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Your bread, biscuits could contain harmful fats, experts warn
Health experts are warning that commonly consumed processed foods such as bread, biscuits and pastries may contain harmful industrial trans fats.
By Mercy Kahenda
2026-07-14 00:00:00
South Sudan is scrambling to keep the deadly Ebola virus from crossing its borders, warning that conflict, mass displacement and porous frontiers have left the country dangerously exposed.
By Eunice Omollo
2026-07-13 16:19:24
In March 2024, Paul Wambua’s life took a tragic turn after he started experiencing severe headaches.
By Esther Dianah
2026-07-13 10:11:52
Alberto Gomez has a rare genetic skin disorder that leaves him unable to sweat properly -- and therefore unable to cool himself naturally during extreme heat.
By AFP
2026-07-13 09:50:35
Kenya's heavy reliance on imported medicines contributes to high drug prices and limits access to affordable healthcare.
By Gardy Chacha
2026-07-13 09:00:00
Bungoma County has recorded a significant drop in HIV/AIDS mother-to-child transmissions from 14 per cent to 8 per cent over the past year.
By Jackline Inyanji
2026-07-13 06:00:00
Journalists urged to strengthen ethical reporting on mental health while also prioritising their own mental well-being, as Kenya prepares for the next General Election.
By Rodgers Otiso
2026-07-13 06:00:00
There is a growing use of AI chatbots as sources of emotional support, companionship, and mental health guidance among young people in Kenya.
By Rosa Agutu
2026-07-13 06:00:00
Shortages of healthcare workers, blood supplies, essential medicines, emergency obstetric services, and referral capacity continue to contribute to preventable maternal mortality.
By Noel Nabiswa
2026-07-13 06:00:00
The article examines how high treatment costs, late diagnoses and gaps in Kenya's health financing are driving many families into debt despite expanded insurance coverage.
By Eunice Omollo
2026-07-13 06:00:00
The growing number of teenage pregnancies has prompted community organisations to intervene where families and public institutions have fallen short.
By Mercy Kahenda
2026-07-12 15:03:18
Governor Sakaja Johnson has announced the opening of an expanded renal unit at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital, in an effort to improve access to dialysis services.
By GPS
2026-07-12 11:54:41
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