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Rare, painful, misunderstood: The medical reality of gigantomastia

Gigantomastia is an extremely rare condition where breast tissue grows excessively, sometimes requiring removal of more than 1.5 kilograms per breast to relieve symptoms.
Health & Science
By Ryan Kerubo 2025-12-08 08:00:00

Youth face high HIV risk as donor support drops

As the country transitions away from donor-supported HIV programmes, Kisumu county has recorded 1,341 new HIV infections in just one year with 46 per cent occurring among teenagers. 
Health & Science
By Rodgers Otiso 2025-12-08 08:00:00

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Burden lifted at last: Teen reclaims her life after rare breast condition

Lydia Mutendwa was diagnosed with juvenile gigantomastia, a rare condition characterised by extreme overgrowth of breast tissue.

Health & Science
2025-12-08 07:00:00

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Parliament orders Sh10b NHIF payout to rescue failing hospitals

Parliament orders Sh10b NHIF payout to rescue failing hospitals
Parliament has directed the settlement of up to Sh10 billion in outstanding NHIF debts to ease the financial strain on medical facilities and restore confidence in the transition to SHA.
By Irene Githinji 2025-12-08 07:00:00