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Noel Nabiswa

Noel Nabiswa writes for the Standard Health

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Break free from anxiety's grip: Face your fears and train your brain to feel calmer

By Noel Nabiswa 2026-05-04 06:00:00

Kenya's healthcare training evolves with career choices

Increasingly, students are prioritising practical training, shorter study periods, and clear employment pathways.

By Noel Nabiswa 2026-05-03 22:12:32

KNH unveils new technology in treatment of haemorrhoids

KNH has successfully conducted haemorrhoid treatment procedures using the advanced THD technology, marking a significant milestone in the management of haemorrhoids in Kenya.

By Noel Nabiswa 2026-05-22 17:10:11

KNH unveils new technology in treatment of haemorrhoids

KNH has successfully conducted haemorrhoid treatment procedures using the advanced THD technology, marking a significant milestone in the management of haemorrhoids in Kenya.

By Noel Nabiswa 2026-05-22 17:10:11

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Silent grief shadows Mother's Day for mums who lost children

Psychology suggests that pain and memories linked to strong emotions can last for about two years.

By Noel Nabiswa 2026-05-25 06:00:00

Silent grief shadows Mother's Day for mums who lost children

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Hantavirus sparks pandemic fears despite limited evidence of human transmission

The hantavirus outbreak has drawn attention from both medical experts and the general public worldwide, with fears of whether the respiratory illness could trigger a pandemic similar to COVID-19.

By Noel Nabiswa 2026-06-01 06:00:00

Hantavirus sparks pandemic fears despite limited evidence of human transmission

One-third of cancers are preventable, says WHO

WHO says more than one-third of cancer cases are preventable, with major risk factors including tobacco use, alcohol consumption, poor diet, inactivity and environmental pollution.

By Noel Nabiswa 2026-06-01 06:00:00

One-third of cancers are preventable, says WHO

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New procedure cuts pain, recovery time for haemorrhoids patients

KNH is adopting Transanal Haemorrhoidal Dearterialisation (THD), a minimally invasive technology designed to treat haemorrhoids with greater precision while minimising tissue damage.

By Noel Nabiswa 2026-06-08 06:00:00

New procedure cuts pain, recovery time for haemorrhoids patients

Stay stronger for longer: Why your legs feel weaker with age and what you can do

Older adults should stay active and adopt healthy lifestyle habits to preserve mobility, independence, and overall well-being as they age.

By Noel Nabiswa 2026-06-08 06:00:00

Stay stronger for longer: Why your legs feel weaker with age and what you can do

Kenya becomes first African country to secure Sh90.6m for climate action

Under the arrangement, Kenya will receive technical assistance valued at Sh90,685,000 to undertake a comprehensive assessment of climate-related loss and damage over the last decade.

By Noel Nabiswa 2026-06-10 17:50:11

Kenya becomes first African country to secure Sh90.6m for climate action

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How age, expression and sleep combine to shape facial wrinkles over time

Wrinkles are an insecurity that has fuelled a lot of cosmetic businesses with both women and men going out of their way to buy heavily advertised products that claim to reduce or remove wrinkles.

By Noel Nabiswa 2026-06-15 06:00:00

How age, expression and sleep combine to shape facial wrinkles over time

New conservation initiative targets Upper Tana to secure Nairobi's water supply

Nairobi's water future may depend as much on the health of farms hundreds of kilometers upstream as it does on the taps and treatment plants serving the city.

By Noel Nabiswa 2026-06-21 17:56:41