Maryann Muganda

Maryann Muganda writes for the Standard Health

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Stiff Person Syndrome: A rare but debilitating neurological disorder

By Maryann Muganda 2024-08-05 20:40:00

More young mothers adopt bottle-feeding to avoid 'sagging boobs'

Breastfeeding has been touted as a critical part of motherhood as it creates the first strong bond between mother and baby, which grows stronger into their adulthood.

By Maryann Muganda 2024-08-05 08:50:00

Yet another suspected mpox case as Africa grapples with response

Samples from a 21-year-old woman referred to a Thika hospital from Murang’a are being analysed. Since January, Africa has reported over 13,700 mpox cases, resulting in 1,500 deaths.

By Maryann Muganda 2024-08-18 07:00:00

Yet another suspected mpox case as Africa grapples with response

Samples from a 21-year-old woman referred to a Thika hospital from Murang’a are being analysed. Since January, Africa has reported over 13,700 mpox cases, resulting in 1,500 deaths.

By Maryann Muganda 2024-08-18 07:00:00

Kenya ranks poorly in USAID report on maternal mortality in Africa

Kenya ranks among the top five African countries with the highest rates of maternal mortality, a statistic that casts a long shadow over the country's health policies.

By Maryann Muganda 2024-08-19 00:00:00

Kenya ranks poorly in USAID report on maternal mortality in Africa

CS says State will procure 2 million Mpox jabs, warns on false reports

Health CS Deborah Barasa said the vaccines will be allocated to high-risk individuals, as part of a broader strategy to mitigate the spread of the disease.

By Maryann Muganda 2024-08-20 20:55:00

CS says State will procure 2 million Mpox jabs, warns on false reports

Hemorrhoids: Common yet hidden disease affecting millions globally

Dr Naftaly Ngugi Gitau explains that haemorrhoids occur when veins in the lower part of the rectum and anus become swollen. While sometimes painless, they can bleed.

By Maryann Muganda 2024-09-02 00:00:00

Hemorrhoids: Common yet hidden disease affecting millions globally

Lymphoma: Deadly cancer claiming lives of children in Africa

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society describe Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma as a type of cancer that begins in the lymphatic system, which is part of the body’s germ-fighting immune system.

By Maryann Muganda 2024-09-09 09:30:00