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Wines agency KWAL banks on menstrual leave to champion wellbeing at work
In recognition of health-related challenges associated with menstruation, perimenopause and menopause, the policy introduces one (1) day of paid leave per month for its employees.
By Patrick Vidija
2026-06-04 06:11:00
By Ryan Kerubo
2026-05-26 15:27:08
The uptake of Hepatitis B vaccination among healthcare workers remains low at 43 per cent.
By Antony Gitonga
2026-04-22 12:25:42
Recent data from the Ministry of Health shows that 26 counties have been flagged for high maternal mortality rates.
By Antony Gitonga
2026-04-20 09:57:00
The mother faces a 50 per cent mortality risk, and the fetus often does not survive, with an estimated perinatal mortality rate of 85 per cent.
By Rodgers Otiso
2026-04-20 09:00:00
Britam Foundation in Partnership with UNFPA launched Lea Salama initiative aimed at reduce maternal and neonatal mortality in Kwale and Nairobi Counties .
By Ryan Kerubo
2026-04-03 14:56:00
Reducing the risk starts with good antenatal care in early booking, screening for conditions like diabetes, monitoring foetal growth, and ensuring delivery well equipped facilities.
By Noel Nabiswa
2026-03-30 10:00:00
Kenya loses 92 infants and 15 women to childbirth-related causes daily, underscoring a public health emergency as experts warn decades of progress could stall if urgent measures are not taken.
By Mercy Kahenda
2026-03-21 07:00:00
Despite being universal, the conversation around menopause is largely absent in communities, healthcare, and media. Women often navigate these challenges alone.
By Rodgers Otiso
2026-03-02 00:00:00
Kenya’s married and sexually active unmarried women have increased their use of contraceptives in the last decade with the most preferred methods being implants and injectables for family planning.
By Saada Hassan
Apr. 28, 2022
Apr. 28, 2022
Emergency contraception is used to prevent pregnancy after sexual intercourse without protection.
By Rose Mukonyo
Apr. 11, 2022
Apr. 11, 2022
The mother of five girls has resigned to her fate, saying she won’t get more children.
By Gardy Chacha
Apr. 5, 2022
Apr. 5, 2022
Most men visit sex clinics alone before tagging along their partners from the perception that when the sex failure is their fault.
By Rosa Agutu
Mar. 7, 2022
Mar. 7, 2022
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