Born too soon: Agony, loss, and triumph of preemie mums

In Kenya, prematurity accounts for one-third of all newborn deaths, alongside birth asphyxia and infections. It is the leading cause of death in children under the age of five years.

Health & Science

By Chebet Birir 2024-11-25 06:26:32

Born too soon: Agony, loss, and triumph of preemie mums

Saving tiny lives, the fight against premature births in Kenya

One of the critical factors contributing to the rise in premature births is the increase in risk factors such as maternal age, multiple pregnancies, infections, and lifestyle choices.

Health & Science

By Chebet Birir And Maryann Muganda 2024-11-25 06:03:01

Saving tiny lives, the fight against premature births in Kenya

NHIF staff to apply afresh for jobs in new body, PSC says

Some 1,800 employees of the defunct National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) will have to apply afresh for jobs in the newly established Social Health Authority (SHA).

Health & Science

By Steve Mkawale

2024-11-24 20:25:00

How to use emotional intelligence to strengthen our health systems

Health Opinion

By Ndirangu Wanjuki, Sicily Kariuki And Vicky Karuga

2024-11-23 10:03:20

Pharmacy Board recalls Allied Limited's nasal drops, Efinox

Health & Science

By Esther Nyambura

2024-11-22 20:54:15

For men's health, AAR hospital reduces prostate cancer screening fee

By Brian Ngugi

2024-11-22 15:33:12

Ruto affirms his commitment to new health scheme

By Mercy Kahenda

2024-11-22 12:40:00

Nutrition & Wellness

By Nelly Madegwa 2024-09-26 10:49:48

Dangerous trends: Dietary supplement abuse as Kenyans search for wellness

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Jul. 17, 2022

25 million kids missed routine vaccinations because of Covid-19

By Beldeen Waliaula
Apr. 29, 2022

Marsabit drought: Even adults are malnourished, we're waiting on God

By Mercy Kahenda
Apr. 18, 2022

For just Sh500, mothers feed and bond with their children

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Reproductive Health

Blood spots on baby girl's diapers? False menses it is

By Rosa Agutu 2024-08-26 20:59:00

Chinese woman loses appeal for right to freeze her eggs

By AFP 2024-08-08 08:50:00

The unseen burden: Stress urinary incontinence and how to treat it

By Ryan Kerubo 2024-05-27 15:30:00

Menstrual cups 101: What you should know

By Ryan Kerubo 2024-05-27 00:00:00

Lobby groups push for youth sexual and reproductive health rights ahead of Civil Society Summit

By Sharon Wanga 2024-05-17 08:31:00

Boost for reproductive health as Kenya receives 450,000 contraceptives

Kenya receives 450,000 doses of contraceptives to support family planning; contraceptives set to be distributed by the ministry of health across the country.

By Stephanie Wangari 2024-05-16 15:01:44