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Health & Science

Duale launches health institute despite opposition from practitioners

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale was optimistic that KNPHI would enhance preventive and promotive healthcare geared towards the country’s pursuit of UHC.

By Okumu Modachi 15 hrs ago

Duale launches health institute despite opposition from practitioners

Health ministry launches institute to boost research and emergency response

By Esther Nyambura 19 hrs ago

County in blood donation drive to boost transfusion centre

County in blood donation drive to boost transfusion centre

By Phares Mutembei 1 day ago

KNH offers hope to amputees with key surgery

KNH offers hope to amputees with key surgery

By Ryan Kerubo 1 day ago

All UHC staff directed to resume duty immediately

The Ministry of Health has directed all Universal Health Coverage (UHC) staff currently not at work to resume immediately, with a deadline of May 7.

By Ronald Kipruto 2 days ago

All UHC staff directed to resume duty immediately

KNH performs world's first TSR surgery

In 2016, KNH experts stunned the nation when they separated two conjoined twins.

By Denis Omondi 2 days ago

KNH performs world's first TSR surgery

How knowledge gaps, misinformation limits access to SHA services

While some patients benefit fully, others are left paying hefty bills out of pocket.

By Mercy Kahenda 2 days ago

How knowledge gaps, misinformation limits access to SHA services

Former US Vice President Al Gore to jet in for climate training

Former US Vice President Al Gore will jet in the country to host an in-person climate training between June 12 to 14

By James Wanzala 3 days ago

Former US Vice President Al Gore to jet in for climate training

KMPDU warns counties over non-compliance with return-to-work formula

The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union has issued a seven-day ultimatum to three counties over failure to implement various 2024 agreements.

By Ken Gachuhi 3 days ago

KMPDU warns counties over non-compliance with return-to-work formula

Nepal vs Kenya: Two Nations tackling a growing menace

From teenagers to elderly citizens, public smoking is ambiguous while the distinct smell of tobacco follows pedestrians past bus stops, shopfronts, and markets.

By Maryann Muganda 3 days ago

Nepal vs Kenya: Two Nations tackling a growing menace

Woman unveils 'Dance for Wellness' plan to boost health and fitness

“Dance for Wellness,” is a wellness programme which uses movement, dance and creative expression to address physical health, mental well-being and social connection.

By Ayoki Onyango 3 days ago

Woman unveils 'Dance for Wellness' plan to boost health and fitness

The dangerous obsession with a 'clean' vagina

A woman holding paper with a question mark over her crotch.

By Maryann Anyango 3 days ago

The dangerous obsession with a 'clean' vagina

Why cardiovascular disease is no longer an older adult's problem

According to a 2023 study published in The Lancet Regional Health – Americas, almost one in five heart attacks in urban populations are now occurring in people aged 25 to 39.

By Ryan Kerubo 3 days ago

Why cardiovascular disease is no longer an older adult's problem

'I thought it was stress then I learned I had hypothyroidism'

Your thyroid’s main job is to control the speed of your metabolism (metabolic rate). This is the process of how your body transforms the food you consume into energy.

By Chebet Birir 3 days ago

'I thought it was stress then I learned I had hypothyroidism'

Thyroid disorders: What they are and how they affect body, treatments

According to the American Thyroid Association, your thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located at the front of your neck under your skin.

By Chebet Birir 4 days ago

Thyroid disorders: What they are and how they affect body, treatments

Every shot counts: How childhood vaccines build shields against preventable diseases

According to UNICEF’s State of the World Children Report 2023, globally one in seven children are zero dose.

By Mercy Kahenda 4 days ago

Every shot counts: How childhood vaccines build shields against preventable diseases

'We will enforce justice': Doctors issue strike ultimatum to counties

Doctors have threatened to strike if Nakuru, Laikipia and Kajiado counties fail to implement their part of a labour deal by May 24.

By David Njaaga 4 days ago

'We will enforce justice': Doctors issue strike ultimatum to counties

Ray of hope for fibroid patients

Women living with fibroids in Kenya now have access to a promising new treatment option.

By Ronald Kipruto 6 days ago

Ray of hope for fibroid patients

Religious leaders to convene on maternal mortality and cervical cancer in Africa

Religious and health leaders have united to intensify efforts against maternal mortality and cervical cancer.

By Sharon Wanga 8 days ago

Religious leaders to convene on maternal mortality and cervical cancer in Africa

Turkana's malaria burden rises amid funding gap as donor support dwindles

Turkana has been classified as a malaria endemic county in the latest survey by the National Malaria Control Programme.

By Mercy Kahenda 8 days ago

Turkana's malaria burden rises amid funding gap as donor support dwindles

Informal sector leads in non-remittance of SHA contribution

Despite the Ministry of Health claim of registering 50,000 Kenyans daily to Social Health Authority, actual remittance of deductions remains low among those in informal sector.

By Mercy Kahenda 8 days ago

Informal sector leads in non-remittance of SHA contribution

Council to crack down on foreign doctors working in Kenya illegally

The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) has pledged to crack down on illegal practitioners.

By Mercy Kahenda 8 days ago

Council to crack down on foreign doctors working in Kenya illegally

Your brain's worst enemies: 6 everyday habits that secretly age your mind

Sugary snacks, greasy fast food and fizzy drinks may taste good, but they wreak havoc on your brain.

By Ryan Kerubo 9 days ago

Your brain's worst enemies: 6 everyday habits that secretly age your mind

Intern doctors to learn posting results after KMPDC ballot on Wednesday

Intern doctors will find out their posting locations on Wednesday, April 30, when the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) conducts a national balloting exercise.

By Mike Kihaki 9 days ago

Intern doctors to learn posting results after KMPDC ballot on Wednesday

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