Currently, Africa reports just under 74,000 liver cancer cases annually, with projections indicating this number will exceed 181,000 by 2050. In Kenya...
The proposals, which have stirred public debate, include raising the minimum legal age for handling, purchasing, consuming and selling alcohol from 18...
CS Murkomen said the new strategy is aimed at making the illegal alcohol and drug trade more difficult to sustain, while also creating a pool of funds...
The ban is expected to impact both urban and rural residents, particularly those who rely on supermarkets, restaurants, or delivery services to access...
Going forward, the sale of alcohol and cigarettes at events where children are present, including sports and entertainment events, art and music compe...
The policy reinforces their role in public awareness campaigns, community-based prevention initiatives and identification of at-risk individuals and a...
The reforms include strict zoning regulations, a ban on home alcohol deliveries, and the prohibition of celebrity endorsements, all aimed at reversing...
WHO recommends that the retail price of tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks be increased by at least 50 per cent over the next decade through targeted...
Recent estimates indicate that around 45 per cent of men on Pate Island are struggling with drug addiction, sparking concern among health officials an...
The facility, which lacked proper licenses, was found to be operating without qualified medical or counselling staff, putting the lives of its clients...
With cannabis use on the rise in Kenya, public health experts stress the need for awareness campaigns and targeted interventions to mitigate its impac...
As authorities continue to crack down on illegal bleaching creams, it is time to rethink beauty standards. Healthy skin, regardless of shade, is alway...
To address this crisis, the county is implementing robust interventions, including reviewing legal frameworks to ensure liquor outlets are restricted...
The findings indicate that alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, khat, and even emerging substances such as methamphetamine and codeine syrup are becoming incre...
NACADA's study, which surveyed undergraduate students from both public and private universities in Kenya, also revealed that friends are the leading s...
Cannabis remains one of the most commonly used illicit substances worldwide, with approximately 147 million people — about 2.5 per cent of the global...
According to NACADA, this troubling trend has been exacerbated by the growing reliance on mobile money transactions, which bypass the legal requiremen...
Data reveals that 14.5 per cent of secondary school students and 6.0 per cent of primary school pupils in Kenya have used tobacco at some point in the...
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