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Time to put a stop to needless deaths resulting from unsafe abortion

The World Health Organisation defines unsafe abortion as a procedure for terminating pregnancy, carried out either by persons lacking the necessary skills.

By Wangari Ireri 25m ago

Time to put a stop to needless deaths resulting from unsafe abortion

Planting 15 Billion trees: Kenya's path to climate resilience

By Eric Kasina Oct. 2, 2023

Wrong to charge family planning products in proposed Nairobi bill

The Nairobi City County Finance Bill seeking to increase fees for essential services like mortuary services, family planning, and lab services has raised concerns among residents.

By Alvin Mwangi Oct. 2, 2023

Primary care networks will transform health provision

At the heart of Kenya’s healthcare delivery system, the establishment of Primary Care Networks, (PCNs) marks a monumental shift in our approach to healthcare

By Mary Muthoni Muriuki Oct. 1, 2023

Primary care networks will transform health provision

How to reduce your risk of getting heart attack, stroke

Heart and blood vessel diseases, usually referred to as cardiovascular disease, remain the leading causes of death and disability and are a major contributor to health expenditure.

By Dr Robert Mathenge Sep. 29, 2023

How to reduce your risk of getting heart attack, stroke

Implement universal healthcare free of graft

It is essential to acknowledge that various socioeconomic factors impact one’s health, including access to safe drinking water, ample supply of safe food, proper nutrition, suitable housing

By Demas Kiprono Sep. 29, 2023

Implement universal healthcare free of graft

When women can't afford it, contraception is no longer a choice, it's a luxury

We need to be intentional about freeing women from the frustration they experience when they walk into healthcare facilities and encounter barriers to accessing contraception.

By Esther Aoko Sep. 26, 2023

When women can't afford it, contraception is no longer a choice, it's a luxury

Harnessing biogas, a tool to mitigate climate change

In the face of a changing climate and growing environmental concerns, renewable energy sources have taken centre stage in the global fight against climate change.

By Rosaline Miano Sep. 25, 2023

Harnessing biogas, a tool to mitigate climate change

Resolve HIV funding stalemate before September 30 deadline

The consequences of these allegations could be catastrophic to the Kenyan healthcare system and could affect the upcoming September 30 reauthorisation of Sh50 billion HIV-AIDS funding

By Alan Maleche Sep. 25, 2023

Resolve HIV funding stalemate before September 30 deadline

Artificial intelligence helping to improve prostate cancer care

The complexity of prostate cancer has made it a formidable challenge for healthcare professionals, even though early detection and treatment hold the promise of better survival rates.

By Annepeace Alwala Sep. 24, 2023

Artificial intelligence helping to improve prostate cancer care

Women need wide range of HIV prevention methods urgently

Despite the major advancements in HIV management, the global burden of HIV remains high with women continuing to bear the brunt of the epidemic.

By Ritah Anindo Obonyo Sep. 21, 2023

Women need wide range of HIV prevention methods urgently

Misinformation about Pepfar puts millions of lives at stake in Kenya

The potential consequences of these allegations could be catastrophic to the healthcare system affecting the upcoming Sept 30 reauthorisation of Sh50bn HIV/Aids funding for 2024.

By Allan Maleche Sep. 20, 2023