Chebet Birir

Chebet Birir writes for the Standard Health

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We need to talk to our children about climate change

By Chebet Birir 2024-04-08 00:00:00

Ground-breaking study on Dementia launched in Nairobi

Africa faces unique challenges in addressing Dementia, including limited resources, varying levels of healthcare infrastructure, and a need for greater awareness and education.

By Chebet Birir 2024-09-13 16:04:29

Nutritionists decry being ignored as malnutrition cases soar

Okeyo argues that many nutritionists have not registered their details on the digital database and many have not been licensed, hence cannot easily get employed.

By Chebet Birir 2024-09-29 10:41:17

Nutritionists decry being ignored as malnutrition cases soar

Okeyo argues that many nutritionists have not registered their details on the digital database and many have not been licensed, hence cannot easily get employed.

By Chebet Birir 2024-09-29 10:41:17

Kajiado county to conduct eye screening to mark World Sight Day

The number of blind people in Kenya has continued to increase even as the government decries the low number of eye specialists

By Chebet Birir 2024-10-07 17:26:21

Kajiado county to conduct eye screening to mark World Sight Day

Eyeglasses could boost lifetime earnings by Sh2m

A five-year-old child who receives eyeglasses and who wears them consistently up until they are 18 years old will earn an average of 125 per cent more in their lifetime.

By Chebet Birir 2024-10-11 16:14:49

Eyeglasses could boost lifetime earnings by Sh2m

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How noxious work environments are aggravating mental health crisis

According to WHO, of the 60 percent of the world’s population that is in work, an estimated 15 per cent were reported to have a mental disorder in 2019.

By Chebet Birir 2024-10-14 00:00:00

How noxious work environments are aggravating mental health crisis

Former Lancet CEO Kalebi banks on new lab to revolutionise healthcare industry

The new lab represents the future of healthcare, where precision, speed, and reliability meet to provide the best possible care for all.

By Chebet Birir 2024-10-17 16:42:02

Former Lancet CEO Kalebi banks on new lab to revolutionise healthcare industry

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How micro-organisms in your digestive system affect your overall wellbeing

Our digestive system contains microbiota (bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other microorganisms) that help support energy harvesting, digestion, and immune defense.

By Chebet Birir 2024-10-28 20:30:00

How micro-organisms in your digestive system affect your overall wellbeing

When they remember not days: Burden of Dementia

According to the World Health Organization, currently, more than 55 million people have dementia worldwide, over 60% of whom live in low-and middle-income countries.

By Chebet Birir 2024-11-04 16:00:00

When they remember not days: Burden of Dementia

Battling trypanosomiasis to boost food security in Lambwe

Livestock are susceptible to various diseases that can impact animal health and farm productivity

By Chebet Birir 2024-11-11 00:00:00

Battling trypanosomiasis to boost food security in Lambwe

Medics bank on new strategy to combat antimicrobial resistance

Antimicrobial resistance is not only a pressing global health and socioeconomic crisis but has significant impacts on human and animal health, food production, and the environment.

By Chebet Birir 2024-11-20 12:46:39

Medics bank on new strategy to combat antimicrobial resistance

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.

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