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Patrick Beja

Patrick Beja writes for the Standard Health

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Health experts call for reforms to boost palliative care services

By Patrick Beja 2026-02-24 16:58:44

Assembly to probe Coast General Hospital over alleged medical negligence

Mombasa County Assembly has directed the Health committee to launch investigations into issues affecting Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital and table a report within one week.

By Patrick Beja 2026-02-25 16:39:38

Mombasa county rolls out injectable PrEP to reduce new HIV infections

Mombasa County has officially rolled out injectable PrEP in a major step toward reducing new HIV infections

By Patrick Beja 2026-03-13 15:03:08

Mombasa county rolls out injectable PrEP to reduce new HIV infections

Mombasa County has officially rolled out injectable PrEP in a major step toward reducing new HIV infections

By Patrick Beja 2026-03-13 15:03:08

Stakeholders push for HIV services integration under SHA reforms

Health stakeholders are urging integration of HIV services into Kenya’s broader healthcare system under SHA to sustain progress amid changing global funding.

By Patrick Beja 2026-03-18 12:23:23

Stakeholders push for HIV services integration under SHA reforms

Health professionals call for early diagnosis, end to Parkinson's disease stigma

Health professionals dismissed the myth in the Coast region that associates the disease with witchcraft, even as they told residents to seek early diagnosis and care.

By Patrick Beja 2026-04-12 16:06:50

Health professionals call for early diagnosis, end to Parkinson's disease stigma

How I rose above seizures to build a digital brand

After years of battling epilepsy, Elisha Shammah overcame health, financial and emotional challenges to build a successful digital brand and inspire awareness.

By Patrick Beja 2026-05-04 06:00:00

Conservationists embrace bee farming to protect mangrove forests

Brain Youth Group secretary Eunice Kalewa says that they have so far planted about 4.5 million mangroves in Tudor Creek while also engaging in fish farming and beekeeping projects.

By Patrick Beja 2026-06-01 17:09:12

Conservationists embrace bee farming to protect mangrove forests

Experts call for more funding to tackle mental health crisis

Health experts have said mental health is one of the most urgent public health and development issues requiring more funding and intervention in Kenya.

By Patrick Beja 2026-06-02 16:25:19