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AAR Hospital banks on new steam prostate procedure to slash medical costs
The minimally invasive procedure, which uses steam to destroy excess prostate tissue without surgical cuts, was carried out on an undisclosed patient at the Nairobi-based hospital.
By Brian Ngugi
2026-08-20 14:11:00
For years, discussions on sickle cell disease have centred on pain, blood transfusions and survival.
By Maryann Muganda
2026-07-24 12:08:56
Uganda's Ministry of Health warns male survivors of Ebola, warning that while they may have recovered from the disease, the virus can remain in semen
By Eunice Omollo
2026-06-26 17:40:00
In epilepsy, groups of brain cells can suddenly “misfire” all at once, creating abnormal electrical patterns.
By Rosa Agutu
2026-06-15 08:00:00
According to the ECHA's recommended classification, TFA "may impair fertility" and "may cause harm to the unborn child."
By AFP
2026-06-10 15:15:37
As governments around the world struggle with ways to reverse plunging birth rates, new US studies suggest they have ignored a key culprit the smartphone.
By AFP
2026-06-09 09:41:15
In recognition of health-related challenges associated with menstruation, perimenopause and menopause, the policy introduces one (1) day of paid leave per month for its employees.
By Patrick Vidija
2026-06-04 06:11:00
Health experts are calling for increased investment in maternal healthcare to end obstetric fistula, a preventable childbirth injury affecting thousands.
By Ryan Kerubo
2026-05-26 15:27:08
The uptake of Hepatitis B vaccination among healthcare workers remains low at 43 per cent.
By Antony Gitonga
2026-04-22 12:25:42
Recent data from the Ministry of Health shows that 26 counties have been flagged for high maternal mortality rates.
By Antony Gitonga
2026-04-20 09:57:00
The mother faces a 50 per cent mortality risk, and the fetus often does not survive, with an estimated perinatal mortality rate of 85 per cent.
By Rodgers Otiso
2026-04-20 09:00:00
Britam Foundation in Partnership with UNFPA launched Lea Salama initiative aimed at reduce maternal and neonatal mortality in Kwale and Nairobi Counties .
By Ryan Kerubo
2026-04-03 14:56:00
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