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Acute condom shortage linked to donor cuts, raising sex risk fears
There are growing fears of a rise in HIV and other sexually transmitted infections as the country runs out of condoms.
By Mercy Kahenda
2026-02-17 00:00:00
By Elizabeth Angira
2026-02-16 11:00:00
Drug resistance, driven by the misuse and overuse of antibiotics, is fast becoming one of Kenya’s most pressing health threats, with consequences that extend across Africa.
By Ryan Kerubo
2026-02-16 08:10:00
Instead of going to a health facility for tests, many people reach for a leftover pill, a familiar antibiotic from a nearby chemist or advice from a friend feels quicker, cheaper and easier.
By Ryan Kerubo
2026-02-16 08:00:00
Justice systems across Africa remain inaccessible, costly and unsafe for most survivors of GBV, effectively denying women and girls legal redress despite decades of legal reforms.
By Maryann Muganda
2026-02-16 08:00:00
A study has revealed that women who underwent chemotherapy treatment in childhood are more likely to retain their fertility than their male counterparts later in life.
By Ayoki Onyango
2026-02-16 00:00:00
To prevent weight regain, consider building meals around lean protein and whole grains and noticing where calories might be creeping in, such as snacks, sugary drinks and alcohol.
By The Conversation
2026-02-16 00:00:00
For parents whose children are diagnosed with sickle cell disease, every day becomes a struggle against a silent, life-threatening condition that affects millions across Sub-Saharan Africa.
By Rodgers Otiso
2026-02-16 00:00:00
For Mariam Katana, caring for her 15‑year‑old granddaughter Joyce, who has battled malaria for two days, the illness feels like a permanent member of the household.
By Jasmine Atieno
2026-02-16 00:00:00
Caregivers and parents in Homa Bay County have been urged to take their daughters aged between 10 and 15 for vaccination against HPV, the leading cause of cervical cancer.
By James Omoro
2026-02-15 16:53:28
Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has brokered a deal with Murang'a County Government to address longstanding grievances affecting doctors in the county.
By David Njaaga
2026-02-15 12:36:00
The President said the government has restructured Kenya's health financing framework, expanding pre-paid access to maternal care through the new Social Health Authority.
By PCS
2026-02-14 14:39:51
At least 102 residents were diagnosed with cervical, breast, and prostate cancers after 1,172 people attended a mass screening exercise in West Pokot County.
By Irissheel Shanzu
2026-02-14 00:00:00
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