stigma Stories
Speaking at the Devolution Conference 2025, Dr Oluga stressed the importance of mapping all Kenyans who require assistive technology to ensure that in...
Garissa County Coordinator for Non-Communicable Diseases, Nurta Mohamed, urged people living with epilepsy and parents of children with the condition...
26.7 percent of the young mothers reported being shouted at, insulted, or mocked—forms of verbal abuse that can leave deep emotional scars.
Like many others in his situation, Erick Mwari turned to substances to cope, numbing emotional pain with harmful distractions.
Women regularly interact with health services, especially during pregnancy, where they get tested for HIV. Men, on the other hand, usually wait until...
As Evans rebuilds his life post-treatment, he embraces his new role as a counsellor, knowing that his experience is a beacon of hope for others facing...
Some people had even labelled his condition a curse, while others sought to exploit him for superstitious purposes.
The Hijabi Mentorship Organisation is raising awareness about the importance of seeking medical care and addressing cultural practices that endanger t...
One main problem is the reluctance of some mothers to disclose their HIV status to their partners.
The HIV and AIDS Tribunal of Kenya, chaired by Carolyne Mboku, found the school at fault for expelling the 12-year-old, Grade 2 pupil because of his s...
Many parents, when presented with a health problem, suffer a torturous period of denial before achieving acceptance.
