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Sharon Owino

Sharon Owino writes for the Standard Health

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New efforts to raise uptake of PrEP in war on HIVAids

By Sharon Owino
Oct. 10, 2022

Agony of TB patients as shortage of drugs bites

Patients said it has been a rough journey in the last couple of months after vital supplies ran out in government facilities.

By Sharon Owino
Nov. 8, 2023

'Paralysis has not stopped me from pursuing my dream'

In 2018, Felix became paralysed on the left side of his body. After a detailed medical assessment, doctors concluded that Felix had a neurological health condition known as hemiplegia paralysis.

By Sharon Owino, Sharon Awino
Mar. 15, 2024

'Paralysis has not stopped me from pursuing my dream'

In 2018, Felix became paralysed on the left side of his body. After a detailed medical assessment, doctors concluded that Felix had a neurological health condition known as hemiplegia paralysis.

By Sharon Owino, Sharon Awino
Mar. 15, 2024

Woman gives birth to twins at rescue camp

Akech was displaced by floods from Nyong'ong'a sub-location in Nyakach, Kisumu County.

By Sharon Owino
May. 14, 2024

Woman gives birth to twins at rescue camp

Youths in Kisumu gain tree nursery management skills

Youths from various community groups across Kisumu County have been trained on how to establish tree seedlings in efforts to boost environmental conservation.

By Sharon Owino
May. 20, 2025

Youths in Kisumu gain tree nursery management skills

Teen pregnancies drop sharply in Kisumu as key interventions bear fruit

Kisumu County has recorded a 27.4 per cent drop in teenage pregnancies over the past five years.

By Sharon Owino
Jul. 1, 2025

Teen pregnancies drop sharply in Kisumu as key interventions bear fruit

Church donates 20,000 fruit tree seedlings to boost Kisumu's conservation efforts

The national tree-planting drive in Kisumu County has received a major boost following a donation of 20,000 fruit tree seedlings by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

By Sharon Owino
Aug. 5, 2025