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Brachytherapy: Inside 'more precise' prostrate cancer treatment technique
Brachytherapy is a form of radiotherapy which literally means in close proximity to. It is a type of internal radiation therapy that involves implanting radiotherapy inside the disease.
By Hussna Mohamed 2 years ago
Brachytherapy: Inside 'more precise' prostrate cancer treatment technique
EACC to review NHIF system for corruption loopholes
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has announced a system audit of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to identify and seal gaps that enable corruption in the agency.
By Sharon Wanga, Hussna Mohamed 2 years ago
EACC to review NHIF system for corruption loopholes
From empathy to apathy: The bystander effect
Research suggests that when you are in a group you are less likely to help. It goes further to state that with each person added to the group, individuals feel less inclined to take action.
By Hussna Mohamed 2 years ago
From empathy to apathy: The bystander effect
Fighting smelly feet
Bromhidrosis or smelly feet, is a very common medical condition. It's due to a buildup of sweat, which results in bacteria growth on the skin. These bacteria cause bad odours.
By Hussna Mohamed 2 years ago
Fighting smelly feet
FDA approves first postpartum depression pill
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said zuranolone, sold under the brand name Zurzuvae, has been approved as a once-daily pill taken for two weeks.
By Hussna Mohamed 2 years ago
FDA approves first postpartum depression pill
Decriminalisation of suicide: Calls for change in law that punishes people with mental illness
. In a country where people with mental illness have almost no options, should the victims be blamed? And what are their options?
By Hussna Mohamed Hassan 2 years ago
Decriminalisation of suicide: Calls for change in law that punishes people with mental illness
Budget: Blow to health sector after allocation falls below proposed figure
It was hard to miss that the health sector budget is Sh5.6 billion lower than the 2022/23 budget.
By Hussna Mohamed 2 years ago
Budget: Blow to health sector after allocation falls below proposed figure
Plight of the northern child: When hunger becomes a way of life
Local hospitals are not easily accessible. Children and adults seeking healthcare services die along the way, this is not news in the Daasanach community.
By Hussna Mohamed 2 years ago
Plight of the northern child: When hunger becomes a way of life
Ruto has his homework to do on youth charter
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