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Africa urged to invest in data to curb maternal deaths

Africa is falling behind in its quest to meet the 2030 Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) targets for maternal and newborn health.

By Maryann Muganda 2025-06-17 16:16:32

Africa urged to invest in data to curb maternal deaths

How families are rising above clubfoot stigma

By Noel Nabiswa 2025-06-17 10:00:00

Health crisis brews as SHA halts monthly payments for millions

SHA payment shift sparks outrage among informal workers.

By Mercy Kahenda 2025-06-17 00:00:00

Religious leaders, elders unite to end HIV by 2030

Despite decades of progress, stigma remains deeply entrenched in some communities and religious circles, where HIV is still associated with promiscuity and sin.

By Mercy Kahenda 2025-06-16 16:39:35

Religious leaders, elders unite to end HIV by 2030

Kenya faces polio vaccine shortage amid growing regional threats

Polio vaccine supply gap in Kenya raises alarm amid regional outbreaks.

By Ayoki Onyango 2025-06-16 11:23:14

Kenya faces polio vaccine shortage amid growing regional threats

New research reveals lasting physical, mental scars of FGM

Female genital mutilation, long condemned as a violation of human rights, has now been definitively linked to a wide range of serious and lasting health complications.

By Maryann Muganda 2025-06-16 11:05:13

New research reveals lasting physical, mental scars of FGM

How fake yellow fever cards pose threat to public health

Yellow fever, another dangerous disease transmitted by mosquito bites, remains a constant threat, especially considering Kenya is classified as an endemic zone.

By Ayoki Onyango 2025-06-16 08:40:00

How fake yellow fever cards pose threat to public health

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Cancer took my health, heartbreak everything else: Leah Wanjiru's silent battle

Papillary thyroid cancer has turned Wanjiru’s life upside down. Once steady, her footing is now uncertain, her days filled with pills — and prayers.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 2025-06-16 06:00:00

Cancer took my health, heartbreak everything else: Leah Wanjiru's silent battle

The silent STI threat: Why unseen infections are a growing concern

While they’re not fun, STIs are a fact of life. Fear, shame and stigma often lead people to believe they’re “dirty” or irresponsible if they contract one.

By Ryan Kerubo 2025-06-16 06:00:00

The silent STI threat: Why unseen infections are a growing concern

Pharmacists to offer self-injectable contraceptives in a major access boost

Pharmacies will now serve as the new frontline for contraceptive access following a new initiative aimed at expanding services to the private sector.

By Sharon Wanga 2025-06-16 00:37:37

Pharmacists to offer self-injectable contraceptives in a major access boost

New AI CT scanner to cut cancer, kidney care costs under SHA deal

Health CS Aden Duale commissions East Africa’s first 256-slice CT scanner powered by artificial intelligence, to provide subsidised cancer and kidney care to patients under the SHA.

By David Njaaga 2025-06-15 15:14:36

New AI CT scanner to cut cancer, kidney care costs under SHA deal

Kenya rallies men to lead fight against HIV, AIDS

Kenya launches men and boys’ campaign for ending new HIV infections and AIDS deaths.

By Mercy Kahenda 2025-06-15 10:03:05

Kenya rallies men to lead fight against HIV, AIDS

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Questions over controversial Health ministry, BAT campaign

Critics say the Ministry has shot itself in the foot by involving the tobacco industry.BAT, however, says it declined the request to partner in the campaign.

By Maryann Muganda And Mercy Kahenda 2025-06-14 06:00:00