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PS: Private hospitals risk shutdown for denying SHA services

Private healthcare providers refusing outpatient services under the Social Health Authority (SHA) will face severe consequences, including the possibility of being shut down.

By Muriithi Mugo 2025-03-18 08:30:00

PS: Private hospitals risk shutdown for denying SHA services

Kenya risks vaccine shortages as Gavi funding phases out

By Mercy Kahenda 2025-03-17 19:00:00

Nurses eying US jobs to benefit from specialised training

Kenyan Nurse Consultants Limited and St Elizabeth MTC Mukumu to provide specialised training to nurses, focusing on the qualifications necessary to become a US Registered Nurse.

By Mary Imenza 2025-03-17 16:32:15

Scientists ambitious mission to save Northern White Rhino from extinction

In efforts to save the Northern White Rhino from extinction, scientists have embarked on an ambitious mission—implanting lab-created embryos into surrogate rhinos in hopes of reviving the species.

By Caroline Chebet 2025-03-17 16:11:58

Scientists ambitious mission to save Northern White Rhino from extinction

Hearing loss: What your ears aren't telling you - until it's too late

For many, hearing is a silent gift, unnoticed until it begins to fade. In Kenya, where conversations weave through matatus, marketplaces and homesteads, the gift of hearing is often taken for granted.

By David Njaaga 2025-03-17 11:45:20

Hearing loss: What your ears aren't telling you - until it's too late

Silent pain of sickle cell anemia

Jeniffer Adhiambo Ayara, a 27-year-old mother from Ahero, Kisumu County, is a woman caught in the relentless storm of parenting two young children, both living with sickle cell anemia.

By Maryann Muganda 2025-03-17 06:00:00

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Regina Kimanthi: Diagnosed with arthritis at 38, now battling diabetes at 48

At the age of 38, Regina Kimanthi was diagnosed with arthritis in 2015, following recurrent and unexplained joint pain and fatigue. She has been on arthritis medication ever since.

By Gardy Chacha 2025-03-17 06:00:00

Regina Kimanthi: Diagnosed with arthritis at 38, now battling diabetes at 48

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The true cost of skin bleaching on health and identity

Companies that sell these products also promote the idea that lighter skin is more desirable, making people believe that skin bleaching is the best solution.

By Chebet Birir 2025-03-17 06:00:00

The true cost of skin bleaching on health and identity

Blinky and twitchy! Understanding nervous tics and their management

According to the World Health Organization, nervous tics are sudden, repetitive, non-rhythmic movements or involuntary vocalisations.

By Ryan Kerubo 2025-03-16 19:04:04

Blinky and twitchy! Understanding nervous tics and their management

Blinky and twitchy! Understanding those nervous tics

Nervous tics often begin in childhood and may decrease with age. However, they may also persist into adulthood.

By Ryan Kerubo 2025-03-16 15:04:00

Blinky and twitchy! Understanding those nervous tics

Kenya loses Sh12 billion to wastewater annually

A new report launched on March 12, 2025, during the Word Ocean Summit in Japan revealed that only 11 per cent of wastewater in Kenya undergoes adequate treatment.

By Caroline Chebet 2025-03-16 14:20:22

Kenya loses Sh12 billion to wastewater annually

Ministry releases ARVs amid funding uncertainty

Health Ministry flags off consignment of ARVs, to increase distribution efficiency and avert stock wastage; Kenya has 1.4 million HIV infections.

By Denis Omondi 2025-03-14 13:52:01

Ministry releases ARVs amid funding uncertainty

MP sounds alarm over blood testing kits shortage

Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia says Kenya National Blood Transfusion Service has been facing an acute shortage of essential testing kits used for blood donation.

By Edwin Nyarangi 2025-03-14 06:00:00