Esther Nyambura

Esther Nyambura writes for the Standard Health

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Understanding Monkeypox: Cause, symptoms and treatment

By Esther Nyambura 2024-08-16 20:55:00

No cause for alarm; Mpox not comparable to Covid, says Deputy Health DG

Ministry of Health has assured the public that the Mpox situation in the country is not comparable to the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Esther Nyambura 2024-09-03 15:30:00

In 2022, at least 61 people contracted HIV daily - report

At least 61 people contract HIV daily in Kenya, according to a report by the National Syndemic Disease Control Council (NSDCC).

By Esther Nyambura 2024-09-13 18:44:09

In 2022, at least 61 people contracted HIV daily - report

At least 61 people contract HIV daily in Kenya, according to a report by the National Syndemic Disease Control Council (NSDCC).

By Esther Nyambura 2024-09-13 18:44:09

Pharmacy Board recalls blood pressure drug, Flamodip

Pharmacy and Poisons Board recalls Flamodip 5mg tablets citing a labeling error, warns the public against the use, sale and distribution of the product.

By Esther Nyambura 2024-09-27 16:41:12

Pharmacy Board recalls blood pressure drug, Flamodip

SHA: Access to dialysis, cancer, and maternity services guaranteed

Following numerous complaints, SHA's Chief Executive Wachira clarifies that no contracted health providers will deny members dialysis, cancer, or maternity services at level 2 and 3 facilities.

By Esther Nyambura 2024-10-01 18:00:00

SHA: Access to dialysis, cancer, and maternity services guaranteed

Kenya confirms two new Mpox cases, total rises to 12

Two new Mpox cases confirmed raising total to 12; seven patients have fully recovered while five are on treatment, Health CS Debra Mlongo says.

By Esther Nyambura 2024-10-04 17:08:38

Kenya confirms two new Mpox cases, total rises to 12

Two children die from polio vaccine reactions, Health Ministry says

Two children have died due to reactions to the polio vaccine, Health Director General Patrick Amoth has confirmed.

By Esther Nyambura 2024-11-08 20:15:07

Two children die from polio vaccine reactions, Health Ministry says

Three new Mpox cases reported, total rises to 17

Kenya confirms three new Mpox cases from Nairobi, Nakuru and Mombasa counties, this brings the total to 17, Health CS Barasa says.

By Esther Nyambura 2024-11-08 20:32:26

Three new Mpox cases reported, total rises to 17

Pharmacy Board recalls Allied Limited's nasal drops, Efinox

Pharmacy and Poisons Board recalls Efinox 1% and 0.5% nasal drops manufactured by Laboratory and Allied Limited due to labeling mix-up, warns against use, sale and distribution of the drugs.

By Esther Nyambura 2024-11-22 20:54:15

Pharmacy Board recalls Allied Limited's nasal drops, Efinox

Ruto proposes Sh1 billion start-up fund for youth innovation

President William Ruto has proposed a budgetary allocation of Sh1 billion to fund youth start-ups to boost job creation and innovation across the country.

By Esther Nyambura 2024-11-27 16:43:42