New mpox strain emerges in China as global efforts against outbreak continue

As China grapples with surging Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases, the country's health authorities announced the detection of a new mutated mpox strain, dubbed clade Ib.

Health & Science

By Maryann Muganda 2025-01-12 11:29:06

New mpox strain emerges in China as global efforts against outbreak continue

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Unseen battle: How one man's struggle with chronic Lymphedema changed his life

Standing at a matatu stage after a long day’s work 15 years ago, Francis Komu then 22 years old felt a sharp, needle-like pain in his ankle. At first, he brushed it off.

Health & Science

By Rogers Otiso 2025-01-12 09:00:00

Unseen battle: How one man's struggle with chronic Lymphedema changed his life

Kenya has robust system to curb medical malpractices

KMPDC has been actively monitoring the emergence of such cases and responding decisively. In Nairobi metropolitan alone, 28 such facilities were inspected early last year with six closed.

Health Opinion

By Dr David Kariuki

2025-01-11 18:34:19

Outrage over SHA policy on teenage mothers

Health & Science

By Jacinta Mutura

2025-01-11 14:26:19

UHC, theatre nurses threaten strike over terms

Health & Science

By Mercy Kahenda

2025-01-11 09:26:00

Meta abruptly ends US fact-checks ahead of Trump term

By AFP

2025-01-08 15:27:40

Is the world ready for the next pandemic?

By AFP

2025-01-08 15:06:59

Nutrition & Wellness

By The Conversation 2024-12-28 11:30:15

The lesser-known causes of food poisoning that may ruin dessert

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

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

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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