By Dr Joan Okemo If you are a woman in your reproductive years or even older,…
Category: Health
drugs, medication, well-being
Kenya pilots digital system for medical device management
Kenya has developed a digital data management system to enhance oversight of medical devices across the…
What one million dollars can do for African cancer research
By Miriam Mutebi You know that feeling. When a problem seems too big, too entrenched, and……
Why we must act now to protect nurses and midwives
By Dr Sulaiman Shahabuddin I admire the strength and resilience shown daily by nurses and midwives…
How new caregiver leave policy will support employee well-being
A new Caregiver Leave policy has been launched to support staff who need to care for…
Dedicated breast cancer support group unveiled for survivors
Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) has launched a dedicated Breast Cancer Support Group as a major…
Factors that increase the risk of childbirth
By Dr Joan Okemo Every expectant woman wishes to carry their pregnancy to full-term without any…
Drug abuse alarmingly high among ages 15-24 in Kenya
Drug and substance abuse has steadily risen among those aged between 15 and 24. This according…
Why you should stop using these three medications
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board has recalled the three medications on quality and safety concerns. These…
Why all-inclusive oncology clinical trials are key in fighting cancer
By Miriam Mutebi Clinical trials give critical information on how therapeutic interventions such as drugs, therapies,…
Why 70% of Kenyans are at risk of contracting malaria
Over 70% of Kenyans are at risk of contracting malaria, with young children being the most…
Old Mutual Tower lights up in solidarity with Parkinson’s community
The Old Mutual tower was lit up in blue on Friday in a symbolic gesture to…
Pwani Oil sensitises Lunga Lunga residents on sanitation
Over 400 residents of Kwale county have benefited from health talks and soap donations to boost…
Coastal communities mobilize to stop escalating cases of malaria
In the lead-up to World Malaria Day, stakeholders from across Kenya’s coastal region convened in Kwale…
Uhuru eulogises Pope Francis as an icon of peace and unity
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has eulogised His Holiness Pope Francis, who passed on Monday morning, as…
Cholera cases in Kenya rise to 125 with Nairobi the most affected
Three new cases of cholera have been reported in Kenya pushing up the total number to…
How AM Communications is supporting fight against childhood cancer
Gertrude’s Hospital Foundation has received a donation earmarked for the diagnosis and treatment of paediatric cancer…
From the frontline: the breast cancer battle we can’t afford to lose
By Miriam Mutebi, MD, MSc, FACS A friend once jested that I am married to my…
Kenya receives first batch of MPOX vaccines
Kenya has received the first batch of MPOX vaccination that will benefit vulnerable groups affected this…
Kala-azar death toll rises to 33 as 16 new infections are reported
The death toll from Kala-azar has risen to 33 after four more patients have succumbed to…
How Wajir is containing and managing Kala–azar disease
A satellite blood bank in Wajir has helped the County Government of Wajir manage Kala–azar in…
Bayer Consumer Health Division tailors multivitamins for Kenyans
Bayer East Africa’s Consumer Health Division has launched two supplement brands to enable consumers enhance their…
Detrex supports parents of children with cerebral palsy
Pwani Oil Products Limited, through its Detrex antibacterial soap brand, has partnered with the Kenya Progressive Nurses Association…
How stigma and misconceptions are fuelling up dementia cases
Dementia is rapidly emerging as one of Kenya’s most pressing health challenges, yet it remains largely…
Kenya taps SC Johnson’s financial muscle to combat malaria
Kenya has deployed a multi-pronged strategy to fight Malaria following a widening funding gap that now…
How low research funding is fuelling a rise in dementia cases
There is an urgent need for African-led studies, sustainable funding, and greater public awareness to prevent…
SGA Security offers newborn care packs to mothers at Pumwani Maternity Hospital
A team from SGA Security has visited the Pumwani Maternity Hospital in Nairobi and donated maternity…
Pwani Oil offers free health checks to Kilifi residents
Over 60 women with children under 5 in Kilifi County benefited from a comprehensive, day-long health…
Why increasing breast cancer research funding would save lives
By Miriam Mutebi, MD, MSc, FACS Eight in 10 women diagnosed with breast cancer in Kenya…
How overcoming fear and breaking the silence on breast cancer can save lives
By Dr Miriam Mutebi, MD, MSc, FACS Breast cancer is a matter of life and death…
Why the number of surgical professionals is reducing alarmingly
Medical practitioners, policy experts, researchers and other key stakeholders have called for urgent mitigation measures to…
How to effectively manage diabetes and live a normal life
By Dr Sairabanu Sokwalla Understanding how to effectively live with diabetes and manage it to maintain…
Why condom access in Kenya should urgently be addressed
Dwindling donor funding and high taxation on condoms are making condom access in Kenya a pressing…
How cancer patients are unique
By Dr Miriam Mutebi We now have a new theme for World Cancer day for the…
How Kenya plans to mobilise funding for fighting malaria
Kenya faces a financial gap of US$33 million in its fight against malaria. To address this, Micro…
Why more should be invested in training children with disabilities
There is need for collaborative efforts to enhance the skills and training of children living with…
How AstraZeneca’s innovative solutions are supporting cancer care
In recognition of World Cancer Day 2025, AstraZeneca is reinforcing its dedication to transforming cancer care with…
How Women RISE initiative has enriched Kenya National Care Policy
The government has pledged to incorporate the findings of the Women RISE initiative in the Kenya…
Why AKUH has launched a dedicated clinic to manage cholesterol
The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi has launched a cholesterol (lipid) disorders clinic as part of…
Why family decisions on breast cancer should be guided by professional advice
By Miriam Mutebi, MD, MSc, FACS We still encounter cases where patients come in for breast…
M-PESA Foundation funds maternal unit at Naitiri Sub-County Hospital
Naitiri Sub-County Hospital in Bungoma County is poised for significant upgrades funded by Kshs 45 million…
Machakos County pledges to promote 231 nurses to avert strike
The County Government of Machakos has enticed nurses with a pledge to promote 231 of them…
Why women should be empowered to make informed health decisions
By Miriam Mutebi, MD, MSc, FACS We rarely imagine waking up one morning, stepping into the…
How research links smoking to a higher risk of breast cancer
By Miriam Mutebi, MD, MSc, FACS There is concerning link between smoking and an increased risk…
The weight of the scalpel: my journey as an African woman oncology surgeon
By Miriam Mutebi, MD, MSc, FACS Every time I hold the scalpel, I feel its weight—not…
How Superior Homes is supporting menstrual health
Superior Homes Foundation is empowering girls and supporting menstrual health across Kenya. The Foundation elevated its…
Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital invests Kshs 220m in 19-bed ward
Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital has started construction of a new state-of-the-art 19-bed ward in Muthaiga, aiming to…