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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
Yes, Kenya's future depends on fixing governance today
Opinion
By Joshua Wathanga
27 mins ago
Flawed polls put EAC leaders' legitimacy into huge question
Barrack Muluka
By Barrack Muluka
2 hrs ago
John Cena quits WWE after remarkable 24-year-career
Entertainment
By Molly Chebet and Gloria Bridget Ochwada
2 hrs ago
Demystifying Ruto's leadership style and Kenyans' expectations
Opinion
By Gitobu Imanyara
2 hrs ago