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Hepatitis B: How a new initiative is saving newborns from infection
Salima Sitet's journey from a hepatitis B diagnosis during pregnancy to delivering a hepatitis B-free baby highlights Kenya's efforts to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of the virus.
Health & Science
By Mercy Kahenda
2026-08-02 16:30:00
Nurses remain firm as union warns against calls to end strike
The Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives (KNUNM) has maintained that the nationwide nurses’ strike remains in force, warning members against returning to work.
Health & Science
By Stecy Atieno
2026-08-02 12:00:00
Forty percent of newborns are not breastfed within the first hour, says health experts
Health experts have said over 40 percent of newborns are not breastfed within the recommended first hour after birth.
Health & Science
2026-08-02 11:32:00
2026-08-01 14:38:52
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Why dating, motherhood remain lonely battles for women with sickle cell
By Maryann Muganda
2026-07-24 12:08:56
By Eunice Omollo
2026-06-26 17:40:00
By Rosa Agutu
2026-06-15 08:00:00
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
By Antony Gitonga
2026-04-22 12:25:42
By Antony Gitonga
2026-04-20 09:57:00
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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
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Find out what it takes to see premature babies attain full and healthy growth | Health Watch
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Podcasts
Podcast | 2023-05-02 09:59:00
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How stigma fuels Hepatitis B in endemic zones
Nelson once moved without fear. He shared meals, laughter, and closeness with those he loved. At sixteen, everything changed. Diagnosed with Hepatitis B
By Mercy Kahenda
2026-08-01 09:00:00
By Githinji Gitahi
2026-08-01 08:00:00
By Herman Kamariki
2026-07-30 16:19:04
By Eunice Omollo
2026-07-29 14:12:18
By Stecy Atieno
2026-07-27 09:10:00
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'He never showed suicidal signs,' says family of presidential escort unit officer
Mental Health
By Herman Kamariki
2026-07-30 16:19:04
Health Opinion
By Githinji Gitahi
2026-08-01 08:00:00
Mental Health
By Herman Kamariki
2026-07-30 16:19:04
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