stigma Stories

Delays in seeking treatment lead to higher HIV deaths among Kenyan men - report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 18, 2024

Women regularly interact with health services, especially during pregnancy, where they get tested for HIV. Men, on the other hand, usually wait until...

Living with Follicular Lymphoma: Evans Machera's resilience through diagnosis and treatment
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 30, 2024

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...

Meshack Wekesa rises from albinism stigma to inspiring change through music
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 19, 2024

Some people had even labelled his condition a curse, while others sought to exploit him for superstitious purposes.

Kwale community group advocates for women's health, challenges harmful traditions
Mishi Gongo  |  Jul 29, 2024

The Hijabi Mentorship Organisation is raising awareness about the importance of seeking medical care and addressing cultural practices that endanger t...

Mtwapa HIV clinic for pregnant women ensuring babies are born disease-free
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 15, 2024

One main problem is the reluctance of some mothers to disclose their HIV status to their partners.

Garissa school ordered to pay Sh650,000 for discriminating against HIV-positive boy
Vincent Ombati  |  May 29, 2024

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...

How mothers have been defying stigma linked with cleft lip newborns
Charity Kilei  |  Apr 04, 2024

Many parents, when presented with a health problem, suffer a torturous period of denial before achieving acceptance.

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