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Take care of the health work force to achieve UHC

By Saada Hassan Mar. 28, 2022

Study: There are two millions Kenyans living with epilepsy

According to study published in 2013 in rural Kenya and other African countries, epilepsy disease is quite prominent among children and the elderly.

By Saada Hassan Mar. 21, 2022

There are two millions Kenyans living with epilepsy

Epilepsy affects the nervous system and the condition is characterized by repetitive seizures leading to loss of consciousness.

By Saada Hassan Feb. 14, 2022

There are two millions Kenyans living with epilepsy

Epilepsy affects the nervous system and the condition is characterized by repetitive seizures leading to loss of consciousness.

By Saada Hassan Feb. 14, 2022

‘Telemedicine’ now part of health training curriculum

Telemedicine will be included in the health curriculum by the government in an attempt to improve medical care.

By Saada Hassan Feb. 9, 2022

‘Telemedicine’ now part of health training curriculum

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Muscle-wasting disease: The affliction without known cause

The condition is so rare that less than 50 cases were recorded in the 10 years to 1988.

By Saada Hassan Feb. 7, 2022

Muscle-wasting disease: The affliction without known cause

Boost to war on HIV as vaccine goes on trial in USA

Research on the vaccine, mRNA-1644, is led by International Aids Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) and biotechnology firm, Moderna.

By Saada Hassan Feb. 1, 2022

Boost to war on HIV as vaccine goes on trial in USA

Climate change fuels conflict, spikes cost of living

Human society, through its emission of greenhouse gases, contributes largely to climate change.

By Saada Hassan Jan. 3, 2022

Climate change fuels conflict, spikes cost of living

Opinion shapers, policy makers in health sector must soothe Kenyans’ pain this year

Health CS Mutahi Kagwe will be a key voice in how Kenya handles Covid-19 amidst heightened political temperatures.

By Saada Hassan Jan. 1, 2022

Opinion shapers, policy makers in health sector must soothe Kenyans’ pain this year

Earth Day: Urban pollution increasing cases of asthma, lung cancer

World Health Organisation (WHO) says air pollution is the greatest environmental threat to health and accounts for a high number of non-communicable diseases such as heart attacks or stroke.

By Saada Hassan Apr. 22, 2022

Earth Day: Urban pollution increasing cases of asthma, lung cancer

Sexually active Kenyan teenagers using contraceptive

Kenya’s married and sexually active unmarried women have increased their use of contraceptives in the last decade with the most preferred methods being implants and injectables for family planning.

By Saada Hassan Apr. 28, 2022

Sexually active Kenyan teenagers using contraceptive

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Mwai Kibaki was a patient I would have paid to treat - Dr Gikonyo

Kibaki loved his tipple but after the accident in 2002 and when he was sworn in 'the president never drank alcohol again. State House cleaned out any form of alcohol,' says Dr Gikonyo.

By Saada Hassan Apr. 29, 2022

Mwai Kibaki was a patient I would have paid to treat - Dr Gikonyo

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Why grafted dreadlocks could have you jailed

For a man, hair can be a fashion or cultural statement, a display of individuality. But did you also know hair can be used to solve crimes including murder, rape, burglaries and robberies?

By Saada Hassan May. 9, 2022