HIV treatment Stories

African men most at risk of prostate cancer – new study flags genetic causes
The Conversation  |  Dec 10, 2024

Evidence emerging in the literature suggests that genetic risk factors significantly contribute to the development of prostate cancer.

Sh4.5 billion Kigoro plant expected to reduce city residents’ water woes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 28, 2024

Water and Irrigation Cabinet Secretary Eric Mugaa said the Kigoro plant is part of a broader government agenda to improve water access across Kenya.

Duale says Kenya to introduces colour-coded bags for waste segregation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 13, 2024

The new system also involves specialised material recovery facilities where waste will be sorted into wet and dry categories.

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.

HIV prevention drug expected to be launched in Kenya next year
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 05, 2024

The drug, lenacapavir, is administered via an injection twice a year.

Mombasa County to provide free cancer screening as tribute to late actress Winnie Bwire
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 16, 2024

The initiative, which aims to promote early detection and treatment, was unveiled during a memorial service for actress Winnie Bwire, popularly known...

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...

Mandera county begins rehabilitation of Banisa Dam, expansion of water systems
Waweru Wairimu  |  Aug 19, 2024

County Water Executive Mohamud Eda said the work will not only improve water access but also help reduce disease outbreaks in the area.

Over 300,000 to benefit from new Mombasa water treatment facility
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 01, 2024

The facility is the first in the North Mainland and is part of the Sh3 billion Mombasa County Sewer Master Plan funded by the World Bank.

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