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World Bank seeks review of Kenya healthcare financing

The report says government has prioritised specialised healthcare over investments in primary facilities as out-of-pocket expenditures continue making up significant health spending.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 day ago

World Bank seeks review of Kenya healthcare financing

How to open up to your partner about mental health

How to open up to your partner about mental health

By Esther Muchene 1 day ago

Community health workers help in fight against children diseases c

Community health workers help in fight against children diseases c

By Faith Kutere 8 days ago

Anxious about the election? Here's what to do

Anxious about the election? Here's what to do

By Diana Chepkosgei 10 days ago

Why Kenyans walk the streets, talking to themselves

It is not uncommon to see smartly-dressed men and women ambling on busy streets mumbling to themselves and even making gestures.

By Rose Mukonyo 13 days ago

Why Kenyans walk the streets, talking to themselves

Snacking more in office boosts employee morale, says new study

Employees who snack regularly during the day are likely to be more productive than those who do not.

By Peter Theuri 14 days ago

Snacking more in office boosts employee morale, says new study

New study shows dyslexic people's crucial role in human survival

Dyslexia should be redefined as a strength rather than a disability. The neurological condition is linked to 'enhanced abilities' in areas like discovery, invention and creativity.

By World Economic Forum 16 days ago

New study shows dyslexic people's crucial role in human survival

Court rejects county bid to stop doctors from resuming work

The Court of Appeal has dismissed an application by the Laikipia Public Service Board challenging the reinstatement of 34 doctors who were dismissed from work after a strike three years ago.

By Daniel Chege 16 days ago

Court rejects county bid to stop doctors from resuming work

Involve stakeholders in implementing reproductive health policy

A staggering 20,000 girls in the country seek care for abortion-related complications every year.

By Achieng Akumu 17 days ago

Involve stakeholders in implementing reproductive health policy

How factory farming puts you, the planet, and animals at risk and why a moratorium (ban) is needed

Swine flu and bird flu are just two examples of diseases that started on factory farms and have caused devastating human health impacts.

By World Animal Protection 18 days ago

How factory farming puts you, the planet, and animals at risk and why a moratorium (ban) is needed

Save mothers from death during pregnancy and after childbirth

The responsibility of saving our mothers by tackling the causes of preventable maternal deaths belongs to all of us.

By Francis Githae Muriithi 18 days ago

Save mothers from death during pregnancy and after childbirth

Six million Kenyans 'cannot access eye treatment'

1.56 million out of the 7.8 million people in need of specialised eye care services can be operated on and treated.

By Nathan Ochunge 21 days ago

Six million Kenyans 'cannot access eye treatment'

Team to fight maternal, child deaths in slums

The team thus trained the first cohort of 30 Community Health Volunteers (CHV) from Ruaraka sub-County on maternal newborn and child health.

By Mercy Kahenda 21 days ago

Team to fight maternal, child deaths in slums

Diagnostic services key in reducing maternal, child mortalities

In a nutshell, county governments and relevant stakeholders must deliberately invest in diagnostic services to address maternal and child mortality.

By Stephen Wakhu 21 days ago

Diagnostic services key in reducing maternal, child mortalities

UN health agency chief declares monkeypox a global emergency

A global emergency is the WHO’s highest level of alert but the designation does not necessarily mean a disease is particularly transmissible

By Associated Press 21 days ago

UN health agency chief declares monkeypox a global emergency

Let's fix our ailing healthcare once and for all at the ballot

Kenya’s health sector should emulate the Jamaican sprint queen’s resilience and embark on an unstoppable health excellence journey.

By Isaac Kalua Green 22 days ago

Let's fix our ailing healthcare once and for all at the ballot

Gideon Mung'aro pledges to transform health sector in his first 100 days in office

Mung'aro noted the current situation in the medical sector was wanting, with problems ranging from lack of medicine in health facilities, poor working conditions, and lack of necessary equipment.

By Patrick Beja 23 days ago

Gideon Mung'aro pledges to transform health sector in his first 100 days in office

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 25 days ago

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

Medics face trauma when patients suffer, die

Expecting medics to “keep it together” after losing a patient may increase their risks of vicarious traumatisation as they are forced to internalize distressing emotions.

By Irene Tarigo and Josephine Ndanu 28 days ago

Medics face trauma when patients suffer, die

Stress: Music, dancing better than drugs

Men suffer anxiety which starts in the mind as a feeling of impending danger but which affects performance if not addressed.

By Rose Mukonyo 28 days ago

Stress: Music, dancing better than drugs

In surgery, knife came before the husband

Dr Andhoga graduated with a Bachelors of Medicine in 1983 and Bachelors in Surgery in 1988. She moved to London to specialise.

By Rose Mukonyo 28 days ago

In surgery, knife came before the husband

Alarming rise in sexual violence, teen mothers in Kenya

Teenagers represent 21 per cent of ante-natal attendances and 53 per cent of all sexual gender-based violence cases.

By Mercy Kahenda 28 days ago

Alarming rise in sexual violence, teen mothers in Kenya

Working late nights? It could be detrimental to your health

Futurity, a site which features discoveries by top scientists, indicates that 20 percent of the world population does shift work. This could hurt their health, well-being and connection.

By Peter Theuri 29 days ago

Working late nights? It could be detrimental to your health

Meru records 635 new HIV infections every year, says PS

Susan Mochache made the revelation during a community sensitisation forum at Kaaga Primary school in Meru.

By Phares Mutembei 29 days ago

Meru records 635 new HIV infections every year, says PS

Trachoma treatment to target areas at Kenya, Tanzania border

The exercise that will run for the next five days will target residents of Narok, Kajiado on the Kenyan side and Longido and Ngorongoro on the Tanzania side.

By Godfrey Oundoh 1 month ago

Trachoma treatment to target areas at Kenya, Tanzania border

Civil society protests exclusion from new health policy

Under the umbrella of the Reproductive Health Champions Organisation, the civil society groups argue that their exclusion led to unaddressed gaps in the new policy.

By Kennedy Gachuhi 1 month ago

Civil society protests exclusion from new health policy

How graft, greed tainted Uhuru Kenyatta's lofty plans for health

As he leaves office, the problems his father pledged to end 60 years ago are still here. Unfortunately, his grand plans only opened up key areas of service delivery to bigger corruption.

By Daniel Wesangula 1 month ago

How graft, greed tainted Uhuru Kenyatta's lofty plans for health

Mental health: Why visits to faith healers, witches will end

The common mental illnesses in Kenya according to the Mental Health Taskforce established by President Uhuru Kenyatta in 2019 include; depression and suicide, substance use disorder

By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago

Mental health: Why visits to faith healers, witches will end

Biden weighs authority to declare abortion-related public health emergency

U.S. President Joe Biden on Sunday said he has asked his administration to consider whether he has authority to declare an abortion-related public health emergency.

By Reuters 1 month ago

Biden weighs authority to declare abortion-related public health emergency

Getting your nutrition right when pregnant

To deliver a healthy baby, the mother-to-be must have good nutrition - eating a healthy, and balanced diet so that her body gets the nutrients that it needs for the baby to grow.

By Jayne Rose Gacheri 1 month ago

Getting your nutrition right when pregnant

Educate girls on dangers of early sex to end crisis of teenage pregnancies

According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics a whopping 317,582 teenage girls got pregnant in 2021.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Educate girls on dangers of early sex to end crisis of teenage pregnancies

Cure or poison? Experts poke holes on Raila, Ruto pledges on health

Economist Kamau says says none of the candidates has explained their health allocation and implementation plans. Iraki says UHC is a great idea but questions the source of funding.

By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago

Cure or poison? Experts poke holes on Raila, Ruto pledges on health

Erectile dysfunction: Chill for six weeks after penile surgery

The causes of erectile dysfunction are stress, obesity, diabetes, hypertension, cardiac problems and penile leakage.

By Rosa Agutu 1 month ago

Erectile dysfunction: Chill for six weeks after penile surgery

Beware, the pancreas is a 'nasty, unforgiving organ'

The best way to prevent pancreatitis is to avoid alcohol, get regular exercise, maintain a healthy weight, stop smoking and reduce fatty foods.

By Karan Gandhi 1 month ago

Beware, the pancreas is a 'nasty, unforgiving organ'

NHIF holders to access mental healthcare in enhanced benefits

Fighting mental health illnesses was enhanced after President Uhuru Kenyatta assented the Mental Health Bill, 2020 into law.

By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago

NHIF holders to access mental healthcare in enhanced benefits

Health agenda: Unpacking Raila Odinga and William Ruto manifestos

Dr Mercy Korir takes time to unpack Azimio la Umoja One Kenya and Kenya Kwanza Alliance pledges on Universal Health Coverage in their manifestoes.

By Dr Mercy Korir 1 month ago

Health agenda: Unpacking Raila Odinga and William Ruto manifestos

William Ruto vows to end KEMSA monopoly in supplies

DP promises to allow counties to buy drugs and medical kits from different suppliers. Early this year, senators backed a Bill that seeks to end monopoly of the State agency.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 month ago

William Ruto vows to end KEMSA monopoly in supplies

Tackle climate crisis with mental health in mind

Families in arid and semi-arid regions may have adapted to certain long dry spells, but the worst hit in Marsabit and such places say it is taking longer than they can endure. They are stressed.

By Lynet Otieno 1 month ago

Tackle climate crisis with mental health in mind

Health and safety: Things to keep in mind when travelling

Keep your luggage in sight: Watch over your luggage at all times. If you have a lot of luggage, ask for a porter to help you bring it to the check-in point or carry them to your room.

By Jayne Rose Gacheri 1 month ago

Health and safety: Things to keep in mind when travelling

Signs you need to talk

The first thing that comes to mind when someone suggests you need to see a therapist is usually interpreted as an insult or punishment.

By Esther Muchene 1 month ago

Signs you need to talk

New NHIF Act will fast track universal health

The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) was chosen as the vehicle through which the population will access quality healthcare services without suffering financial hardship.

By Dr Peter Kamunyo 1 month ago

New NHIF Act will fast track universal health

Local company exports 5 million syringes to Pakistan

On Monday, Pakistan High Commissioner to Kenya Saqlain Syedah witnessed the flagging off of a shipment of five million medical syringes to Pakistan.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 1 month ago

Local company exports 5 million syringes to Pakistan

Women suffer less Election Stress Disorder

Election Stress Disorder is characterised by fatigue, headaches, joint pains, intestinal and neck problems, numbness, insomnia, lack of appetite and psychosomatic illnesses.

By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago

Women suffer less Election Stress Disorder

Digital world's effect on children's mental health

The relationship between digital technology and mental health is complex and needs a balanced consideration of risks and benefits.

By The Conversation 1 month ago

Digital world's effect on children's mental health

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