Lonah Kibet

Lonah Kibet writes for the Standard Health

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Western Kenya hit by sickle cell anaemia

By Lonah Kibet
Jun. 19, 2015

Mother's 30-year battle with heart disease

For Anastasia Abanja, 41, hospital wards had been her second home as she battled a heart disease. She first went to hospital in 1982, aged seven.

By Lonah Kibet
Sep. 27, 2015

'Unhealthy lifestyle main cause of heart disease'

There is a rising prevalence of heart disease in the country due to unhealthy life choices, the Kenya Cardiac Society (KCS) has said.

By Lonah Kibet
Sep. 28, 2015

'Unhealthy lifestyle main cause of heart disease'

There is a rising prevalence of heart disease in the country due to unhealthy life choices, the Kenya Cardiac Society (KCS) has said.

By Lonah Kibet
Sep. 28, 2015

State finally releases Sh220m for free maternity services

The Government has set aside Sh220 million to support the free maternity services programme in public hospitals.

By Lonah Kibet
Nov. 2, 2015

State finally releases Sh220m for free maternity services

Polio stole my legs, but now I have a new lease of life, says single mum

Despite being physically disabled, Joyce Njuguna, is one determined lady. She has refused to be labelled a loser and a beggar and is determined to make a decent living despite the many odds against her.

By Lonah Kibet
Nov. 22, 2015

Polio stole my legs, but now I have a new lease of life, says single mum

Eight in every ten Kenyans suffer from nerve tension

Are you the kind who sits for long hours day-in and day-out? Well, you could be at risk of suffering from nerve tension.

By Lonah Kibet
Jan. 21, 2016

Eight in every ten Kenyans suffer from nerve tension

Kenya issues Yellow Fever alert

The Government has issued a Yellow Fever alert after one case was reported in Nairobi. Health officials within the country are now required to vet individuals arriving from Yellow Fever high risk countries.

By Lonah Kibet
Mar. 16, 2016