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Peterson Githaiga

Peterson Githaiga writes for the Standard Health

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Kajiado county seeks to curb mother, infant deaths

By Peterson Githaiga
Feb. 15, 2024

Ministry of Health receives 8 million doses of child vaccine

The Ministry of Health has received a consignment of eight million doses of child vaccines Worth Sh1.2 billion.

By Peterson Githaiga
Jun. 6, 2024

How public sensitization forums are solving Magadi's maternal mortality

Magadi Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr Raymond Birya said this can be attributed to the fact that more expectant mothers are embracing hospital births

By Peterson Githaiga
Aug. 28, 2024

How public sensitization forums are solving Magadi's maternal mortality

Magadi Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr Raymond Birya said this can be attributed to the fact that more expectant mothers are embracing hospital births

By Peterson Githaiga
Aug. 28, 2024

Support intersex children, parents told

Kajiado North Deputy County Commissioner Yusuf Mohamed said hiding such children would block them from realising their potential as many are cognitively sound.

By Peterson Githaiga
Oct. 26, 2025

Kenyans urged to undergo regular diabetes screening

Dr Faith Masenge said diabetes is an increasing problem throughout the world and is a major contributor to the growing burden of chronic disease, especially in developing countries.

By Peterson Githaiga
Nov. 15, 2025

Kenyans urged to undergo regular diabetes screening

Kala-azar cases rise in Kajiado West, children most affected

According to the area MOH officer, Dr Eliud Pariken, the disease presents with symptoms including prolonged high fever, drastic weight loss, and severe anaemia, and can be fatal if untreated.

By Peterson Githaiga
Jan. 31, 2026