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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...
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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
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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
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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?
CS Kindiki banking on new air assets to fight banditry
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