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Marion Kithi

Marion Kithi writes for the Standard Health

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How plant-based foods can be a solution to surging diet-related illnesses

By Marion Kithi 2025-12-08 00:00:00

Kilifi residents benefit from free cataract surgery

Residents had their eyesight restored during a free eye-care programme through a partnership between Kilifi County Referral Hospital and a charity organisation.

By Marion Kithi 2025-12-09 13:17:09

Cataracts, poverty and the fight for sight in Kilifi

Cataracts remain one of the leading causes of blindness, largely because many people seek medical help only after their vision has significantly deteriorated.

By Marion Kithi 2025-12-21 18:12:22

Cataracts, poverty and the fight for sight in Kilifi

Cataracts remain one of the leading causes of blindness, largely because many people seek medical help only after their vision has significantly deteriorated.

By Marion Kithi 2025-12-21 18:12:22

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Why Kilifi residents are rejecting HPV vaccination

Many parents in Kilifi believe HPV vaccine will make their daughters infertile.

By Marion Kithi 2026-01-29 08:30:00

Why Kilifi residents are rejecting HPV vaccination

Kilifi county government in bid to curb maternal, newborn deaths

Kilifi County has opened a new 40-bed capacity maternity wing and a twin theatre at Malindi Sub-County Hospital in efforts to curb maternal and newborn deaths.

By Marion Kithi 2026-02-10 13:03:45

Kilifi county government in bid to curb maternal, newborn deaths

Environmental activist distributes diaper storage bags to curb pollution

An environmental activist has launched an initiative to distribute special diaper storage bags to Kilifi residents to curb pollution caused by the improper disposal of used diapers.

By Marion Kithi 2026-02-18 12:47:48

Environmental activist distributes diaper storage bags to curb pollution

Kilifi county rolls out initiative to boost primary healthcare at the grassroots

Kilifi county residents can now easily access routine medical services following the introduction of Health Information Points, a grassroots initiative designed to strengthen primary healthcare.

By Marion Kithi 2026-03-04 15:36:45

Kilifi county rolls out initiative to boost primary healthcare at the grassroots

Missing Mijikenda artefacts linked to madness, diseases and deaths

Kaya elders in Kilifi County want the government and the National Museums of Kenya to hand back the vigango, the sacred wooden memorial statues of the Miji Kenda people, to their owners.

By Marion Kithi 2026-03-16 00:00:00