rise.

Neonatal Sepsis: The major driver of infant mortality globally
Charity Kilei  |  Jul 24, 2024

Sepsis in newborns, or neonatal sepsis, is a serious medical condition that occurs when a baby younger than 28 days old has a life-threatening respons...

Linda Mama budget cut sparks worry over rising risks for pregnant women
Charity Kilei  |  May 22, 2024

Many women are worried as the Treasury has halved the initiative's budget, limiting its benefits to only a few women in marginalised communities.

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