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Boda boda industry revs up Kenya's economy but riders face health crisis

AMREF reports that about 80 per cent of NCDs are preventable by eliminating tobacco use, unhealthy diets, physical inactivity, and excessive alcohol consumption.

By S.O. Odhiambo 2025-04-07 06:00:00

Boda boda industry revs up Kenya's economy but riders face health crisis

Delta lessons and why vaccines should be locally manufactured

By S.O. Odhiambo 2025-03-24 00:00:00

Why radical action for smarter medicine access is a wake-up call

The recent dramatic pullback in funding from major donors, such as USAID and the UK Government, has dealt a severe blow to global health initiatives, forcing deep budget cuts.

By Sofia Radley-Searle 2025-03-17 22:02:53

Pit latrine emptiers: Unsung heroes of sanitation and health

They empty pit latrines and septic tanks primarily in ‘slums’, where accessibility by exhaust or vacuum trucks is hindered by narrow pathways and confined spaces.

By Elizabeth Mururi 2025-03-17 16:56:44

Pit latrine emptiers: Unsung heroes of sanitation and health

Breaking new ground in cancer treatment with UK's first vaccine

The United Kingdom has launched the world’s first clinical trial for a personalised cancer vaccine.

By Ben Fadhili Jilo 2025-03-10 09:00:00

Breaking new ground in cancer treatment with UK's first vaccine

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This simple fingernail test could help save you from lung cancer

To perform the test, press your index fingers together and look for a small, diamond-shaped gap of light between them.

By Prof Ben Fadhili Jillo 2025-03-03 09:20:00

This simple fingernail test could help save you from lung cancer

The Hidden war: How food interactions alter medication effectiveness

Cruciferous vegetables like kale, broccoli, cauliflower, can activate metabolic enzymes, speeding up the breakdown of medications, thus reducing their efficacy.

By George Omollo 2025-02-24 09:36:32

The Hidden war: How food interactions alter medication effectiveness

State must ensure that adolescents have access to affordable healthcare

The Constitution, under 43(1)(a), grants every person has the right to the highest attainable standard of health, including access to healthcare services.

By Dr Norah Obudho And Peter Ngure 2025-02-17 09:00:00

State must ensure that adolescents have access to affordable healthcare

Bioeconomy: Key weapon against climate change crisis in Africa

With Africa’s significant share of the world’s arable land and rich biodiversity, the foundation for a bioeconomy is strong. Unlocking its full potential can fuel economic growth.

By Julius Ecuru And Philip Osano 2025-02-17 06:00:00

Bioeconomy: Key weapon against climate change crisis in Africa

SHIF's low contributor rate exposes deep flaws in the plan, needs rethink

SHIF will chronically be deprived of cash to meet the huge healthcare burden unless alternative sources of funding are found.

By Patrick Muinde 2025-02-14 15:58:14

SHIF's low contributor rate exposes deep flaws in the plan, needs rethink

Unlocking health: The crucial role of nutritionists in malnutrition crisis

Maintaining good health and preventing chronic diseases requires not only making informed food choices but also understanding how we prepare and consume our meals.

By George Omollo 2025-02-10 10:51:58

Unlocking health: The crucial role of nutritionists in malnutrition crisis

The gut as battlefield: Role of enteral nutrition in ICU

Enteral nutrition, the delivery of nutrients directly to the gastrointestinal tract via a feeding tube, is not merely a feeding strategy, it’s a powerful weapon in the fight against critical illness

By George Omollo 2025-02-10 10:40:15

The gut as battlefield: Role of enteral nutrition in ICU

Why Health Ministry must retrace its steps in making policies

The Ministry must consider its guidance for adolescent-friendly services indicating provision of reproductive health services to young people only improves their overall well-being.

By Wangari Ireri 2025-02-10 05:46:19