James Wanzala

James Wanzala writes for the Standard Health

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Understanding your chest CT and PET scans in lung cancer detection

By James Wanzala 2024-08-26 00:00:00

Need for early detection and better care to beat breast cancer

Breast cancer affects more women in high-income countries like the US and the UK. But people in low- and middle-income countries, are most vulnerable.

By James Wanzala and The Conversation 2024-10-18 09:05:00

Plastics path: From innovation to crisis and need for solutions

Items made from plastic have now become a huge challenge not only to human beings but the entire biodiversity.

By James Wanzala 2024-10-30 20:03:00

Plastics path: From innovation to crisis and need for solutions

Items made from plastic have now become a huge challenge not only to human beings but the entire biodiversity.

By James Wanzala 2024-10-30 20:03:00

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Fossil fuels and 'emissions by billionaires' drive climate crisis

As world leaders gather for the COP29 summit, the irony of the event is evident in the nation’s role — or lack thereof — in the fight against climate change, due to its heavy reliance on fossil fuels.

By James Wanzala 2024-11-11 20:30:00

Fossil fuels and 'emissions by billionaires' drive climate crisis

Java reduces 148 tonnes of carbon output

Java House has contributed to a reduction of 148 tonnes of carbon emissions through its used cooking oil recycling project.

By James Wanzala 2024-12-30 10:57:11

Java reduces 148 tonnes of carbon output

National Treasury report exposes misuse of climate funds by counties

The National Treasury midterm report has exposed the misuse of first phase of climate change funds dubbed Financing Locally Led Climate Action (FLLoCA).

By James Wanzala 2025-01-05 12:29:06

National Treasury report exposes misuse of climate funds by counties

Standard Group lauded for taking lead in sexual reproduction and health rights coverage

The Standard newspaper owned by The Standard Group PLC had published 60 stories out of the 524 cases analysed for nine months between October 2023 and June 2024.

By James Wanzala 2025-02-08 19:17:23

Standard Group lauded for taking lead in sexual reproduction and health rights coverage

Most countries, including Kenya, unprepared for rising obesity

Kenya is among countries that do not have sufficient plans and policies in place to deal with rising obesity levels, researchers at the World Obesity Federation have warned.

By James Wanzala 2025-03-05 12:29:39