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Why dating, motherhood remain lonely battles for women with sickle cell
For years, discussions on sickle cell disease have centred on pain, blood transfusions and survival.
By Maryann Muganda
2026-07-24 12:08:56
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
The uptake of Hepatitis B vaccination among healthcare workers remains low at 43 per cent.
By Antony Gitonga
2026-04-22 12:25:42
Recent data from the Ministry of Health shows that 26 counties have been flagged for high maternal mortality rates.
By Antony Gitonga
2026-04-20 09:57:00
The mother faces a 50 per cent mortality risk, and the fetus often does not survive, with an estimated perinatal mortality rate of 85 per cent.
By Rodgers Otiso
2026-04-20 09:00:00
Britam Foundation in Partnership with UNFPA launched Lea Salama initiative aimed at reduce maternal and neonatal mortality in Kwale and Nairobi Counties .
By Ryan Kerubo
2026-04-03 14:56:00
Reducing the risk starts with good antenatal care in early booking, screening for conditions like diabetes, monitoring foetal growth, and ensuring delivery well equipped facilities.
By Noel Nabiswa
2026-03-30 10:00:00
Kenya loses 92 infants and 15 women to childbirth-related causes daily, underscoring a public health emergency as experts warn decades of progress could stall if urgent measures are not taken.
By Mercy Kahenda
2026-03-21 07:00:00
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