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More than 30 KEMSA managers sent on leave, to reapply for jobs

By Gloria Milimu Feb. 11, 2022

Fermented uji, mursik, busaa curb infections

A healthy diet, coupled with a good digestive system, ensures free flow of food.

By Gloria Milimu Feb. 7, 2022

NHIF patients won’t get services at private hospitals starting Monday

NHIF maintains that its new rates will allow the insurer to increase the number of people benefiting from its services.

By Gloria Milimu Jan. 27, 2022

NHIF patients won’t get services at private hospitals starting Monday

NHIF maintains that its new rates will allow the insurer to increase the number of people benefiting from its services.

By Gloria Milimu Jan. 27, 2022

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Why that kitchen chopping board is not so innocent

Experts suggest that you wash the cutting board in hot soapy water and air dry it or pat it dry with a clean paper towel.

By Gloria Milimu Jan. 10, 2022

Why that kitchen chopping board is not so innocent

Boat ambulance, the cruise between life and death

A journey from Faza Island to King Fahd would take one up to three hours on water or even more depending on the tides.

By Gloria Milimu May. 23, 2022

Boat ambulance, the cruise between life and death

Shortage of rotavirus vaccines to end by July - MoH

According to UNICEF, these disruptions have impacted at least 20 countries forcing them to switch to other vaccines or delay their introductions.

By Gloria Milimu Jun. 26, 2022

Shortage of rotavirus vaccines to end by July - MoH

Vitiligo victims unite to increase awareness and prevent stigma

Society estimates that about 1 million people have it in Kenya. There is lack of public awareness and attendant stigma.

By Gloria Milimu Jun. 27, 2022

Vitiligo victims unite to increase awareness and prevent stigma

One in five teen girls in Kenya is pregnant, health report shows

The study found that public health facilities were the main sources of contraceptives among 49 per cent of adolescent girls, followed by pharmacies.

By Gloria Milimu Jul. 20, 2022

One in five teen girls in Kenya is pregnant, health report shows

Before medicine, I was a carpenter in Kibra for 15 years

Dr Odhiambo ran a workshop at Makina, training over 10 carpenters before his full entry into medicine after completing his Masters degree in Diagnostic Radiology from the University of Nairobi.

By Gloria Milimu Jul. 25, 2022

Before medicine, I was a carpenter in Kibra for 15 years

Marburg virus: Be warned, signs include; diarrhoea, fever, vomiting

Marburg is a highly infectious viral haemorrhagic fever that belongs to the same family as Ebola virus. It is transmitted to people from fruit bats and spreads through direct contact.

By Gloria Milimu Aug. 1, 2022