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Traditional mursik under scrutiny after family suffers food poisoning
What is often celebrated as a symbol of Kalenjin heritage and hospitality has once again come under public health scrutiny following a food poisoning incident in Chepseon.
By Nikko Tanui
2026-01-18 17:32:14
By Ryan Kerubo
2026-01-18 16:29:28
Cervical cancer survivor Pracksidis Wandera called for increased investment in patient-friendly cancer equipment and medical devices.
By Chebet Birir
2026-01-17 09:25:20
Public Health PS Muthoni has warned Kenyans against participating in prolonged tree-hugging challenges after several participants suffered serious health complications.
By Ronald Kipruto
2026-01-16 14:29:45
It is a win in the fight against new HIV infections, as Kenya is set to receive the first batch of injectable HIV prevention drugs.
By Mercy Kahenda
2026-01-14 09:30:00
Since late last year, Kenyans across the country have taken to hugging trees for hours and in some cases days to draw attention to a wide range of causes including environmental conservation.
By Maryann Muganda
2026-01-13 08:00:00
Private hospitals are exploiting foreign doctors on low wages while excluding Kenyan medics who understand labour law, Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has revealed.
By David Njaaga
2026-01-12 11:45:45
African governments must allocate their own resources for HIV programmes, through budget prioritisation, health insurance schemes, and innovative financing such as public-private partnerships.
By The Conversation
2026-01-12 09:00:00
KWS works alongside Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy in the breeding and rewilding programme for the mountain bongos, providing regulatory oversight and technical support.
By Amos Kiarie
2026-01-12 09:00:00
Viruses are constantly evolving, and a warming, increasingly populated planet is bringing humans into closer contact with a wider range of pathogens.
By The Conversation
2026-01-12 08:00:00
There is often little need to rely on sulphur ointments or strong antibiotics to treat certain skin conditions when vitamins can play a significant supportive role.
By Ayoki Onyango
2026-01-12 08:00:00
The adoption of AmpFire HPV DNA testing technology, donated by Rotary International, has been a game-changer in HPV screening, enabling early detection of the virus long before it turns cancerous.
By Mercy Kahenda
2026-01-12 08:00:00
No longer confined to the gym, physical activity is increasingly about maximizing health benefits of the movements people already do — things like walking, climbing stairs or cleaning their homes.
By The Conversation
2026-01-12 00:00:00
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