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Neglected killer: kala-azar disease surges in Kenya
Cases of kala-azar, also known as visceral leishmaniasis, have spiked in Kenya, from 1,575 in 2024 to 3,577 in 2025, according to the health ministry.
Health & Science
By AFP
2026-02-08 16:55:02
Mothers, babies battle starvation as Turkana drought crisis worsens
Severe drought has devastated livelihoods, destroyed livestock, and caused widespread suffering among local families.
Health & Science
By Mercy Kahenda
2026-02-08 16:21:32
From wagging tails to healthy tales: How pets improve mind and body
In many Kenyan homes, animals have long served practical roles. Cats keep rodents away, dogs alert families to danger, while birds and rabbits are often kept quietly in backyards.
Health & Science
By Ryan Kerubo
2026-02-08 15:59:30
Health & Science
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Health & Science
By Gardy Chacha
2026-02-08 14:55:25
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Thirty and unrushed: How women are redefining marriage timelines, myths
By Juliet Omelo
2025-12-19 12:00:01
By Ryan Kerubo
2025-10-26 15:00:00
Support intersex children, parents told
Kajiado North Deputy County Commissioner Yusuf Mohamed said hiding such children would block them from realising their potential as many are cognitively sound.
By Peterson Githaiga
2025-10-26 12:12:56
By Jayne Rose Gacheri
Jul. 10, 2022
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Videos
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Health Watch: Why Kenya is experiencing an increase in Bipolar disorder
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Health Watch: The progress of achieving best sanitation practices in Homa Bay county
By Health Desk
4yrs ago
Find out what it takes to see premature babies attain full and healthy growth | Health Watch
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Podcasts
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Injectable PrEP: New relief in preventing HIV infections
Injectable PrEP is a game-changer for HIV prevention among discordant couples and the wider Kenyan population.
By Mercy Kahenda
2026-02-08 07:00:00
By AFP
2026-02-03 11:35:04
By Mercy Kahenda
2026-02-03 08:20:00
By Rodgers Otiso
2026-02-02 08:15:00
By Mercy Kahenda
2026-02-02 08:00:00
By Kipsang Joseph
2026-02-02 00:00:00
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Elections: Politicians get so stressed, even suicidal
Mental Health
By Mercy Kahenda
Jun. 14, 2022
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Health & Science
By AFP
2026-02-03 11:35:04
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