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Juliet Omelo

Juliet Omelo writes for the Standard Health

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Nairobi targets system gaps as late cancer diagnoses strain care capacity

By Juliet Omelo 2026-05-06 17:46:41

AGC Tenwek Hospital receives a boost in paediatric care drive through golf fundraiser

AGC Tenwek Hospital has received a boost in paediatric healthcare expansion after a charity golf tournament raised funds for child nutrition and care services.

By Juliet Omelo 2026-06-11 12:06:00

Experts Push for More Investment in Early Childhood Development Research

Experts are calling for increased investment in early childhood development research to address inequalities and improve health, nutrition and learning outcomes.

By Juliet Omelo 2026-06-11 12:25:00

Experts Push for More Investment in Early Childhood Development Research

Experts are calling for increased investment in early childhood development research to address inequalities and improve health, nutrition and learning outcomes.

By Juliet Omelo 2026-06-11 12:25:00

PS Muthoni defends SHA, urges leaders to keep politics out of healthcare

Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni has defended the government's healthcare reforms and urged leaders to stop politicising health matters.

By Juliet Omelo 2026-06-14 19:29:33

PS Muthoni defends SHA, urges leaders to keep politics out of healthcare

Study links previous stillbirth to threefold risk of losing another baby

A new study has found that women who have previously experienced a stillbirth are more than three times as likely to lose another baby, highlighting the need for earlier pregnancy care.

By Juliet Omelo 2026-06-30 12:28:35

Study links previous stillbirth to threefold risk of losing another baby

Declining antenatal visits raise fresh maternal health concerns

The Council of Governors has raised concern over declining attendance for recommended antenatal care visits

By Juliet Omelo 2026-08-07 11:47:09

Declining antenatal visits raise fresh maternal health concerns

Family planning: Why women need support, not men's permission

For many women, deciding to prevent or delay pregnancy can mean visiting a clinic alone, choosing a contraceptive, dealing with side effects and, sometimes, defending that decision at home.

By Juliet Omelo 2026-08-24 08:00:00