Health practitioners call for inclusivity in policy formulation

Health practitioners are demanding that their voices must be included in all healthcare policy making and leadership decisions as Kenya ushers in 2026.

By Ryan Kerubo 26 days ago

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She kept working: Farmer's long and painful fight with brucellosis

Alice Silantoi, a 57-year-old Maasai woman from Narok County, embodies resilience as a farmer and mother of seven.

By Ryan Kerubo 30 days ago

When food gets stuck: The right and wrong way to clean your teeth

When food gets stuck between your teeth, the discomfort can be immediate.

By Ryan Kerubo 30 days ago

Varicocele: Seek help for that persistent groin pain

Groin discomfort is something many men brush off.

By Ryan Kerubo 30 days ago

Kenya to crack down on illegal pharmacies from 2026

The Pharmacy and Poisons Board has announced a nationwide crackdown on illegal pharmacies.

By Ryan Kerubo 1 month ago

Kenya ups local production of home appliances

Kenya has upped its ante in the local production of electronics, with firms such as KElec Kenya launching a new assembly plant in Syokimau.

By Ryan Kerubo 1 month ago

Pimple popping: How to break the tiny habit causing big trouble

Many people do not have access to elaborate skincare routines or expensive products.

By Ryan Kerubo 1 month ago

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Why early detection of Rift Valley Fever in human beings is difficult

The disease was first identified in 1931 near Naivasha during a sheep epidemic and has since spread to other counties

By Ryan Kerubo 1 month ago

New Unicef, Standard Chartered programme targets jobs for young women

This three-year initiative aims to support young women aged 18 to 24 in gaining practical skills, mentorship, and access to job opportunities.

By Ryan Kerubo 1 month ago

Rare, painful, misunderstood: The medical reality of gigantomastia

Gigantomastia is an extremely rare condition where breast tissue grows excessively, sometimes requiring removal of more than 1.5 kilograms per breast to relieve symptoms.

By Ryan Kerubo 1 month ago

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Burden lifted at last: Teen reclaims her life after rare breast condition

Lydia Mutendwa was diagnosed with juvenile gigantomastia, a rare condition characterised by extreme overgrowth of breast tissue.

By Ryan Kerubo 1 month ago

State pumps Sh9.7 billion into KMTC infrastructure projects

The government has pumped about Sh9.7 billion into Kenya Medical Training Colleges to support infrastructure and staff establishments.

By Ryan Kerubo 1 month ago

Genetic testing initiative launched to unlock personalised cancer care

Testing for changes in breast cancer genes that can be inherited and greatly increase a person's risk of getting certain cancers, has long been out of reach for many Kenyans due to cost.

By Ryan Kerubo 1 month ago

Nairobi summit calls for action as experts warn of mental health crisis

M.P. Shah Hospital's CEO Dr Toseef Din highlighted the scale of the crisis.

By Ryan Kerubo 1 month ago

Kenya praised for hosting nuclear safety peer-reviews

IAEA experts commended the country for openness to external scrutiny and swift coordination among national agencies.

By Ryan Kerubo 1 month ago

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Kenyan ranger feted in London amid growing threat to wildlife

Mountain Bongo Project Head Ranger Laban Mwangi received the 2025 Tusk Wildlife Ranger Award.

By Ryan Kerubo 1 month ago

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Fresh hope for critically endangered and rare mountain bongo

According to KWS, the animal is classified as critically endangered because wild numbers have fallen sharply over the last few decades.

By Ryan Kerubo 1 month ago

Breaking barriers: Kenyan women in tech graduate with Sh1.3 million boost to drive innovation

Despite global progress in technology, women remain underrepresented in the tech ecosystem, often facing barriers in funding and access to networks.

By Ryan Kerubo 1 month ago

Nairobi Hospital's Cicely McDonell College celebrates 31st graduation

The Nairobi Hospital's Cicely McDonell College of Health Sciences celebrated on Friday, as it conferred diplomas and certificates to 140 trained nurses

By Ryan Kerubo 1 month ago

Faith leaders call for investment in health services amid shrinking donor funding

Christian faith and health leaders have called for increased national investment and global solidarity to support health services and promote equitable access to care.

By Ryan Kerubo 1 month ago

Health NGOs flag growing resource gaps as health demands rise

Kenya's health sector is facing widening financing gaps, with new data showing that the money available is not keeping up with the country's growing healthcare needs.

By Ryan Kerubo 1 month ago

Mental health summit calls for awareness, action and resilience

Mental health advocates and stakeholders in Nairobi came together on Wednesday at the Global Mental Health and Well-being Summit 2025.

By Ryan Kerubo 2 months ago

How new trade deal will limit Kenyans' access to affordable drugs

Kenya is facing a potential setback in access to affordable medicines as new clauses in the proposed CEPA introduce five extra years of data exclusivity for multinational drug makers.

By Ryan Kerubo 2 months ago

Kenya rolls out new lung-care training to strengthen early diagnosis at KNH

Bronchoscopy is a procedure that allows doctors to look directly into the airways using a thin flexible tube equipped with a camera.

By Ryan Kerubo 2 months ago

Nairobi hosts summit to tackle Africa's growing AMR resistance crisis

Nairobi will this week host Africa's largest summit on diagnostics, bringing renewed focus to the continent's fight against antimicrobial resistance, a growing public health threat

By Ryan Kerubo 2 months ago

COP30: Corporate influence looms large at global climate summit

More than 1,600 fossil fuel lobbyists, outnumbering delegates from most countries, are attending COP30 in Belem, Brazil, highlighting a stark imbalance that risks corporate influence.

By Ryan Kerubo, Mactilda Mbenywe 2 months ago

County First Ladies roll out new strategy to boost health and gender equality

Many communities still struggle with limited services and slow progress in areas such as cancer screening, nutrition and school retention among girls.

By Ryan Kerubo 2 months ago

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Canker sores: When your mouth speaks about your health

Canker sores, known medically as aphthous ulcers, are among the most common oral conditions worldwide with about one in four people experiencing them at some point.

By Ryan Kerubo 2 months ago

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Dandruff: The little flakes that steal confidence

Dandruff, those small white flakes from the scalp, might seem like a minor inconvenience, but it affects millions worldwide, often sneaking into conversations about hair care, confidence and hygiene.

By Ryan Kerubo 2 months ago

'Be bold to ask why not?' KeMU graduates told as institution marks 25 years of academic excellence

Kenya Methodist University (KeMU) celebrated its 25th Graduation Ceremony on Saturday, marking 25 years of academic excellence, innovation and faith-based education.

By Ryan Kerubo 2 months ago

MPs urged to help tame high newborn deaths

MPs expressed concern about the state of maternal and child health in their constituencies.

By Ryan Kerubo 2 months ago

New 25-year plan targets better maternal and child health in Kenya

Kenya has made numerous commitments over the years to improve maternal and child health, yet many have not been put into action.

By Ryan Kerubo 2 months ago

Kenya steps up war on Rift Valley Fever and Brucellosis

Rift Valley Fever is a mosquito-borne viral disease that primarily affects sheep, goats, cattle and camels, while also infecting humans.

By Ryan Kerubo 2 months ago

Step away from the cotton swab: The right way to remove earwax

Using cotton buds or hairpins can push wax deeper into the ear canal, leading to blockages, infections or even a ruptured eardrum.

By Ryan Kerubo 2 months ago

How climate change is making people unhealthy

Warmer weather makes sweetened products more appealing, which raises the risk for obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and dental problems.

By Ryan Kerubo 2 months ago

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Digital spaces fuel rise in online sexual abuse of women amid weak safeguards

Poverty, unemployment and displacement often leave young women vulnerable to deceptive online job offers, some of which lead to trafficking and long-term sexual exploitation abroad.

By Ryan Kerubo 2 months ago

Kenya Red Cross Institute marks 11th graduation, welcomes new humanitarian health workforce

KRCTI on Friday held its 11th Graduation Ceremony in Nairobi, celebrating 241 students who completed health and emergency response courses under the theme "We Care for Humanity."

By Ryan Kerubo 2 months ago

Beyond medicine: Initiative restores dignity and hope to cancer patients and survivors

For many cancer patients, healing goes beyond chemotherapy and radiotherapy. It is about restoring dignity, hope, and the confidence to face life again.

By Ryan Kerubo 2 months ago

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Pre-eclampsia: The deadly condition many mothers never see coming

Studies show that five to six per cent of expectant women develop pre-eclampsia, making it the second leading cause of maternal death after bleeding.

By Ryan Kerubo 3 months ago

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'Zuri died in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit': Ashley Muteti's battle with pre-eclampsia

Pre-eclampsia occurs when a woman develops high blood pressure after 20 weeks of pregnancy, usually accompanied by protein in urine or changes in liver and kidney function.

By Ryan Kerubo 3 months ago