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Expect to eat more omena in the near future

Through Kenya Fish Marketing Authority, the government has approached JKUAT to assist in making Kenyans enjoy eating fish.

By Stephen Mburu Sep. 24, 2023

Expect to eat more omena in the near future

Never hesitate to seek a second opinion

By Dr Alfred Murage Sep. 24, 2023

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University students are having lots of unprotected sex

I am currently volunteering with Aids Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Kenya. I am a peer educator. I am passionate about helping young people (my peers) practice safe sex.

By Gardy Chacha Sep. 15, 2023

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Why condoms break

190 110 760 male condoms distributed in 2021 against a need of 424 million male condoms. 3, 090, 000 million female distributed in 2021 against a need of 8 206 345 female condoms.

By Rosa Agutu Sep. 14, 2023

Choices matter: Your toolbox for evading premature death

Humans appear to have an almost inexplicable attraction to harmful habits, eventually ending up with suffering and premature deaths.

By Dr Alfred Murage Sep. 10, 2023

Choices matter: Your toolbox for evading premature death

Medical disclosure is essential in dealing with complications

There’s an ethical principle called medical candour, which should be upheld by every medic. Any medic who finds it hard to share medical details with patients should be in a different profession.

By Dr Alfred Murage Sep. 5, 2023

Medical disclosure is essential in dealing with complications

Passing gas holds important clues about your health

When should you be concerned about passing gas? If you notice that you are passing too much gas, and getting bloated and uncomfortable, you may need to seek some help.

By Dr Alfred Murage Aug. 30, 2023

Passing gas holds important clues about your health

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AI in medicine: The good, the bad and the ugly

Humans continue to play a major role in medicine and algorithms driving AI medical applications must initially be coded by humans.

By Dr Alfred Murage Aug. 24, 2023

AI in medicine: The good, the bad and the ugly

Hospital where mothers can't bathe after delivery

According to the residents, the facility which was constructed in 2007, has been lacking water for the last 16 years.

By Anne Atieno Aug. 15, 2023

Hospital where mothers can't bathe after delivery

Let's talk about contraceptives for teens

It’s sad that many people of reproductive age especially youth and adolescents continue to suffer in silence.

By Nelly Munyasia Jul. 29, 2023

Let's talk about contraceptives for teens

Complete honesty is crucial for an effective diagnosis

Your doctor cannot read your mind. They can only make deductions from what you volunteer. But what you hold back may be critical to guiding your diagnosis.

By Dr Alfred Murage Jul. 13, 2023

Complete honesty is crucial for an effective diagnosis

44 percent of Mandera men are virgins, survey shows

Across 10 counties studied, Mandera stands out with an astonishing 44.7 per cent of men who have never engaged in sexual intercourse.

By Benjamin Imende Jul. 10, 2023

44 percent of Mandera men are virgins, survey shows

Funny child delivery stories- fact or fiction?

The baby started crying loudly while still in the womb. The cries stopped after the baby came out, smiled wryly, before collapsing into a deep slumber.

By Dr Alfred Murage Jun. 19, 2023