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Erased before birth: How gender bias fuels a silent war on unborn girls
This harsh reality, well documented both anecdotally and in data, reflects one of the most chilling forms of gender-based violence: sex-selective abortion.
By Maryann Muganda 18 days ago
Erased before birth: How gender bias fuels a silent war on unborn girls
From termites to grasshoppers, why experts want you to eat insects
Across the globe, insects are emerging as a sustainable protein source that nutrition experts champion for both environmental benefits and nutritional profile.
By Maryann Muganda 22 days ago
From termites to grasshoppers, why experts want you to eat insects
Infamous fertility specialist opens Nairobi clinic amid ethics queries
Dr Nayana Patel from India has been accused of exploiting poor women through commercial surrogacy.
By Maryann Muganda 26 days ago
Infamous fertility specialist opens Nairobi clinic amid ethics queries
Period poverty, child marriage still plague Kenyan girls in 2025
Period poverty and child marriage remain unresolved issues in many parts of the country.
By Maryann Muganda 28 days ago
Period poverty, child marriage still plague Kenyan girls in 2025
Dental Association wants Council chair to resign over unqualified personnel
The members protested from University of Nairobi Dental School to the offices of the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC).
By Maryann Muganda 29 days ago
Dental Association wants Council chair to resign over unqualified personnel
Govt calls for vigilance amid growing cholera crisis in Kenya
The government has urged the public to exercise heightened vigilance following a confirmed cholera outbreak that has claimed six lives and infected 97 people across several regions in Kenya.
By Maryann Muganda 29 days ago
Govt calls for vigilance amid growing cholera crisis in Kenya
Kenya battles influenza a surge amid worsening flu season
Over the past few weeks, Kenyans have taken to social media and casual conversations to complain about a mysterious and persistent flu that doesn't seem to go away.
By Maryann Muganda 1 month ago
Kenya battles influenza a surge amid worsening flu season
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Ministry of Health sets up task force to scrutinise Sh33 billion NHIF debt
According to Ministry records, the defunct NHIF owes healthcare providers an estimated Sh33 billion in unpaid claims.
By Maryann Muganda 1 month ago
Ministry of Health sets up task force to scrutinise Sh33 billion NHIF debt
Can CS Duale alias the bulldozer fix a health sector on the sickbed?
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale is expected to fix medical supply chains, negotiate with bitter unions, make SHA work, and prevent hospitals from turning into morgues with curtains.
By Maryann Muganda 1 month ago
Can CS Duale alias the bulldozer fix a health sector on the sickbed?
How AI is transforming maternal healthcare in Murang'a county
Kirwara Level 4 Hospital in Gatanga in collaboration with Jacaranda Health is integrating artificial intelligence to transform maternal healthcare and improve patient outcomes.
By Maryann Muganda 1 month ago
How AI is transforming maternal healthcare in Murang'a county
Duale pleads for 3 weeks to address staff demands
Health Cabinet Secretary Adan Duale has committed to resolving the ongoing concerns of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) staff within three weeks.
By Maryann Muganda and Ryan Kerubo 1 month ago
Duale pleads for 3 weeks to address staff demands
Trump halts Covid-19 research funding, says 'pandemic is over'
Trump administration has now targeted Covid-19-related research grants for termination, citing the pandemic as being over.
By Maryann Muganda 1 month ago
Trump halts Covid-19 research funding, says 'pandemic is over'
Nature's secrets: What chimpanzees can teach us about fighting malaria
Recent findings suggest that chimpanzees have evolved unique genetic mechanisms that help them resist malaria, offering potential new avenues for human treatment and prevention strategies.
By Maryann Muganda 1 month ago
Nature's secrets: What chimpanzees can teach us about fighting malaria
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The rise and rise of street food culture in Nairobi's estates
On the bustling streets of Nairobi, where the city's dark alleys hum with activity, groups of Kenyans-young and old-gather casually, drink in hand, indulging in their favorite street delicacies.
By Maryann Muganda 1 month ago
The rise and rise of street food culture in Nairobi's estates
Medics condemn broken health system after doctor's tragic death
The tragic death of Dr Daniel Ndenge, a young medical registrar at KNH, has sparked outrage among healthcare professionals, highlighting the plight of medics under SHA.
By Maryann Muganda 1 month ago
Medics condemn broken health system after doctor's tragic death
Health workers in strike threat as SHA warns of fake payment list
Health workers have threatened to go on strike if their demands for better terms are not met.
By Mercy Kahenda and Maryann Muganda 1 month ago
Health workers in strike threat as SHA warns of fake payment list
Silent pain of sickle cell anemia
Jeniffer Adhiambo Ayara, a 27-year-old mother from Ahero, Kisumu County, is a woman caught in the relentless storm of parenting two young children, both living with sickle cell anemia.
By Maryann Muganda 1 month ago
Silent pain of sickle cell anemia
Relief for patients after clinical officers call off strike
The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers, the Ministry of Health and the Council of Governors on Wednesday signed a return-to-work agreement.
By Maryann Muganda 1 month ago
Relief for patients after clinical officers call off strike
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How businesses are using TikTok Live to cut costs, grow earnings
Over the years, platforms like Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, X (formerly Twitter), and now TikTok have transformed the digital landscape, bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds.
By Maryann Muganda 1 month ago
How businesses are using TikTok Live to cut costs, grow earnings
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Nairobi River, flooded with promises but filled with waste
Ruto's latest cleanup initiative is his fourth attempt since taking office. Critics argue that the Nairobi River cleanup has become a cash cow.
By Maryann Muganda 1 month ago
Nairobi River, flooded with promises but filled with waste
Mouth to mind: Is your oral health putting you at Alzheimer's risk?
The human brain remains one of the greatest mysteries in science, controlling virtually every function in the body.
By Maryann Muganda 1 month ago
Mouth to mind: Is your oral health putting you at Alzheimer's risk?
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Body's best kept secrets: Discovery of new organ could change medicine
How well do you know your body? For centuries, the human body has been studied in great detail, yet researchers continue to make surprising discoveries.
By Maryann Muganda 1 month ago
Body's best kept secrets: Discovery of new organ could change medicine
Turning the tide: How menstrual cups are fighting period poverty
Period poverty, the lack of access to menstrual hygiene products and proper sanitation, remains a widespread issue, particularly in low-income and rural areas.
By Maryann Muganda 2 months ago
Turning the tide: How menstrual cups are fighting period poverty
Clinical officers demand ouster of SHA officials
KUCO has intensified its push for the removal of key officials at Social Health Authority (SHA), accusing them of incompetence and discriminatory practices.
By Maryann Muganda 2 months ago
Clinical officers demand ouster of SHA officials
Scientists detect new coronavirus strain linked to bats
Scientists have discovered a new strain of coronavirus in bats, known as HKU5-CoV-2, that has potential to infect humans.
By Maryann Muganda 2 months ago
Scientists detect new coronavirus strain linked to bats
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Concern as mystery disease kills over 50 people in DRC
A deadly outbreak of an unidentified illness has already claimed over 50 lives in the northwestern Equateur province, raising fears of another potential epidemic,
By Maryann Muganda 2 months ago
Concern as mystery disease kills over 50 people in DRC
Oxfam: Why women are 'undervalued' in business, labour markets
Women in Kenya continue to face significant barriers in business and economic participation despite progress in gender equality.
By Maryann Muganda 2 months ago
Oxfam: Why women are 'undervalued' in business, labour markets
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Filthy, deadly: Flies in hospital wards spread drug-resistant bacteria, health experts warn
Hospital wards, meant to be sanctuaries of healing, may also be breeding grounds for drug-resistant bacteria, thanks to an unexpected culprit-flies.
By Maryann Muganda 2 months ago
Filthy, deadly: Flies in hospital wards spread drug-resistant bacteria, health experts warn
Study shows ADHD is more than just behavioural, it's biological
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterised by symptoms, such as inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
By Maryann Muganda 2 months ago
Study shows ADHD is more than just behavioural, it's biological
Crisis looms in the health sector as clinical officers begin strike
A major healthcare crisis is unfolding across the country as clinical officers begin their nationwide strike at midnight tonight, with doctors in Kericho County set to follow suit in two weeks.
By Maryann Muganda 2 months ago
Crisis looms in the health sector as clinical officers begin strike
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Shocking discovery: Microplastics found in the human brain
A new study has confirmed that microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs) accumulate in the human brain at significantly higher levels than in the liver or kidneys.
By Maryann Muganda 2 months ago
Shocking discovery: Microplastics found in the human brain
Anxiety: Modern-day epidemic or an affliction only for the wealthy elite?
Anxiety is a natural response to stress, but when it becomes persistent and overwhelming, it develops into an anxiety disorder.
By Maryann Muganda 2 months ago
Anxiety: Modern-day epidemic or an affliction only for the wealthy elite?
Fighting cancer: From stigma to survival, a growing crisis
A mother of two with many dreams, she discovered a lump in her breast. A subsequent diagnosis confirmed her worst fear: breast cancer.
By Maryann Muganda 2 months ago
Fighting cancer: From stigma to survival, a growing crisis
Fake drugs, shortages and high costs major threat to access to medicine, CS Barasa
The scarcity has left vulnerable populations at significant risk, with public health experts warning that prolonged stockouts could lead to increased mortality rates.
By Maryann Muganda 3 months ago
Fake drugs, shortages and high costs major threat to access to medicine, CS Barasa
World Cancer Day: Patients still struggling to access healthcare
For many women battling breast cancer, or any other type of cancer, the journey is not just about surviving, but also adapting to profound physical changes.
By Maryann Muganda and Ryan Kerubo 3 months ago
World Cancer Day: Patients still struggling to access healthcare
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The painful reality of toxic, substandard sanitary towels
International studies have uncovered toxic metals such as lead, arsenic and cadmium in menstrual products worldwide.With Kenyan women sharing harrowing experiences.
By Maryann Muganda 3 months ago
The painful reality of toxic, substandard sanitary towels
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Era of designer babies coming soon
Scientists promise a future where parents can control their child's DNA-choosing traits from intelligence to immunity.Experts warn of ethical minefields and unintended consequences.
By Maryann Muganda 3 months ago
Era of designer babies coming soon
Why young adults are suffering heart attacks
Recent studies indicate that approximately 30 percent of urban Kenyan adults have elevated cholesterol levels, yet fewer than 15 percent are aware of their condition.
By Maryann Muganda 3 months ago
Why young adults are suffering heart attacks
I was chased by my neighbours when I got cervical cancer
Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women, claiming an estimated 350,000 lives globally in 2022.
By Maryann Muganda 3 months ago
I was chased by my neighbours when I got cervical cancer
Relief as 9.3m children vaccines land ending crippling shortage
The arrival of the first batch of 9.3 million doses of critical childhood jabs is set to alleviate a biting shortage of the vaccines, which has put the health of newborns at risk.
By Maryann Muganda 3 months ago
Relief as 9.3m children vaccines land ending crippling shortage
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