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Rodgers Otiso
Rodgers Otiso
Rodgers Otiso writes for the Standard Health
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By Rodgers Otiso
2026-01-08 00:00:00
For families raising children with Type 1 diabetes, sleep is never restful, it is interrupted by alarms, finger pricks, whispered prayers, and the constant dread that blood sugar may drop or spike.
By Rodgers Otiso
2026-01-08 08:00:00
Swelling around the knee or persistent limping may prompt short-term medication, rest, or reassurance that the problem will resolve on its own.
By Rodgers Otiso
2026-01-19 00:00:00
Swelling around the knee or persistent limping may prompt short-term medication, rest, or reassurance that the problem will resolve on its own.
By Rodgers Otiso
2026-01-19 00:00:00
Osteosarcoma is the most common primary bone cancer, typically affecting children, adolescents, and young adults, often starting in the long bones near joints.
By Rodgers Otiso
2026-01-19 08:00:00
Doctors removed abnormal growths weighing 5.4 kilogrammes, from Pamela Atieno's body who had unknowingly lived with for more than 25 years.
By Rodgers Otiso
2026-02-02 08:15:00
In Kenya, many women live with silent internal growths — fibroids, ovarian cysts and other masses — without realising the potential impact on their health and fertility.
By Rodgers Otiso
2026-02-02 07:00:00
For parents whose children are diagnosed with sickle cell disease, every day becomes a struggle against a silent, life-threatening condition that affects millions across Sub-Saharan Africa.
By Rodgers Otiso
2026-02-16 00:00:00
Scientists warn that poor adherence and emerging drug resistance are quietly undermining progress in the global response to HIV.
By Rodgers Otiso
2026-02-23 00:00:00
For many, a cancer diagnosis is not only a medical challenge but a life-altering event, bringing emotional, social, and financial burdens that extend far beyond hospital walls.
By Rodgers Otiso
2026-02-23 08:00:00
Women make eco-friendly briquettes made from the water hyacinth, offering a cleaner, safer, and sustainable alternative to traditional fuels.
By Rodgers Otiso
2026-02-23 00:00:00
Despite being universal, the conversation around menopause is largely absent in communities, healthcare, and media. Women often navigate these challenges alone.
By Rodgers Otiso
2026-03-02 00:00:00
Women who have reached the age of menopause are beginning to speak openly about the hidden pressure they face to prove their femininity after their monthly periods stop.
By Rodgers Otiso
2026-03-02 08:45:00
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