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Mercy Kahenda

Aden Duale defies elders, retains Garissa seat

Duale scoffed at the elders, saying he had no time for clan endorsements and that the over 50,000 voters in Garissa Township would elect their MP.

By Beatrice Maganga 2 years ago

Aden Duale defies elders, retains Garissa seat

Where men feed pregnant women and newborns

Where men feed pregnant women and newborns

By Mercy Kahenda 2 years ago

Woman in breakthrough surgery to replace shoulder

Woman in breakthrough surgery to replace shoulder

By Mercy Kahenda 2 years ago

Malnutrition on the rise in Turkana, West Pokot

Malnutrition on the rise in Turkana, West Pokot

By Mercy Kahenda 2 years ago

Why ‘expectant’ Thika fathers are donating blood

Men encouraged to donate blood in preparation for any eventuality during child birth.

By Mercy Kahenda 2 years ago

Why ‘expectant’ Thika fathers are donating blood

Beware of endless coughs, wheezy breathing

Chronic obstructive disease is associated with difficulties in breathing out.

By Mercy Kahenda 2 years ago

Beware of endless coughs, wheezy breathing

Kenya records a rise in TB cases owing to Covid-19 pandemic

In 2020, Kenya recorded 72,943 TB cases, 5,663 cases (8 per cent) of which were infections, were paediatrics.

By Mercy Kahenda 2 years ago

Kenya records a rise in TB cases owing to Covid-19 pandemic

Sharp drop in Covid-19 vaccine uptake after relaxation of containment measures

Acting Director of Medical Services Dr Andrew Mulwa regretted the majority of Kenyans assume that the virus is no longer a threat.

By Mercy Kahenda 2 years ago

Sharp drop in Covid-19 vaccine uptake after relaxation of containment measures

Nutritional cash transfer boost to pregnant women

The selection of the counties was based on the burden of malnutrition based on data provided by the Kenya Demographics Health Survey (KDHS).

By Mercy Kahenda 2 years ago

Nutritional cash transfer boost to pregnant women

China on Covid high alert as Kenya, other countries relax measures

China imposed a lockdown on 9 million people in Changchun on Friday following the new outbreak.

By Mercy Kahenda 2 years ago

China on Covid high alert as Kenya, other countries relax measures

CS Mutahi Kagwe hints at Kenya’s plan to ease Covid control measures

The Ministry of Health has hinted at plans to review Covid- 19 containment measures in the next few days.

By Mercy Kahenda 2 years ago

CS Mutahi Kagwe hints at Kenya’s plan to ease Covid control measures

Experts: Why Covid-19 is no longer a threat

Strong immune systems have reduced the rate of Covid-19 infections in Kenya.

By Mercy Kahenda 2 years ago

Experts: Why Covid-19 is no longer a threat

Vaccine firm signs deal to set up plant in Kenya

An American pharmaceutical and biotechnology company has announced establishment of vaccine manufacturing plant in Kenya.

By Mercy Kahenda 2 years ago

Vaccine firm signs deal to set up plant in Kenya

Medics moot Yellow Fever vaccine rollout

WHO says the vaccine provides effective immunity within 10 days.

By Mercy Kahenda 2 years ago

Medics moot Yellow Fever vaccine rollout

Want brainy children? Try eggs

Children have seven special groups of foods, out of which, they should take at least four. Out of the seven, one is an egg.

By Mercy Kahenda 2 years ago

Want brainy children? Try eggs

Female TB patients more likely to be abused, divorce

Stigma and discrimination especially among female patients leads to emotional and physical abuse, divorce or abandonment.

By Mercy Kahenda 2 years ago

Female TB patients more likely to be abused, divorce

19 months on, no KEMSA official has been prosecuted

Nineteen months since the suspension of top officials at the trouble-ridden Kemsa, no one has been prosecuted over the myriad scandals.

By Mercy Kahenda 2 years ago

19 months on, no KEMSA official has been prosecuted

Kala-azar: ‘Dry spell disease’ outbreak in three counties

Kala-azar is a neglected tropical disease spread by the bite of sandflies.

By Mercy Kahenda 2 years ago

Kala-azar: ‘Dry spell disease’ outbreak in three counties

Why Kenya still lags behind South Africa in vaccine research

While Kenya is currently the largest exporter of vaccine syringes, it lags behind countries like South Africa in research

By Mercy Kahenda 2 years ago

Why Kenya still lags behind South Africa in vaccine research

I need continuous blood transfusion to live

Patients suffering from cancer of the cervix also require platelets to stop bleeding, including those undergoing chemotherapy.

By Mercy Kahenda 2 years ago

I need continuous blood transfusion to live

My dream of dealing with the mentally ill shocked my parents

The stigma that goes with mental health challenges has people looking at psychiatrists differently.

By Mercy Kahenda 2 years ago

My dream of dealing with the mentally ill shocked my parents

Check spouse’s blood group before marriage

There are different types of blood groups, namely A, B, AB and O and which are also either divided into Rhesus.

By Mercy Kahenda 2 years ago

Check spouse’s blood group before marriage

CDC shifts focus to boost Covid-19 vaccine uptake among the youth

The Africa CDC is planning a mass coronavirus vaccination campaign in Africa to boost uptake.

By Mercy Kahenda 2 years ago

CDC shifts focus to boost Covid-19 vaccine uptake among the youth

Kemsa woes, the long winding road to sanity

One year and seven months since the suspension of top officials at the trouble ridden KEMSA, no one has been prosecuted over myriad scandals.

By Mercy Kahenda 2 years ago

Kemsa woes, the long winding road to sanity

Kapsabet County Referral: A portrait of a sick hospital

A majority of patients are referred to MTRH due to shortage of medical supplies and human resource. The ICU is not fully functional

By Mercy Kahenda 2 years ago

Kapsabet County Referral: A portrait of a sick hospital

Africa CDC steps up boost to pandemic response

So far, at least 22 African countries have ratified the AMA treaty while eight have signed it.

By Mercy Kahenda 2 years ago

Africa CDC steps up boost to pandemic response

Uhuru upbeat on UHC rollout, says it will lead to key healthcare gains

President Uhuru Kenyatta is optimistic that the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) will revolutionise healthcare if successfully implemented.

By Mercy Kahenda 2 years ago

Uhuru upbeat on UHC rollout, says it will lead to key healthcare gains

Universal Health Care: The haves will have to pay for the have-nots

The government only spends less than seven per cent of the total budgetary allocation on health.

By Mercy Kahenda 2 years ago

Universal Health Care: The haves will have to pay for the have-nots

Coming soon? Compulsory NHIF contributions

Health CAS Mercy Mwangangi said under the model, Kenyans who are employed will support the unemployed to access health services.

By Mercy Kahenda 2 years ago

Coming soon? Compulsory NHIF contributions

NHIF reviews costs for various procedures in its new scheme

In the 2020/21 financial year, the NHIF paid out Sh1.4 billion for C-Sections.

By Mercy Kahenda 2 years ago

NHIF reviews costs for various procedures in its new scheme

Go for kidney transplant, not dialysis, experts advise patients

Medics have advised kidney patients to go for transplant instead of dialysis, which is temporary, expensive and may result in more complications.

By Mercy Kahenda 2 years ago

Go for kidney transplant, not dialysis, experts advise patients

Patients can now breathe easy as NHIF, hospitals resolve rates row

Hospitals had threatened to stop treating NHIF cardholders.

By Mercy Kahenda 2 years ago

Patients can now breathe easy as NHIF, hospitals resolve rates row

If every Kenyan donated blood on their birthday...

Kenya National Blood Transfusion Bill, 2020 presented at the National Assembly, aims at transforming KNBTS into a parastatal.

By Mercy Kahenda 2 years ago

If every Kenyan donated blood on their birthday...

Dispelling myths about Covid-19 jabs and erectile dysfunction

Some vaccines cannot influence fertility considering they are made of Messenger RNA (mRNA) and not DNA.

By Mercy Kahenda 2 years ago

Dispelling myths about Covid-19 jabs and erectile dysfunction

Covid-19 jab uptake low in pastoral areas, says ministry

In Turkana, a total of 26, 642 residents have been vaccinated, out of a target population of 468,878.

By Mercy Kahenda 2 years ago

Covid-19 jab uptake low in pastoral areas, says ministry

Private hospitals threaten to stop treating NHIF cardholders

Kenyans seeking health services from some private facilities in the country may not access these services from Monday.

By Mercy Kahenda 2 years ago

Private hospitals threaten to stop treating NHIF cardholders

Medics seek men’s help in boosting uptake of HPV jab among women

Doctors say the jab can prevent one from contracting cancer of the cervix.

By Mercy Kahenda 2 years ago

Medics seek men’s help in boosting uptake of HPV jab among women

Fears of Covid jabs' effect on women's menstrual cycles

Kenya Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society President Kireki Omanwa says it is no cause for alarm.

By Mercy Kahenda 2 years ago

Fears of Covid jabs' effect on women's menstrual cycles

I am 75, have never been vaccinated, why now?

The Gosha community lives in remote northern Kenya, where finding water for livestock is more important than getting a jab.

By Mercy Kahenda 2 years ago

I am 75, have never been vaccinated, why now?

All teen girls should be jabbed against cervical cancer

In Kenya, at least 33 out of 100,000 women have cervical cancer.

By Mercy Kahenda 2 years ago

All teen girls should be jabbed against cervical cancer

Cervical TB kills more but is rarely diagnosed- experts

Out of 5,236 women diagnosed with cervical cancer, at least 3, 211 women die from the disease every year.

By Mercy Kahenda 2 years ago

Cervical TB kills more but is rarely diagnosed- experts

Nomadic groups targeted as ministry steps up Covid vaccination

Focus will be in the counties of Garissa, Isiolo, Lamu, Mandera, Marsabit, Tana River and Wajir.

By Mercy Kahenda 2 years ago

Nomadic groups targeted as ministry steps up Covid vaccination

Experts warn Kenyans not to treat Covid-19 like seasonal flu

The announcement was made a week after the country recorded more than 100 daily deaths.

By Mercy Kahenda 2 years ago

Experts warn Kenyans not to treat Covid-19 like seasonal flu

With 500 gynaecologists, why can’t Kenya spare one for Wajir County?

The doctor-patient ratio in Kenya is about 1:10,000, against the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommendation of 1: 1,000.

By Mercy Kahenda 2 years ago

With 500 gynaecologists, why can’t Kenya spare one for Wajir County?

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