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Saada Hassan

Politicians come and go, but not oceans

Oceans cover 70 per cent of the global surface, with about three billion people depending on marine and coastal biodiversity, according to the United Nations.

By Saada Hassan 2 years ago

Politicians come and go, but not oceans

Magoha: I'm sorry for abrupt closure of schools

Magoha: I'm sorry for abrupt closure of schools

By Saada Hassan 2 years ago

Sahiwal: Theft proof cows that grow faster, produce more milk

Sahiwal: Theft proof cows that grow faster, produce more milk

By Saada Hassan 2 years ago

Why pollution is not good for animal sex

Why pollution is not good for animal sex

By Saada Hassan 2 years ago

Mathenge tree ideal for chapatis, but also blocks roads, diverts rivers

The tree provides shade during the day and its seeds are used to make chapati, mandazi and cakes flour, according to Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI).

By Saada Hassan 2 years ago

Mathenge tree ideal for chapatis, but also blocks roads, diverts rivers

I contracted mumps, lost hearing on the left side

Sidney Chahonyo suffers partial hearing loss but that has not stopped him from going about his life.

By Saada Hassan 2 years ago

I contracted mumps, lost hearing on the left side

Cold: No cough syrups please

The cold season is fast approaching, a period when viral infections are common.

By Saada Hassan 2 years ago

Cold: No cough syrups please

Why grafted dreadlocks could have you jailed

For a man, hair can be a fashion or cultural statement, a display of individuality. But did you also know hair can be used to solve crimes including murder, rape, burglaries and robberies?

By Saada Hassan 2 years ago

Why grafted dreadlocks could have you jailed

Mwai Kibaki was a patient I would have paid to treat - Dr Gikonyo

Kibaki loved his tipple but after the accident in 2002 and when he was sworn in 'the president never drank alcohol again. State House cleaned out any form of alcohol,' says Dr Gikonyo.

By Saada Hassan 2 years ago

Mwai Kibaki was a patient I would have paid to treat - Dr Gikonyo

Sexually active Kenyan teenagers using contraceptive

Kenya's married and sexually active unmarried women have increased their use of contraceptives in the last decade with the most preferred methods being implants and injectables for family planning.

By Saada Hassan 2 years ago

Sexually active Kenyan teenagers using contraceptive

Earth Day: Urban pollution increasing cases of asthma, lung cancer

World Health Organisation (WHO) says air pollution is the greatest environmental threat to health and accounts for a high number of non-communicable diseases such as heart attacks or stroke.

By Saada Hassan 2 years ago

Earth Day: Urban pollution increasing cases of asthma, lung cancer

Take care of the health work force to achieve UHC

Despite devolution, the health sector has witnessed several strikes across the counties.

By Saada Hassan 2 years ago

Take care of the health work force to achieve UHC

Study: There are two millions Kenyans living with epilepsy

According to study published in 2013 in rural Kenya and other African countries, epilepsy disease is quite prominent among children and the elderly.

By Saada Hassan 2 years ago

Study: There are two millions Kenyans living with epilepsy

Meet Wong, artist behind plastic sculpture at UN Office in Nairobi

Between 1970s and 1990s, the amount of plastic waste more than tripled. Half of all plastic produced is designed for single-use purposes.

By Saada Hassan 2 years ago

Meet Wong, artist behind plastic sculpture at UN Office in Nairobi

There are two millions Kenyans living with epilepsy

Epilepsy affects the nervous system and the condition is characterized by repetitive seizures leading to loss of consciousness.

By Saada Hassan 2 years ago

There are two millions Kenyans living with epilepsy

‘Telemedicine’ now part of health training curriculum

Telemedicine will be included in the health curriculum by the government in an attempt to improve medical care.

By Saada Hassan 2 years ago

‘Telemedicine’ now part of health training curriculum

Muscle-wasting disease: The affliction without known cause

The condition is so rare that less than 50 cases were recorded in the 10 years to 1988.

By Saada Hassan 2 years ago

Muscle-wasting disease: The affliction without known cause

Boost to war on HIV as vaccine goes on trial in USA

Research on the vaccine, mRNA-1644, is led by International Aids Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) and biotechnology firm, Moderna.

By Saada Hassan 2 years ago

Boost to war on HIV as vaccine goes on trial in USA

Climate change fuels conflict, spikes cost of living

Human society, through its emission of greenhouse gases, contributes largely to climate change.

By Saada Hassan 2 years ago

Climate change fuels conflict, spikes cost of living

Opinion shapers, policy makers in health sector must soothe Kenyans’ pain this year

Health CS Mutahi Kagwe will be a key voice in how Kenya handles Covid-19 amidst heightened political temperatures.

By Saada Hassan 2 years ago

Opinion shapers, policy makers in health sector must soothe Kenyans’ pain this year

Covid-19: Kenya, Africa have a long way to recovery - report

Only five African countries are predicted to meet WHO target of vaccinating 40 per cent of their population by the end of 2021.

By Saada Hassan 2 years ago

Covid-19: Kenya, Africa have a long way to recovery - report

Is it time to decriminalise suicide?

?According to mental health advocates and legal experts, decriminalising suicide is one way of managing it.

By Saada Hassan 2 years ago

Is it time to decriminalise suicide?

Uhuru Kenyatta asks for an increase of climate financing at COP26

President Uhuru has also called for adaptation and provisions to help the vulnerable adapt to climate change.

By Saada Hassan 3 years ago

Uhuru Kenyatta asks for an increase of climate financing at COP26

COP agreed in 2015 to make changes to keep global warming below 2C above pre-industrial levels.

By Saada Hassan 3 years ago

What is COP26?

Why killing self is offending the State

Section 226 stipulates that any person who tries to kill himself is guilty of a misdemeanour and is liable to imprisonment of up to two years or fine.

By Saada Hassan 3 years ago

Why killing self is offending the State

What drinking and smoking pregnant mothers do to their babies

Genetics and environmental factors leading to infections can also contribute to birth defects.

By Saada Hassan 3 years ago

What drinking and smoking pregnant mothers do to their babies

Implement policies that protect women and girls, state urged

81pc of profiled GBV cases were husbands who beat their wives while 19.8pc of cases were wives who beat their husbands.

By Beryl Ringos and Saada Hassan 3 years ago

Implement policies that protect women and girls, state urged

Dr Dan Gikonyo: The best thing in life is being a grandpa

Medical students don’t have time going around looking for people to date so most end up marrying nurses they work with or the colleague doctors.

By Saada Hassan 3 years ago

Dr Dan Gikonyo: The best thing in life is being a grandpa

Alcohol, cigarettes during pregnancy can cause cleft lips

There are no definite causes of cleft lip and palate in children but genetics and environmental factors can contribute to the birth defects.

By Saada Hassan 3 years ago

Alcohol, cigarettes during pregnancy can cause cleft lips

Why your potbelly can be a sagging death warrant

Science says potbelly is a sign of poor health and puts one at risk of non-communicable diseases but one can work their way out of excess fat.

By Saada Hassan 3 years ago

Why your potbelly can be a sagging death warrant

Ruai hospital gets licence back after Covid-19 jabs saga

The licence of Ruai Family Hospital has been reinstated after it was revoked last Tuesday evening by the KMPDC.

By Saada Hassan 3 years ago

Ruai hospital gets licence back after Covid-19 jabs saga

Weed makes capsules, car parts, painkillers and even plastics

Medical marijuana treats chronic pain and Alzheimer’s while Hemp makes drugs for arthritis, asthma, coughs besides shampoo and shoes.

By Saada Hassan 3 years ago

Weed makes capsules, car parts, painkillers and even plastics

Strawberry flavoured HIV drugs for children on the way

Kenya and five other African countries will receive strawberry-flavoured tablet Dolutegravir for children living with HIV.

By Saada Hassan 3 years ago

Strawberry flavoured HIV drugs for children on the way

Grey hair not so bad after all

Grey hair could be a sign of aging that many do not want to be associated with. Some curse, do whatever is humanly possible to clear it out.

By Saada Hassan 3 years ago

Grey hair not so bad after all

Breastfeeding children with cleft lip and palate a big challenge

Children born with cleft lip and palate face difficulties while suckling, and this is heartbreaking for mothers.

By Saada Hassan 3 years ago

Breastfeeding children with cleft lip and palate a big challenge

E-cigarettes not a better alternative

In 2020, the Ministry of Health banned Lyft nicotine pouches after intense lobbying by anti-tobacco groups.

By Saada Hassan 3 years ago

E-cigarettes not a better alternative

Covid-19: Hot blooded Kenyans vulnerable to new 'Delta variant'

The Delta variant which was first detected in India has spread to over 70 countries according to the World Health Organization.

By Saada Hassan 3 years ago

Covid-19: Hot blooded Kenyans vulnerable to new 'Delta variant'

Where goat intestines predict rains, raids, drought, diseases

We believe everything on earth is recorded in the intestines of a goat, it is our bible - Ngathike Aruman

By Saada Hassan 3 years ago

Where goat intestines predict rains, raids, drought, diseases

Impact of misinformation on Covid-19 vaccines

Covid-19 jab: People isolated in forests, vaccinated via blood cuts.

By Saada Hassan 3 years ago

Impact of misinformation on Covid-19 vaccines

For the Turkana, goat intestines predict rains, raids, droughts, diseases

The Turkana don’t have to rely on the Met or weather Apps to know when it will rain, onset of cold season or when to migrate their livestock...

By Saada Hassan 3 years ago

For the Turkana, goat intestines predict rains, raids, droughts, diseases

E-Cigarette: Kenya’s ban of oral nicotine increased smoking-survey

Most smokers considered pouches safer and a healthier alternative to cigarettes.

By Saada Hassan 3 years ago

E-Cigarette: Kenya’s ban of oral nicotine increased smoking-survey

Rich, 'Big Brother' countries should give vaccines to needy nations - WHO

The 74th World Health Assembly in Geneva raised a common voice: Rich countries with excess supply of vaccines should help needy ones achieve immunity.

By Saada Hassan 3 years ago

Rich, 'Big Brother' countries should give vaccines to needy nations - WHO

Divorce leads to depression, hypertension, insomnia

Mental pain is the same for all, but the rich can afford psychosocial services to heal from the trauma- Dr Michael Mbiriri

By Saada Hassan 3 years ago

Divorce leads to depression, hypertension, insomnia

Sacked Kirinyaga doctors reinstated

The doctors who were dismissed from employment by the Kirinyaga County government have been reinstated by the Public Service Commission.

By Saada Hassan 3 years ago

Sacked Kirinyaga doctors reinstated

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