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Wanjiku Kariuki

Wanjiku Kariuki writes for the Standard Health

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One in four Kenyans likely to suffer mental health condition

By Wanjiku Kariuki 2026-05-22 06:45:00

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Funding crisis leaves GBV support groups stretched beyond capacity

Grassroots organisations supporting GBV survivors are grappling with shelter shortages, limited funding and inadequate mental health services.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 2026-06-11 15:24:00

Rising GBV cases stretch shelters, support services to the limit

Stakeholders are calling for urgent government intervention, including increased funding for GBV and mental health services, the establishment of more government-run shelters, and awareness campaigns.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 2026-06-15 06:00:00

Rising GBV cases stretch shelters, support services to the limit

By Wanjiku Kariuki 2026-06-15 06:00:00

Stakeholders fault counties over poor handling of healthcare

Health stakeholders have faulted county governments over what they describe as the continued deterioration of healthcare services, saying devolution has failed to deliver.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 2026-07-03 16:27:09

Stakeholders fault counties over poor handling of healthcare

US backs Kenya's Ebola fight with Sh1.9 billion, targets 22 counties

US commits Sh1.9 billion to Kenya's Ebola fight, backs surveillance, lab systems and training for over 1,700 disease detectives.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 2026-07-09 15:32:33

US backs Kenya's Ebola fight with Sh1.9 billion, targets 22 counties

More than 50 per cent of women struggle with fibroids silently

Fibroids remains one of the most common health conditions affecting women, yet many continue to suffer in silence due to delayed diagnosis, limited awareness and misconceptions surrounding treatment.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 2026-07-10 14:43:35

More than 50 per cent of women struggle with fibroids silently

Garissa and Wajir record 1,678 dengue fever cases

1,678 cumulative dengue cases recorded across the country; Health Ministry reports five suspected deaths in Garissa County as of August 26.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 2026-08-28 12:54:04

Garissa and Wajir record 1,678 dengue fever cases

Ministry preparing to tackle water- and food-borne diseases ahead of El Nino

Health Ministry activates multi-sector preparedness plan to prevent, detect and respond to flood-related health emergencies, including water- and food-borne diseases ahead of El Nino rains.

By Wanjiku Kariuki 2026-08-28 13:09:55