Methadone Assisted Therapy,Therapy Stories

Mombasa's methadone clinic to relocate over security concerns
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 31, 2025

The decision was prompted by Frere Town Ward Member of County Assembly (MCA) Mariam Baimu, who called for urgent intervention from the Mombasa County...

HIV prevention injection offers hope, but at a cost too high for many Kenyans
Charity Kilei  |  Jul 27, 2025

Lenacapavir, an HIV-prevention injection offering six months of protection, will be available from January 2026 at a cost of approximately Sh6,000 per...

Free spine care camp transforms lives in Watamu as over 4,000 treated in one week
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 23, 2025

Chiropractic therapy is a drug-free treatment for musculoskeletal disorders, especially those affecting the spine, using manual adjustments to relieve...

‘They told them I was dead': A mother’s pain and the mental toll of family separation on children
Charity Kilei  |  Jul 14, 2025

Children are often more affected by separation or divorce than the parents themselves. In her experience, many children may not have the words to expr...

One in five Kenyan adolescents suffers childhood trauma, study reveals
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 29, 2025

These experiences include various forms of abuse, such as physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, as well as neglect and household dysfunction.

Lamu parents urged to support boy child amid rising drug addiction linked to neglect
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 29, 2025

Recent estimates indicate that around 45 per cent of men on Pate Island are struggling with drug addiction, sparking concern among health officials an...

Uganda unveils herbal remedies for cancer care, eyes clinical trials
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 18, 2025

Although still under review, initial research shows promising results, and the institute plans to begin clinical trials, allowing patients to access t...

Left to suffer: A woman’s unrelenting battle with cancer, stigma
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 15, 2025

Her battle began in 2015 when she was diagnosed with Stage 3B breast cancer. At the time, she was a working mother and wife, trying to balance her car...

From misdiagnosis to mission: Breast cancer survivor turns pain into purpose with hand-knit prostheses
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 15, 2025

Mary Mwangi has transformed profound pain into purpose, offering hope to women facing cancer, stigma, and loss, while restoring dignity and rebuilding...

Anti-inflammatory diet cuts death risk in stage 3 colon cancer by 63pc, new study finds
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 08, 2025

The study, conducted by researchers at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, also found that patients who engaged in regular moderate physical activity, s...

WHO urges HIV testing for all mpox patients as global cases top 129,000
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 07, 2025

WHO pointed to mounting evidence that people living with untreated or poorly managed HIV are at significantly higher risk of developing severe complic...

Cancer patients left in limbo as KNH radiotherapy machine breaks down
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 28, 2025

KNH Acting CEO William Sigilai said the hospital has fast-tracked the procurement of a new machine.

Alone in the fight: Nairobi mother shares breast cancer battle after husband walks away
Charity Kilei  |  Apr 26, 2025

Coupled with family pressures and the high cost of follow-ups, many patients drop out of treatment or fail to adhere to therapy.

Kenyan mothers struggle for survival, dignity and care in shadow of haemophilia
Charity Kilei  |  Apr 18, 2025

Etot's plea to the government is to include outpatient services for haemophilia in the Social Health Authority (SHA) package.

Living for Joana: A mother's unyielding journey of raising a child with cerebral palsy
Charity Kilei  |  Apr 13, 2025

There is ongoing research into new treatments and potential breakthroughs for cerebral palsy, which include gene therapy, stem cell therapy, and devel...

Pope Francis remains critical and has 'slight' kidney issue, Vatican says
Reuters  |  Feb 23, 2025

Outside Gemelli hospital, people gathered to pray near a statue of the late Pope John Paul II, who was treated at the facility many times during his l...

Suppressing trauma harmful to one's mental health and wellbeing, expert says
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 30, 2024

A support group is crucial for those who have gone through trauma, as it allows them to share their experiences and heal together.

From fear to strength: One woman’s triumph over breast cancer woes
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 09, 2024

The fear of dying consumed Wambo, leading her to withdraw from everyone around her.

Study finds new rectal cancer treatment could lower recurrence rates and avoid surgery
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 31, 2024

The study, conducted at Uppsala University in Sweden and published in eClinicalMedicine, found that TNT led to tumour disappearance rates that were do...

How cancer suvivor is offering hope to children diagnosed with the disease
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 14, 2024

“Cancer is a very lonely disease. I lost friends and was always in isolation, which took a toll on me emotionally. It was like an out-of-body experien...

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