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Dr Othieno Joseph

Dr Othieno Joseph writes for the Standard Health

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Why matumbo is good for fertility, pregnancy

By Dr Othieno Joseph
Sep. 8, 2018

Dr Daniel Yumbya: Long-serving medical safety champion who never says die

From scratch, Dr Yumbya built medical practitioners and dentists council and developed Kenya's patients' rights charter. He then set up regional officers to ensure compliance of doctors.

By Mark Oloo
Jan. 8, 2023

Kenya hosts breast cancer training as awareness month starts

As this week marks the start of the Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Kenya is hosting a major regional breast cancer imaging course.

By Mark Oloo
Oct. 6, 2025

Kenya hosts breast cancer training as awareness month starts

As this week marks the start of the Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Kenya is hosting a major regional breast cancer imaging course.

By Mark Oloo
Oct. 6, 2025

Peer review begins amid push for UHC and nuclear programme

As Kenya moves towards achieving UHC by 2030 and commissioning its first nuclear power plant, a peer review mission has been launched to assess the nuclear and radiation regulatory systems.

By Mark Oloo
Oct. 22, 2025

Peer review begins amid push for UHC and nuclear programme

Experts from 15 nations complete Kenya-led IAEA course

Kenya is keen on deepening collaboration with international agencies to grow its pool of nuclear and radiation safety experts to support industrial growth and safeguard public safety.

By Mark Oloo
Feb. 26, 2026

Experts from 15 nations complete Kenya-led IAEA course

Women experts lead push for nuclear security

As developing nations embrace advanced nuclear technologies, mainly driven by energy and healthcare demands, managing and protecting nuclear materials is a priority for governments.

By Mark Oloo
Mar. 10, 2026