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Easter should bring joy, not preventable health dangers

Each year, increased movement and social interaction bring familiar challenges. More vehicles on the road often translate into higher rates of accidents.
By Mary Muthoni Muriuki 2026-04-04 08:44:00
Global health security depends on science, innovation and equitable systems to prevent and manage fast-spreading disease outbreaks before they disrupt lives and economies.
By Dr Kamene Kimenye 2026-03-30 06:00:00
Every parent in Kenya knows the fear of a sick child.
By Veronicah Chuchu 2026-03-27 00:00:00
Lenacapavir, recently introduced in Kenya, is a long-acting HIV preventive medicine, not a vaccine, offering six-monthly protection through pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).
By Angella Langat 2026-03-24 00:00:00
The fight against Tuberculosis requires collective action beyond healthcare workers, with communities playing a crucial role in stopping its spread.
By James Marcomic And Jeremiah Okari 2026-03-23 06:00:00
Mental health is a common crisis among university students, but people don’t speak about it.
By Ochekit Giovanni 2026-03-18 16:24:19
Kenya’s adoption of long-acting injectable lenacapavir is a major HIV prevention breakthrough, but its success will depend on public trust and dignity in delivery.
By Angella Langat 2026-03-11 00:00:00
An increasing number of young people now claim cannabis is a necessary tool to navigate anxiety, insomnia, or the crushing weight of modern stress.
By Catherine Syengo Mutisya 2026-02-16 16:48:07
What makes cervical cancer unique is that it is both preventable and treatable through HPV vaccination and early detection via effective screening.
By Washington Onyango and Dismas Congo Ouma 2026-02-07 07:45:00
In 2026, the most radical act a Kenyan can perform is to prioritise psychological well-being over the relentless pursuit of "more."
By Dr Catherine Syengo Mutisya 2026-02-05 18:01:31
Countries that introduced HPV vaccination early are already reporting dramatic reductions in severe cervical disease and cancer.
By Dr Musa Misiani 2026-02-02 06:00:00
Every day, mothers, daughters, and sisters in Kenya lose their lives to cervical cancer, a largely preventable disease.
By Dismas Congo Ouma 2026-02-01 13:01:44