sleeping sickness Stories

Kenya officially eliminates sleeping sickness as public health threat, WHO confirms
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 08, 2025

Sleeping sickness, often called the “silent killer” of rural areas, begins with symptoms such as fever and headaches before progressing to confusion a...

Sleeping on the floor: The surprising health trend rooted in ancient tradition
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 27, 2025

Backed by both ancient tradition and modern wellness philosophies, this age-old practice of ditching the bed and sleeping on the floor is making a str...

Do women really need more sleep than men? A sleep psychologist explains
The Conversation  |  Jul 20, 2025

Although many women get adequate sleep at night, limited opportunities for daytime rest place extra pressure on that sleep to provide full restoration...

Saudi Arabia’s ‘Sleeping Prince’ dies after 20 years in coma
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 20, 2025

At just 15, while studying as a military cadet in London, he suffered a devastating road accident in 2005 that caused severe brain injuries and intern...

Alarm over tropical diseases as counties turn to internal funds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 29, 2025

Counties revealed that they are struggling to sustain treatment and prevention programmes for diseases like bilharzia, intestinal worms, trachoma, sle...

Sleep apnea: The silent threat to brain health and cognitive brain function
Charity Kilei  |  Dec 20, 2024

Addressing lifestyle factors, using medical devices, or opting for surgical interventions can help manage the disorder and improve overall health.

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