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Rose Mukonyo

Common cold in children

Some of the patients with the common cold will present with a fever, a dry cough, sneezing, and nasal discharge, a child will not be feeding well and may be irritable and crying.

By Rose Mukonyo 3 months ago

Common cold in children

How new technique can spur learners' curiosity

How new technique can spur learners' curiosity

By Rose Mukonyo 4 months ago

When nurses go the extra mile to help their patients conquer cancer

When nurses go the extra mile to help their patients conquer cancer

By Rose Mukonyo 4 months ago

Misinformation 'still a major catalyst for HIV-related stigma'

Misinformation 'still a major catalyst for HIV-related stigma'

By Rose Mukonyo 4 months ago

Vape at your own risk

Instead of smoke from lit tobacco, the user inhales vapour, which is why using the e-cigarette is called 'vaping'. The vape consists of an atomiser, a power source such as a battery

By Rose Mukonyo 5 months ago

Vape at your own risk

Old wives' tales for predicting a baby's gender: Myth or reality?

Some women swear by these old wives' tales, but many others say they do not work. A common belief is that if a woman has craving for sweet things she is expecting a girl.

By Rose Mukonyo 5 months ago

Old wives' tales for predicting a baby's gender: Myth or reality?

That screen could be the cause of your child's speech delay, insomnia

World Health Organisation recommends no screen time for babies under 2 years and no more than one hour of screen time a day for those aged 2 to 4 years.

By Rose Mukonyo 5 months ago

That screen could be the cause of your child's speech delay, insomnia

Menstrual hygiene: Time to put an end to period poverty

Women and girls are advised to wash their hands before and after using their menstrual products, discard used disposable menstrual products properly, and change the sanitary pads.

By Rose Mukonyo 6 months ago

Menstrual hygiene: Time to put an end to period poverty

Right to health is far from being enjoyed in Kenya, says ICJ Kenya Chapter

ICJ recommends the improvement of access to quality healthcare services through capacity development and technical assistance to counties.

By Rose Mukonyo 6 months ago

Right to health is far from being enjoyed in Kenya, says ICJ Kenya Chapter

Menstrual hygiene, a human right - period

According to UNICEF, every month, 1.8 billion people across the world menstruate and millions of those people are unable to manage their menstrual cycle in a dignified and healthy manner.

By Rose Mukonyo 6 months ago

Menstrual hygiene, a human right - period

Solar lamps help relieve eye, breathing problems

Families that used kerosene lamps had eyesight and respiratory problems due to soot. Solar lamps have helped reduce health problems, and now students can study better.

By Rose Mukonyo 6 months ago

Solar lamps help relieve eye, breathing problems

Cultic leaders train their eyes on 'soft targets'

Prof. Geoffrey Wango, a counselling psychologist at the University of Nairobi, terms these religious leaders or "guiding lights" narcissists filled with sadism, cruelty, and madness.

By Rose Mukonyo and Nancy Nzau 6 months ago

Cultic leaders train their eyes on 'soft targets'

Beware of diabetes threat in children

Type 1 diabetes is the most common in children which could be caused by genetics, family history, and certain viruses. Doctors advise for regular check-ups, exercises and a healthy diet.

By Rose Mukonyo 7 months ago

Beware of diabetes threat in children

My baby got kidney injury days after birth

Children with acute kidney injury may present with different signs and symptoms such as severe dehydration, a baby may look weak and lethargic, and some may have convulsions.

By Rose Mukonyo 7 months ago

My baby got kidney injury days after birth

'We can change the way we look at newborn screening'

Some of the diseases that can be detected through genetics are Down syndrome, Spina bifida, Sickle cell, Turner syndrome and albinism among others.

By Rose Mukonyo 7 months ago

'We can change the way we look at newborn screening'

Food poisoning: Be aware of what you eat, drink

Most cases occur in institutions and restaurants, and sometimes at home. Symptoms can include cramping, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.

By Rose Mukonyo 7 months ago

Food poisoning: Be aware of what you eat, drink

Hope for patients as research on artificial kidney progresses

The device replicates many functions of healthy kidneys and patients using it will not require immunosuppression drugs.

By Rose Mukonyo 8 months ago

Hope for patients as research on artificial kidney progresses

When my son did not cry at birth, I knew something was wrong

Having a child with Down Syndrome, Nabooze noticed the stigma and lack of social support for children with disabilities and founded Angels Centre for Children with Special Needs.

By Rose Mukonyo 8 months ago

When my son did not cry at birth, I knew something was wrong

I did not let my challenges stop me from achieving my dreams

Dr Carol Nthiwa is a urologist with a specialisation in urologic oncology being the first female locally trained urologic oncologist in the country.

By Rose Mukonyo 8 months ago

I did not let my challenges stop me from achieving my dreams

New technology in the diagnosis and treatment of TB brings hope to many

Medics say the new tools have helped in easier and faster diagnosis including edging towards finding the 40 per cent of missing cases thereby reducing further community transmission of TB.

By Rose Mukonyo 8 months ago

New technology in the diagnosis and treatment of TB brings hope to many

Locals reel under water shortage as day marked

This year's World Water Day is about accelerating change to solve the water and sanitation crisis, where everyone is needed to take action.

By Rose Mukonyo 8 months ago

Locals reel under water shortage as day marked

Everyone needs to be involved in tackling the water crisis

This year's World Water Day is about accelerating change to solve the water and sanitation crisis, where everyone is needed to take action.

By Rose Mukonyo 8 months ago

Everyone needs to be involved in tackling the water crisis

Why women below 40 need cancer screening

According to Dr Mutuma, early diagnosis and treatment is not as costly as late treatment regimes.

By Rose Mukonyo 9 months ago

Why women below 40 need cancer screening

No condoms? Don't recycle!

Condoms have become a scarce commodity in the wake of 'super gonorrhoea' and an increase in new HIV infections in the country.

By Rose Mukonyo 9 months ago

No condoms? Don't recycle!

'Multiple pregnancies require special care for babies to survive'

Multiple babies survive in developed countries, where hospitals are well-equipped and have special care for such mothers.

By Rose Mukonyo 10 months ago

'Multiple pregnancies require special care for babies to survive'

How stigma turns people with HIV away from health facilities

There is need to create a friendly environment for young people and mothers who are a key population in reducing HIV infection.

By Rose Mukonyo 10 months ago

How stigma turns people with HIV away from health facilities

Daily habits to improved mental health

Social relations and spending time with those we love boosts our confidence and moods. Practice gratitude, forgive others and reward yourself.

By Rose Mukonyo 10 months ago

Daily habits to improved mental health

Experts: Zambia will end malaria if all partners pitch in

The Zambia End Malaria Council convenes senior multisectoral stakeholders to complement Zambia's National Malaria Elimination Program.

By Rose Mukonyo 10 months ago

Experts: Zambia will end malaria if all partners pitch in

Unsung heroes who sacrifice a lot for so little in the health sector

Community health volunteers are credited with contributing to the increase in Kenya's life expectancy from 51 years in 2000 to 66 years in 2018, according to a World Bank report.

By Rose Mukonyo 10 months ago

Unsung heroes who sacrifice a lot for so little in the health sector

High cost of cancer diagnosis and treatment

Cancer is the third leading cause of death both globally and in Kenya

By Rose Mukonyo 11 months ago

High cost of cancer diagnosis and treatment

Dreams are valid: Dr Riro Mwita

Dr Riro Mwita was born in the 70s and was not lucky to be immunized against Poliomyelitis which left him physically challenged.

By Rose Mukonyo 11 months ago

Dreams are valid: Dr Riro Mwita

Eye care is more than eating excess carrots

Parents should discourage the use of screens on children less than two years to encourage brain development with playing outside as the better option.

By Rose Mukonyo 11 months ago

Eye care is more than eating excess carrots

Dr Githinji Gitahi: I got intrigued, watching my brother studying dead dogs

His passion for medicine began in primary school when his elder brother, Prof Kiama Gitahi, who had studied biology, began collecting dead dogs in the village to study them.

By Rose Mukonyo 1 year ago

Dr Githinji Gitahi: I got intrigued, watching my brother studying dead dogs

Vaccines can help reduce resistance to drugs

Drug resistance occurs when bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites change over time and become less susceptible to antimicrobial treatments.

By Rose Mukonyo 1 year ago

Vaccines can help reduce resistance to drugs

Cervical cancer: Check for bleeding after sex, foul-smelling discharge

Dr Oyiengo lists unprotected sex, multiple sexual partners and a partner with multiple partners, teen motherhood, age and siring many children as risk factors for HPV transmission.

By Rose Mukonyo 1 year ago

Cervical cancer: Check for bleeding after sex, foul-smelling discharge

Gossip, disclosure of status, rife in clinics

The Kenya PLWHIV Stigma Index Report 2021 indicates that stigma is rife at health facilities.

By Rose Mukonyo 1 year ago

Gossip, disclosure of status, rife in clinics

Kenya facing condom shortage as festive season, school holidays start

Demand for condoms stands at 460 million against the 150 million the government procures.

By Rose Mukonyo 1 year ago

Kenya facing condom shortage as festive season, school holidays start

Why Success follows Dr Hellen Barsosio like a shadow

Dr Barsosio was recently named the 2022 American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) Young Investigators Award winner - for a project on new drugs to prevent malaria in pregnancy.

By Rose Mukonyo 1 year ago

Why Success follows Dr Hellen Barsosio like a shadow

Cosmetic gynaecology is about beauty, precision

Cosmetic gynaecology entails improving the aesthetic and functional quality of the female genital structures and in the process, it alleviates pain.

By Rose Mukonyo 1 year ago

Cosmetic gynaecology is about beauty, precision

Prof Omolo: IT expert turned pharmacist

Prof Calvin Andeve Omolo's went to South Africa at the height of Xenophobia, and his name Andeve and his physique saved him because everyone thought he was Zulu.

By Rose Mukonyo 1 year ago

Prof Omolo: IT expert turned pharmacist

Lab tests key to tame drugs resistance

Antimicrobial resistance occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites change over time and no longer respond to antimicrobials.

By Rose Mukonyo 1 year ago

Lab tests key to tame drugs resistance

Rejection of teenage mothers pushes them into depression

The boy that is responsible for her pregnancy is also a neighbour whom she used to study with and go to disco matangas with, alongside other girls her age.

By Rose Mukonyo 1 year ago

Rejection of teenage mothers pushes them into depression

Vet with passion for public health

As Victor Yamo grew up, his parents often narrated how he loved his grandmother's chickens, feeding them, cleaning their house, not forgetting the eggs that he loved collecting.

By Rose Mukonyo 1 year ago

Vet with passion for public health

Climate change fuels malaria infection

There is a high burden of malaria in the East African area which is a tropical zone with two rainy seasons (always warm and wet).

By Rose Mukonyo 1 year ago

Climate change fuels malaria infection

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