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Inside Kenya's contraceptive crisis as thirst for sex peaks

Among the affected commodities are DMPA-IM, a three-monthly contraceptive injection administered by a health worker
By Stecy Atieno 2026-09-04 12:02:52
Members of Parliament are now seeking the status of maternity leave in the country.
By Irene Githinji 2026-08-18 09:15:00
For years, discussions on sickle cell disease have centred on pain, blood transfusions and survival.
By Maryann Muganda 2026-07-24 12:08:56
Uganda's Ministry of Health warns male survivors of Ebola, warning that while they may have recovered from the disease, the virus can remain in semen
By Eunice Omollo 2026-06-26 17:40:00
In epilepsy, groups of brain cells can suddenly “misfire” all at once, creating abnormal electrical patterns.
By Rosa Agutu 2026-06-15 08:00:00
According to the ECHA's recommended classification, TFA "may impair fertility" and "may cause harm to the unborn child."
By AFP 2026-06-10 15:15:37
As governments around the world struggle with ways to reverse plunging birth rates, new US studies suggest they have ignored a key culprit the smartphone.
By AFP 2026-06-09 09:41:15
In recognition of health-related challenges associated with menstruation, perimenopause and menopause, the policy introduces one (1) day of paid leave per month for its employees.
By Patrick Vidija 2026-06-04 06:11:00
Health experts are calling for increased investment in maternal healthcare to end obstetric fistula, a preventable childbirth injury affecting thousands.
By Ryan Kerubo 2026-05-26 15:27:08
Emergency contraception is used to prevent pregnancy after sexual intercourse without protection.
By Rose Mukonyo
Apr. 11, 2022
The mother of five girls has resigned to her fate, saying she won’t get more children.
By Gardy Chacha
Apr. 5, 2022
Most men visit sex clinics alone before tagging along their partners from the perception that when the sex failure is their fault.
By Rosa Agutu
Mar. 7, 2022