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Beyond awareness: Why Kenya's mental health crisis demands action
In my practice, I am also seeing more young people than ever before
By Dr Catherine Syengo Mutisya 5 months ago
Beyond awareness: Why Kenya's mental health crisis demands action
Mental Health Day lays bare Kenya's broken care system
Many people living with mental health conditions continue to face isolation and discrimination, often being labelled as "possessed", sinful or weak.
By Dr Catherine Syengo Mutisya 6 months ago
Mental Health Day lays bare Kenya's broken care system
Why KMPDC, patients must take medical misconduct seriously
KMPDC defines misconduct as behaviour that violates medical ethics, professional standards, or patient safety
By Dr Catherine Syengo Mutisya 6 months ago
Why KMPDC, patients must take medical misconduct seriously
Doctor, I don't want the drugs: Can we talk alternatives?
Treatment isn't always found in medication, it can come through talk therapy, lifestyle changes, community support, spirituality, or a combination of these approaches
By Dr Catherine Syengo Mutisya 6 months ago
Doctor, I don't want the drugs: Can we talk alternatives?
Why you should treat alcoholism as a medical emergency
Even occasional or "weekend" binge drinking can have serious physical, mental, and social consequences, and recognizing problematic alcohol use early is crucial for health and safety.
By Dr Catherine Syengo Mutisya 7 months ago
Why you should treat alcoholism as a medical emergency
Is a glass of wine good for your health?
According to most dietary guidelines, adults who choose to drink should limit their intake to two drinks or less in a day for men and one drink or less in a day for women.
By Dr Catherine Syengo Mutisya 7 months ago
Is a glass of wine good for your health?
Will Harambee Starlets survive Australia's onslaught?
Football
By Robert Abong'o
13 mins ago
Stop atrophy of Kenya's precious public hospital
Editorial
By Editorial
17 mins ago
Kenya's public health system is built to fail the poor
Health Opinion
By Brenda Osoro
34 mins ago
2027 General Election and the return of ethnic nationalism
Leonard Khafafa
By Leonard Khafafa
59 mins ago