HEALTH

From barefoot to high-tech: How Chinese doctors shaped a healthier nation

China’s healthcare system has evolved from basic rural “barefoot doctors” to a vast, technology-driven medical workforce using AI, robotic surgery and brain-computer interfaces.

Health & Science

By Xinhua 2026-08-20 11:02:05

From barefoot to high-tech: How Chinese doctors shaped a healthier nation

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Health Summit: The sector's sick reality buried in lofty speeches

For a moment, everything seemed to work smoothly in a Health docket that has been plagued by challenges.

Health & Science

By Mercy Kahenda 2026-08-20 08:20:00

Health Summit: The sector's sick reality buried in lofty speeches

Appointment of Dr Richard Lesiyampe as KNH boss challenged

A Nairobi lawyer has moved to the High Court challenging the appointment and continued occupation of the office of Kenyatta National Hospital CEO by Richard Lesiyampe Leserian.

Health & Science

By Nancy Gitonga

2026-08-20 08:00:00

Kenya turns to mobile labs to take advanced diagnostics to remote areas

Health & Science

By Noel Nabiswa

2026-08-19 22:11:36

Agency tightens oversight of medicines to protect patients

Health & Science

By Mercy Kahenda

2026-08-19 21:46:48

Government urged to improve access to healthcare for PWDs

By Mate Tongola

2026-08-19 19:18:15

Kenya renews commitment to reduce preventable maternal, newborn deaths

By Mercy Kahenda

2026-08-19 16:33:17

Nutrition & Wellness

By Ali Abdi 2026-07-23 15:27:00

Joy as Isiolo gets first care centre for the elderly

Experts call for a lasting solution to endless cycle of hunger up north

By Mercy Kahenda 2026-03-06 08:00:00

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Experts call for a lasting solution to endless cycle of hunger up north

By AP
Jul. 17, 2022

25 million kids missed routine vaccinations because of Covid-19

By Beldeen Waliaula
Apr. 29, 2022

Marsabit drought: Even adults are malnourished, we're waiting on God

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Reproductive Health

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Why MPs are seeking harmonisation on maternity leave

By Irene Githinji 2026-08-18 09:15:00

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Why dating, motherhood remain lonely battles for women with sickle cell

By Maryann Muganda 2026-07-24 12:08:56

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Six months: Why Ebola survivors have to wait before having unprotected intercourse

By Eunice Omollo 2026-06-26 17:40:00

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I feared losing my baby: Regina's journey through epileptic pregnancy

By Rosa Agutu 2026-06-15 08:00:00

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Why 'forever chemical' TFA is toxic for human reproduction

By AFP 2026-06-10 15:15:37

Killing the mood: How smartphones are reducing birth rate

As governments around the world struggle with ways to reverse plunging birth rates, new US studies suggest they have ignored a key culprit the smartphone.

By AFP 2026-06-09 09:41:15