Glaucoma; when the vision thief creeps in
Glaucoma is an eye condition caused by an increase in eye pressure usually called intraocular pressure.
By Rose Mukonyo 2 years ago
Glaucoma; when the vision thief creeps in
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The ABC of giving birth to twins
How modern technology makes it easy to have wins although success is not 100 per cent guaranteed
By Rose Mukonyo 2 years ago
The ABC of giving birth to twins
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Dr Ahmed Kalebi: The Kibra slum boy who dared to dream
In the pursuit of his dreams, Dr Kalebi started out as a doctor, not sure he wanted to be a pathologist because he first loved doing anatomy.
By Rose Mukonyo 2 years ago
Dr Ahmed Kalebi: The Kibra slum boy who dared to dream
Smile Train, Kemri to research on cleft
The memorandum seeks to address the gap of lack of sufficient data on cleft prevalence in East Africa which would prompt policy development.
By Rose Mukonyo 2 years ago
Smile Train, Kemri to research on cleft
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A skipped Visiting Day triggered alcoholism, suicide
He survived alcoholism, suicide attempts. He later discovered that he is bipolar, but Julian Onyango, a father of four is now a mental health champ.
By Rose Mukonyo 2 years ago
A skipped Visiting Day triggered alcoholism, suicide
Uproar over online sale of prescription-only drugs
Kenyans have raised alarm over prescription-only medicines being sold online by unlicensed individuals.
By Rose Mukonyo 2 years ago
Uproar over online sale of prescription-only drugs
Pastoralists now turning to ‘telephone herding’
The pastoralists have turned to non-climate-dependent activities such as beadwork and weaving mats.
By Rose Mukonyo 2 years ago
Pastoralists now turning to ‘telephone herding’
Sexual habits that lead to cervical cancer
Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women in Kenya after breast cancer.
By Rose Mukonyo 2 years ago
Sexual habits that lead to cervical cancer
Maasai men drop knife, join fight against FGM
FGM often leads to problems such as haemorrhage, infection, and birth complications.
By Rose Mukonyo 2 years ago
Maasai men drop knife, join fight against FGM
Covid-19 blamed for rise in female ‘cut’ and early marriages
The Covid-19 pandemic slowed down the fight against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), leading to school dropouts and early marriages.
By Rose Mukonyo 2 years ago
Covid-19 blamed for rise in female ‘cut’ and early marriages
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Gallstones: I could not dress, go to the hospital
When the bile is too concentrated, it may form gallstones if it contains excess cholesterol, bilirubin or less bile salts.
By Rose Mukonyo 2 years ago
Gallstones: I could not dress, go to the hospital
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UTI in children: These are the red flags
UTIs are common among boys and girls under one year, but as they grow older, more girls than boys are affected.
By Rose Mukonyo 2 years ago
UTI in children: These are the red flags
More road fatalities yet Kenyans worked remotely
More men were involved in road accidents, according to Dorothy Muleke, a traffic officer in Rift Valley.
By Rose Mukonyo 2 years ago
More road fatalities yet Kenyans worked remotely
What eating life with big spoon could earn youth
Most holiday seasons are rarely over without emotional, physical, financial, and worst of all, health-related mishaps.
By Rose Mukonyo 2 years ago
What eating life with big spoon could earn youth
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It’s me again, Lord: Preachers also a depressed lot
Many families were also torn apart by death of loved ones besides hospital bills that tore into dwindling finances.
By Rose Mukonyo 2 years ago
It’s me again, Lord: Preachers also a depressed lot
Ginger for motion sickness and other travel needs
Whether travelling alone, with friends or family, there are travel dos and don’ts to consider this festive season.
By Rose Mukonyo 2 years ago
Ginger for motion sickness and other travel needs
Current Flu, Covid-19 have similar symptoms, get tested
Children, the aged, and people with underlying health conditions should get an annual Flu Vaccine.
By Rose Mukonyo 2 years ago
Current Flu, Covid-19 have similar symptoms, get tested
More vaccinated being hospitalised with Covid
Mutahi Kagwe welcomed the ruling until a case filed against the directive is heard and determined, saying nobody should be forced to get vaccinated.
By Rose Mukonyo 2 years ago
More vaccinated being hospitalised with Covid
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When medical workers are the patients
After dealing with mental trauma, psychologists, psychiatrists and pathologists need counseling too.
By Rose Mukonyo 2 years ago
When medical workers are the patients
Lead poisoning has caused miscarriages, skin rashes, death
Children are most likely to get into contact with lead when peeling paint off walls or when eating toys
By Rose Mukonyo 2 years ago
Lead poisoning has caused miscarriages, skin rashes, death
Kidney transplant better, cheaper than dialysis
The decision was lauded by Health Cabinet Minister Mutahi Kagwe, saying it will ensure more Kenyans access affordable dialysis services.
By Rose Mukonyo 2 years ago
Kidney transplant better, cheaper than dialysis
Stage 4 breast cancer not a death sentence
Stage 4 Cancer is sometimes called metastatic cancer, meaning it has spread from its origin position to other parts of the body.
By Rose Mukonyo 2 years ago
Stage 4 breast cancer not a death sentence
Have a headache? Take water and rest
A slight headache from lack of enough water or sleep has some people rushing for painkillers which experts warn have long term effects on health.
By Rose Mukonyo 2 years ago
Have a headache? Take water and rest
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Understanding deep vein thrombosis
Most medications last for three months if the cause was due to injury or surgery but may take longer if caused by cancer.
By Rose Mukonyo 2 years ago
Understanding deep vein thrombosis
Makueni: Cancer patients can now access drugs, treatment
Makueni County recently bought oncology drugs worth Sh3.3 million for cancer management.
By Rose Mukonyo 2 years ago
Makueni: Cancer patients can now access drugs, treatment
Hope as latest survey shows malaria prevalence has dropped amid vaccine approval
The survey is conducted every five years to provide data on malaria prevention and case management.
By Rose Mukonyo 2 years ago
Hope as latest survey shows malaria prevalence has dropped amid vaccine approval
Malaria burden in Kenya drops by two percent on dose uptake
The survey also revealed that malaria is more prevalent in rural areas at seven percent compared to three percent in urban areas.
By Rose Mukonyo 2 years ago
Malaria burden in Kenya drops by two percent on dose uptake
Nairobi wins excellence award for HIV/Aids care
Nairobi County is the first city in Africa to receive the award in a ceremony in Lisbon, Portugal during the Fast Track Cities 2021 conference.
By Rose Mukonyo 2 years ago
Nairobi wins excellence award for HIV/Aids care
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How cholera and diarrhoea cases spiked in Kitui over fear of snakes
Through sustained efforts, much of Kitui County has been declared open defecation free.
By Rose Mukonyo 2 years ago
How cholera and diarrhoea cases spiked in Kitui over fear of snakes
Medics, not superhuman, suffer just like us
Some doctors had to act strong when Covid-19 struck and claimed colleagues’ lives. Others sought professional counselling to stay alive.
By Rose Mukonyo 2 years ago
Medics, not superhuman, suffer just like us
Asthma in children and what to look out for
Asthmatic symptoms like frequent coughing may worsen when the child has a viral infection.
By Rose Mukonyo 2 years ago
Asthma in children and what to look out for
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Special Report: Teenage dads forced to quit school to raise their children
About 35 percent of fathers in West Pokot are teenagers as young as 15 years old. Contraceptive use is low because of myths and misinformation.
By Rose Mukonyo 2 years ago
Special Report: Teenage dads forced to quit school to raise their children
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If child is sick, was father unfaithful?
Pediatricians say the best form of prevention of pneumonia is by observing basic hygiene, through immunisation and controlling environmental factors.
By Rose Mukonyo 2 years ago
If child is sick, was father  unfaithful?
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Pork from stressed pigs tastes like dust
Pigs fight during transport to establish social order resulting in injuries affecting quality of meat.
By Rose Mukonyo 2 years ago
Pork from stressed pigs tastes like dust
More vaccines to boost herd immunity efforts
Kenya has so far received over 1.7 million doses of Moderna from the 880,460 doses received two weeks ago.
By Rose Mukonyo 2 years ago
More vaccines to boost herd immunity efforts
Mombasa Road: Fumes, dust a health hazard
Dust and fumes along Mombasa Road could have long-term health effects on commuters plying the route.
By Rose Mukonyo 2 years ago
Mombasa Road: Fumes, dust a health hazard
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Special report: Why Kenyan men die earlier than women
More women live to 90 years. Men’s average life expectancy is at 64 years as opposed to 69 for women.
By Rose Mukonyo 2 years ago
Special report: Why Kenyan men die earlier than women
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Why men die earlier than women
Certain cancers, heart diseases, depression and lifestyle diseases like diabetes and liver cirrhosis kill men earlier than women
By Rose Mukonyo 2 years ago
Why men die earlier than women
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Unvaccinated are main drivers of fourth wave, says taskforce official
Ministry says vaccines only prevent severe disease or avert death.
By Rose Mukonyo 2 years ago
Unvaccinated are main drivers of fourth wave, says taskforce official
Kenyan medics get Sh32 million worth of medical supplies
Also in the pipeline are donations of Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, and Sinopharm vaccines which will be distributed to 3,000 vaccination spots.
By Rose Mukonyo 2 years ago
Kenyan medics get Sh32 million worth of medical supplies
Two brothers killed by lightning while studying
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How the Safari Rally came to be in Kenya
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Lobbies protest Nairobi's denial as climate network headquarters
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