Sharon Wanga

Sharon Wanga writes for the Standard Health

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Baby formula: How added sugars predispose children to diabetes, hypertension

By Sharon Wanga 2024-11-05 20:30:00

Safaricom to invest Sh 34 billion in SHA transition

Safaricom has invested over Sh34 billion to facilitate the transition from the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the Social Health Authority (SHA).

By Sharon Wanga 2024-11-07 15:44:37

Embracing snakes and biodiversity for a balanced ecosystem

In the vast four hectares of land across the rolling landscapes of Kwamiui village in Makueni county, Benedetta Kyengo’s farm is recognised for its syntropic farming practices.

By Sharon Wanga 2024-11-18 18:00:00

Embracing snakes and biodiversity for a balanced ecosystem

In the vast four hectares of land across the rolling landscapes of Kwamiui village in Makueni county, Benedetta Kyengo’s farm is recognised for its syntropic farming practices.

By Sharon Wanga 2024-11-18 18:00:00

Why lung cancer diagnoses are often delayed in the country

Dr. Helena Musau, a consultant clinical and radiation oncologist at Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral Hospital, explains that lung cancer is often diagnosed too late.

By Sharon Wanga 2024-11-19 14:34:19

Why lung cancer diagnoses are often delayed in the country

Why clinical trials are rarely conducted in Sub-saharan Africa

Patients in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) are largely excluded from clinical trials by pharmaceutical companies, limiting their access to life-saving treatments and therapies.

By Sharon Wanga 2024-11-28 10:06:59

Why clinical trials are rarely conducted in Sub-saharan Africa

Health CS Debora Barasa hails Dr Faustine Ndugulile as visionary leader

Health Cabinet Secretary Debora Barasa has eulogised Dr. Faustine Ndugulile as a visionary leader who dedicated his life to advancing healthcare in Tanzania and across Africa

By Sharon Wanga 2024-11-28 14:56:00

Health CS Debora Barasa hails Dr Faustine Ndugulile as visionary leader

Social Health Authority disburses Sh1.36 billion since rollout

Social Health Authority disburses Sh1.36 billion to settle October 2024 claims; over 53,000 claims paid, while 164,146 are undergoing final verification, says Acting CEO Robert Ingasira.

By Sharon Wanga 2024-12-06 16:23:47

Social Health Authority disburses Sh1.36 billion since rollout

Five new Mpox cases confirmed in Kenya

Five new Mpox cases confirmed in 12 counties, including Nakuru and Mombasa, raising the total to 28; Health CS Deborah Barasa reports one death and eight under care.

By Sharon Wanga 2024-12-10 13:53:32

Health practitioners call for inclusion and enhancement of service delivery

Kenya Environmental Health and Public Health Practitioners Union (KEHPHPU) have urged the government to prioritise preventive and curative health care.

By Sharon Wanga 2024-12-23 06:30:00

Health practitioners call for inclusion and enhancement of service delivery

Why DNA testing takes longer than expected

Initially, DNA testing cost Sh.2000 but now people will have to pay Sh.27000 effective January 2025.

By Sharon Wanga 2025-01-14 14:17:51

Why DNA testing takes longer than expected

Two more Mpox Cases confirmed in Kenya

Kenya confirms two new Mpox cases in Kericho and Taita Taveta counties, raising total to 33; Health Ministry urges schools to enhance safety measures to curb spread.

By Sharon Wanga 2025-01-17 11:19:36