Why regular screening matters for Kenya's older adults

Globally, prostate cancer cases are projected to nearly double by 2040, driven by ageing populations and longer life expectancies.

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Doctors told me I would lose my life to rheumatic heart disease in 15 days

For Caroline Wakanyi daily routines such as cooking, washing or even laughing with her nieces and nephews became impossible.

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Wellness in a cup: Kenya's tea culture evolves with bold fruit infusions

Flavours such as hibiscus, chamomile, citrus peel, vanilla, and ginger offer not only appealing aromas but also valuable health benefits.

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Silent threat: A sore throat could lead to rheumatic heart disease

A single course of the right antibiotics can treat a streptococcal throat infection and stop rheumatic fever from developing.

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Don't gamble: Why timely jabs are key to securing your child's future

Despite clear benefits, immunisation rates in Kenya remain below WHO’s 90 per cent target, with national coverage at about 79.7 per cent,

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WHO warns progress slowing on non-communicable diseases

Millions more live with chronic illness, reducing life expectancy and economic productivity.

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Alcohol, tobacco and food giants blocking health reforms, says WHO

These reforms include raising health taxes, imposing stricter marketing restrictions, particularly those targeting children, and controlling the consumption of unhealthy products.

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Snoring can wreck your sleep and health, here's how to fight back

Sleeping on the back worsens snoring, while smoking and sedatives increase risk.

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New prawn project targets snails threatening health and harvests in Kenya

Mwea’s rice fields are not only feeding households but also sustaining communities that have lived with two silent dangers.

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How Karimenu II Dam, new partnerships are reshaping water security

In Gatundu North, Kiambu County, the Karimenu II Dam has become a lifeline for Nairobi and beyond, feeding taps, farms and even the national power grid

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When breast growth becomes a health burden

Gigantomastia is a rare but debilitating condition where excessive breast growth causes severe physical pain, psychological distress, yet remains underdiagnosed and poorly understood in Kenya.

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Sweet danger: Why you need to watch your sugar intake

Kenya is consuming more sugar than ever, fuelling health risks and sparking calls for stricter labelling, healthier habits, and stronger regulations.

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Experts call for safer care for newborns and children on World Patient Safety Day

This makes the first month of life the most dangerous stage of childhood.

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Young medics gain leadership, wellness insights at KMA event

The event explored leadership values, mentorship culture, publishing and research, emotional intelligence, and professional image.

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How camel tears can neutralise snake venom

Scientists found that camels immunised with venom from snakes, such as the saw-scaled viper produce special antibodies which were found not only in their blood, but also in their tears.

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Why your gut knows you're stressed

A nervous stomach is not a medical diagnosis, but it is a real physical reaction.

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UoN medical students protest over delayed results as new academic year looms

The protest involves all year groups under the Faculty of Health Sciences, which houses the Departments of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Surgery and Medical Laboratory Sciences.

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How nursing gaps threaten newborn survival goals

In Kenya, 13 hospitals and eight training centres have assessed essentials such as staffing, oxygen, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), temperature control, infection prevention.

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Antibiotic epidemic: How meat is making our medicines useless

Antimicrobial resistance, or AMR, is no longer a distant threat confined to medical journals. It is here, it is growing, and it could soon become one of the biggest killers in the world.

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Early weight, lifelong effects: Parents should worry about childhood obesity

Childhood obesity is now recognised by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a global epidemic.

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When creativity speaks for dyslexic people

This is the reality for many children with dyslexia, a learning difference that affects the ability to read, write, and process written information.

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Why nurses strike will not end soon

It has now emerged that internal politics in counties and the underestimation of the impact of industrial action by governors is the reason the nurses strike may not be resolved soon.

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How bio-degradable pads from farm waste fuel eco-friendly sanitary revolution

Despite a government allocation of Sh940 million in 2023, only 22 per cent of the most vulnerable girls received sanitary pads with the rest left to manage with rags and old mattress sponges.

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What's your body telling you in the morning?

According to the National Health Service (NHS), morning hours often reveal subtle signs of underlying health conditions, especially cardiovascular, respiratory and neurological issues.

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Naivas turns 35 with Sh5m boost for children's home

Naivas marked its 35th anniversary with a Sh5 million donation to Mogra Children’s Home in Nairobi.

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More than just temperature: What fever means for your child's well-being

The Ministry of Health reports show that fever-related illnesses, particularly malaria, respiratory infections and viral fevers account for nearly half of paediatric consultations in public hospitals.

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40 hospitals, 8 doctors, 4 clinicians suspended in SHA graft crackdown

The Ministry of Health has suspended 40 health facilities, eight doctors and four clinicians from accessing services under SHA for allegedly engaging in fraudulent activities.

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Kenya declared free of sleeping sickness as public health problem

Kenya has made history, becoming the second African nation after Rwanda to eliminate the disease as a public health problem .

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Kenya urged to adopt biopesticides for safer pest control methods

Traditionally, Kenya has relied on aerial and ground spraying of synthetic pesticides for rapid pest control.

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Hydration hacks: When, and how much water should you really drink?

Overhydration can lead to a rare, but serious condition called hyponatraemia, where the body’s sodium levels drop dangerously low, affecting the way muscles and nerves work.

By 2 months ago

Foot fetish: Simple guide to winning the battle against foot odour

Conditions like fungal infections such as athlete’s foot can worsen the foot odour, turning a simple stink into a full blown hygiene hazard.

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Not just a sex issue: Triggers of urinary tract infections

A UTI is an infection that can affect any part of the urinary system, including the kidneys, bladder, ureters and urethra.

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Donor cuts threaten healthcare in Kenya as experts call for local solutions

Kenya’s healthcare system is under pressure following significant cuts in official development assistance, especially from long-time partners such as the US, the UK and the European Union.

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Pharmacists urge government to prioritise sector in health supply chain

Pharmacists and key health stakeholders are calling on the government to strengthen the country’s drug supply chain.

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Duale ordered fresh Mediheal probe after flawed first report

On April 17, 2025, the Ministry of Health suspended all kidney transplant services at Mediheal Group of hospitals, citing serious concerns over ethical breaches and patient safety.

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Could you save a life? Everyone should master simple first aid skills

Deaths from injury can be prevented if bystanders provide immediate first aid to the victims.

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Management of wounds: Why it is more than just a bandage job

With the advancements in technology, patients today have access to specialist dressings, tissue regeneration therapies, growth factor injections and much more.

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Listening to warning signs: Causes of hearing loss, prevention and cure

Hearing loss is one of the world’s most prevalent chronic conditions, affecting people of all ages. It interferes with how we communicate, connect and interact.

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Vaccination gaps leave millions of children at risk of preventable diseases

According to the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (Unicef), 14.5 million children received no routine vaccinations at all in 2023.

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Jambojet expands fleet with revamped aircraft

Jambojet has expanded its fleet to nine aircraft following the return of its first-ever Dash 8-400, registration 5Y-JXA.

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