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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 2025-12-03 15:58:59

Genetic testing initiative launched to unlock personalised cancer care

SHA to offer rehabilitation services for teachers suffering from addiction

By Yvonne Chepkwony 2025-12-03 15:00:21

Alarm as HIV infection among teenagers rises in Siaya

Siaya County has raised concerns over persistently high new HIV infections, particularly among adolescents, even as the region celebrates remarkable progress in combating the epidemic.

By Isaiah Gwengi 2025-12-02 17:11:25

Children as young as 5 try tobacco as new nicotine products spread, survey shows

Kenya faces a rise in tobacco use among young children, with new data showing 5-year-olds experimenting with smokeless tobacco and roll-your-own cigarettes as novel nicotine products spread.

By David Njaaga 2025-12-02 16:16:59

Children as young as 5 try tobacco as new nicotine products spread, survey shows

Over 8,500 Nakuru teens infected with HIV in one year

New HIV infections among teenagers aged 15 to 19 in Nakuru County have risen to 8,563 over the past year. Last year, 3,586 adolescents tested positive, highlighting a significant increase.

By Yvonne Chepkwony 2025-12-02 11:54:49

Over 8,500 Nakuru teens infected with HIV in one year

Alarm as infant HIV infections spike in Wajir

At least three in every 10 babies born in Wajir acquire HIV at birth, at a rate of 33.4 per cent, placing the arid and semi-arid counties among the hardest hit.

By Mercy Kahenda 2025-12-02 09:00:00

Alarm as infant HIV infections spike in Wajir

Teachers' SHA medical cover kicks off as doubts on efficiency linger

Teachers remain skeptical about the migration of their medical cover from AON Minet to Social Health Authority despite the government announcing a successful transition.

By Mike Kihaki 2025-12-02 00:00:00

Teachers' SHA medical cover kicks off as doubts on efficiency linger

How Pepfar funding cut will hurt Africa

Pepfar has transformed HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment in Africa over two decades, but recent political disruptions and funding threats now put millions of lives and long-term progress at risk.

By The Conversation 2025-12-01 13:21:48

The side effects of HIV therapy

Antiretroviral therapy significantly improves life expectancy and health for people living with HIV, while careful monitoring helps manage potential side effects.

By The Conversation 2025-12-01 13:03:42

MP Kitur: Sweet-drinks company wanted to bribe me to stay quiet

Within an hour of his presentation, ‘visitors’ from a ‘big’ beverage company known for its sweet-drink-products arrived in parliament ‘to talk’ with him.

By Gardy Chacha 2025-12-01 12:37:48