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Gardy Chacha

Why you don't need a mosquito net in Nairobi

Based on evidence handled, the mosquitoes in Nairobi are close to 100 per cent harmless.

Why you don't need a mosquito net in Nairobi

Endometriosis ruined my joy, health, and almost took my life

Endometriosis ruined my joy, health, and almost took my life

Crisis in the soil: Fertilizer shortage and depleting land risk food security

Crisis in the soil: Fertilizer shortage and depleting land risk food security

Regina Kimanthi: Diagnosed with arthritis at 38, now battling diabetes at 48

Regina Kimanthi: Diagnosed with arthritis at 38, now battling diabetes at 48

Inhumed: Danger posed by anthrax bacteria in soil and bitter lessons for livestock farmers

The month of January, 2024, recorded above average rainfall. The previous year, the Kenya Meteorological Department had forecast El Nino beginning October.

Inhumed: Danger posed by anthrax bacteria in soil and bitter lessons for livestock farmers

Will Kenya arrest anthrax outbreaks?

Kenya has laid out a plan to eliminate Anthrax in humans and reduce incidence in animals – to less than 1 per cent of the 2020 baseline – by 2036.

Will Kenya arrest anthrax outbreaks?

A Kenyan first: Cancerous bone in boy's knee cut out, 'cooked', then placed back

A boy in Githunguri, Kiambu County complained to his parents of unbearable pain above his knee, prompting a visit to the hospital.

By 2 months ago

A Kenyan first: Cancerous bone in boy's knee cut out, 'cooked', then placed back

Dr Okumu: Oncologist changing the game in bone cancer treatment

Kenya has only two orthopaedic oncologists, and Dr Nicholas Okumu is one of them. This is quite an impressive achievement, one might think.

By 2 months ago

Dr Okumu: Oncologist changing the game in bone cancer treatment

Redefining masculinity for men's mental health

The average male, it emerged, hinges their masculinity on that which they’ve accomplished.

By 4 months ago

Redefining masculinity for men's mental health

Hope on wheels: Push to empower Kenyan children with celebral palsy

Children with cerebral palsy need a healthy diet to sustain their energy levels and body functions. Physiotherapy is an essential part of managing the condition.

By 4 months ago

Hope on wheels: Push to empower Kenyan children with celebral palsy

Battle of beaks: Kenya steps up war against invasive crows

The house crow has gained a dubious reputation as the most disliked bird on the Coast. It is claimed that the crow has the intelligence equivalent to a seven-year-old human.

By 5 months ago

Battle of beaks: Kenya steps up war against invasive crows

Kenya's most hated birds pose big threat to Coast ecosystem

Since their arrival in Kenya nearly 80 years ago, Indian house crows have become the most abundant bird species along the coast.

By 5 months ago

Kenya's most hated birds pose big threat to Coast ecosystem

How invasive species became Kenya's million-bird menace

It has been nearly eight decades since the house crow was first sighted in Kenya and by June 2024, its population was estimated at over one million.

By 5 months ago

How invasive species became Kenya's million-bird menace

Kisumu's lost spring bubbles back to life after decades of dryness

More than seven springs inside Kajulu forest that have come back to life after years of planting trees by the Kajulu Community Forest Association.

By 5 months ago

Kisumu's lost spring bubbles back to life after decades of dryness

How parents' silence fuel teenage pregnancy crisis

Providing adolescents with adequate knowledge on their sexual and reproductive health needs an approach that must involve parents, with all hands on deck.

By 5 months ago

How parents' silence fuel teenage pregnancy crisis

Antimicrobial resistance leading cause of death, scientists warn

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) now claims 27.3 lives per 100,000 after Malaria, tuberculosis and HIV and Aids. Africa CDC’s Dr Yewande Alimi says AMR prolongs hospital stays.

By 6 months ago

Antimicrobial resistance leading cause of death, scientists warn

Scientists urge nations to prepare for pandemic by voting wisely

Hundreds of scientists who attended the 8th World One Health Congress (WOHC) in Cape Town, South Africa, are unanimous that the next pandemic is nigh.

By 6 months ago

Scientists urge nations to prepare for pandemic by voting wisely

Puzzle of small village riddled with cancer

Cancer comes about because of the transformation of normal cells into abnormal (tumour) cells.

By 6 months ago

Puzzle of small village riddled with cancer

Kipyegon, governors flag off run to end maternal deaths

The first-ever run aimed at addressing maternal mortality took place in Nairobi, graced by Olympian and 1,500 metres world record holder, Faith Kipyegon.

By 6 months ago

Kipyegon, governors flag off run to end maternal deaths

Health experts warning: Think twice before eating bushmeat

Before your next bush cuisine, please take a pose and contemplate the potential risks, because eating bush meat could potentially leave you fighting a deadly disease.

By 6 months ago

Health experts warning: Think twice before eating bushmeat

Groups demand justice as rape and defilement soar in county

Since 1998, there have been close to 14,000 cases of rape recorded in Busia county out of which 223 cases have been reported from January to June this year.

By 7 months ago

Groups demand justice as rape and defilement soar in county

Inhumed: Danger posed by anthrax bacteria in soil and bitter lessons for livestock farmers

The month of January, 2024, recorded above average rainfall. The previous year, the Kenya Meteorological Department had forecast El Nino beginning October.

Inhumed: Danger posed by anthrax bacteria in soil and bitter lessons for livestock farmers

Will Kenya arrest anthrax outbreaks?

Kenya has laid out a plan to eliminate Anthrax in humans and reduce incidence in animals – to less than 1 per cent of the 2020 baseline – by 2036.

Will Kenya arrest anthrax outbreaks?

A Kenyan first: Cancerous bone in boy's knee cut out, 'cooked', then placed back

A boy in Githunguri, Kiambu County complained to his parents of unbearable pain above his knee, prompting a visit to the hospital.

By 2 months ago

A Kenyan first: Cancerous bone in boy's knee cut out, 'cooked', then placed back

Dr Okumu: Oncologist changing the game in bone cancer treatment

Kenya has only two orthopaedic oncologists, and Dr Nicholas Okumu is one of them. This is quite an impressive achievement, one might think.

By 2 months ago

Dr Okumu: Oncologist changing the game in bone cancer treatment

Redefining masculinity for men's mental health

The average male, it emerged, hinges their masculinity on that which they’ve accomplished.

By 4 months ago

Redefining masculinity for men's mental health

Hope on wheels: Push to empower Kenyan children with celebral palsy

Children with cerebral palsy need a healthy diet to sustain their energy levels and body functions. Physiotherapy is an essential part of managing the condition.

By 4 months ago

Hope on wheels: Push to empower Kenyan children with celebral palsy

Battle of beaks: Kenya steps up war against invasive crows

The house crow has gained a dubious reputation as the most disliked bird on the Coast. It is claimed that the crow has the intelligence equivalent to a seven-year-old human.

By 5 months ago

Battle of beaks: Kenya steps up war against invasive crows

How invasive species became Kenya's million-bird menace

It has been nearly eight decades since the house crow was first sighted in Kenya and by June 2024, its population was estimated at over one million.

By 5 months ago

How invasive species became Kenya's million-bird menace

Kenya's most hated birds pose big threat to Coast ecosystem

Since their arrival in Kenya nearly 80 years ago, Indian house crows have become the most abundant bird species along the coast.

By 5 months ago

Kenya's most hated birds pose big threat to Coast ecosystem

Kisumu's lost spring bubbles back to life after decades of dryness

More than seven springs inside Kajulu forest that have come back to life after years of planting trees by the Kajulu Community Forest Association.

By 5 months ago

Kisumu's lost spring bubbles back to life after decades of dryness

How parents' silence fuel teenage pregnancy crisis

Providing adolescents with adequate knowledge on their sexual and reproductive health needs an approach that must involve parents, with all hands on deck.

By 5 months ago

How parents' silence fuel teenage pregnancy crisis

Antimicrobial resistance leading cause of death, scientists warn

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) now claims 27.3 lives per 100,000 after Malaria, tuberculosis and HIV and Aids. Africa CDC’s Dr Yewande Alimi says AMR prolongs hospital stays.

By 6 months ago

Antimicrobial resistance leading cause of death, scientists warn

Scientists urge nations to prepare for pandemic by voting wisely

Hundreds of scientists who attended the 8th World One Health Congress (WOHC) in Cape Town, South Africa, are unanimous that the next pandemic is nigh.

By 6 months ago

Scientists urge nations to prepare for pandemic by voting wisely

Puzzle of small village riddled with cancer

Cancer comes about because of the transformation of normal cells into abnormal (tumour) cells.

By 6 months ago

Puzzle of small village riddled with cancer

Kipyegon, governors flag off run to end maternal deaths

The first-ever run aimed at addressing maternal mortality took place in Nairobi, graced by Olympian and 1,500 metres world record holder, Faith Kipyegon.

By 6 months ago

Kipyegon, governors flag off run to end maternal deaths

Health experts warning: Think twice before eating bushmeat

Before your next bush cuisine, please take a pose and contemplate the potential risks, because eating bush meat could potentially leave you fighting a deadly disease.

By 6 months ago

Health experts warning: Think twice before eating bushmeat

Groups demand justice as rape and defilement soar in county

Since 1998, there have been close to 14,000 cases of rape recorded in Busia county out of which 223 cases have been reported from January to June this year.

By 7 months ago

Groups demand justice as rape and defilement soar in county

Inhumed: Danger posed by anthrax bacteria in soil and bitter lessons for livestock farmers

The month of January, 2024, recorded above average rainfall. The previous year, the Kenya Meteorological Department had forecast El Nino beginning October.

Inhumed: Danger posed by anthrax bacteria in soil and bitter lessons for livestock farmers

Will Kenya arrest anthrax outbreaks?

Kenya has laid out a plan to eliminate Anthrax in humans and reduce incidence in animals – to less than 1 per cent of the 2020 baseline – by 2036.

Will Kenya arrest anthrax outbreaks?

A Kenyan first: Cancerous bone in boy's knee cut out, 'cooked', then placed back

A boy in Githunguri, Kiambu County complained to his parents of unbearable pain above his knee, prompting a visit to the hospital.

By 2 months ago

A Kenyan first: Cancerous bone in boy's knee cut out, 'cooked', then placed back

Dr Okumu: Oncologist changing the game in bone cancer treatment

Kenya has only two orthopaedic oncologists, and Dr Nicholas Okumu is one of them. This is quite an impressive achievement, one might think.

By 2 months ago

Dr Okumu: Oncologist changing the game in bone cancer treatment

Redefining masculinity for men's mental health

The average male, it emerged, hinges their masculinity on that which they’ve accomplished.

By 4 months ago

Redefining masculinity for men's mental health

Hope on wheels: Push to empower Kenyan children with celebral palsy

Children with cerebral palsy need a healthy diet to sustain their energy levels and body functions. Physiotherapy is an essential part of managing the condition.

By 4 months ago

Hope on wheels: Push to empower Kenyan children with celebral palsy

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