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Blood clots in the lungs: Pulmonary embolism explained

Common warning signs of pulmonary embolism include sudden shortness of breath, sharp chest pain that worsens with deep breathing, and coughing, sometimes with blood.
By Dr Rachel Kerubo 2025-12-21 17:31:46
A High Court ruling this week declaring safe abortion a constitutional right has massive implications for hundreds of thousands of women and girls with unintended pregnancies.
By Irungu Houghton 2025-12-20 00:00:00
Responsible innovation is already making a difference. Ride-hailing services now offer GPS tracking, emergency buttons, and trip-sharing for added safety.
By Roy Sasaka Telewa 2025-12-19 15:47:47
In Kenya, thousands of people urgently in need of counselling and psychological support remain without access to these essential, life-saving services.
By Anne Kobia 2025-12-15 10:12:15
Jamii Imara Mashinani initiative a game changer in health care.
By Mary Muthoni 2025-12-11 10:06:55
Each year, an estimated 33,600 newborns die from preventable causes, including prematurity, infections, and birth complications.
By Julliet Omwoha And Rose Kamuyu 2025-11-30 07:22:00
Too many of our babies don’t see their first month, with an estimated 33,600 newborn deaths every year due to preventable causes like prematurity, infections, and birth complications.
By Julliet Omwoha And Rose Kamuyu 2025-11-24 13:55:18
Contrary to popular belief, Gen Z isn’t the happiest generation. Research shows they report higher levels of anxiety, depression and loneliness than any previous generation.
By Dr Catherine Mutisya 2025-11-24 00:00:00
While there have been real concerns about the risks involved in plastic surgery, myths are the major impediments preventing individuals from reaching their physical appearance goals.
By Mukami Gathariki 2025-11-23 11:35:53
When donor aid began to plateau around 2010 and decline by 2015, it was not a surprise, it was a long-anticipated reckoning: “build sustainable systems or face patchwork solutions.”
By Cosmas Mugambi 2025-11-16 18:25:00
In Kenya, if someone dies in a hospital, the remains can be detained until bills are paid, even though multiple court rulings have condemned this.
By Wanja Maina 2025-11-16 08:30:00
Kenya’s per-capita egg consumption stood at just 1.42 kilogrammes in 2021 – roughly 24 eggs per person per year
By Kahenya Njenga And Akoth Nyakiti 2025-11-10 06:46:00