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Chebet Birir

Controversy stalks adoption of GMOs depite experts' assurance

The BT maize variety at the centre of heated conversations could be unprecedented in the country, but the technology is not entirely new, especially in the West.

Controversy stalks adoption of GMOs depite experts' assurance

Ruto admits SHA skepticism, dodges vaccination issue

Ruto admits SHA skepticism, dodges vaccination issue

Antimicrobial resistance a global threat as Kenya marks awareness week

Antimicrobial resistance a global threat as Kenya marks awareness week

Immunity: Why the Gates Foundation is stoking controversy

Immunity: Why the Gates Foundation is stoking controversy

GBV cases still rampant among PWDs

As the world marks the 16 days against gender-based violence, many people living with disabilities continue to face Gender-based violence (GBV).

GBV cases still rampant among PWDs

University of Nairobi Marks Global Entrepreneurship Week

The University of Nairobi marked Global Entrepreneurship Week Kenya 2024 with a vibrant event emphasizing “Entrepreneurship is for Everyone.”

University of Nairobi Marks Global Entrepreneurship Week

Born too soon: Agony, loss, and triumph of preemie mums

In Kenya, prematurity accounts for one-third of all newborn deaths, alongside birth asphyxia and infections. It is the leading cause of death in children under the age of five years.

Born too soon: Agony, loss, and triumph of preemie mums

Medics bank on new strategy to combat antimicrobial resistance

Antimicrobial resistance is not only a pressing global health and socioeconomic crisis but has significant impacts on human and animal health, food production, and the environment.

Medics bank on new strategy to combat antimicrobial resistance

Battling trypanosomiasis to boost food security in Lambwe

Livestock are susceptible to various diseases that can impact animal health and farm productivity

Battling trypanosomiasis to boost food security in Lambwe

When they remember not days: Burden of Dementia

According to the World Health Organization, currently, more than 55 million people have dementia worldwide, over 60% of whom live in low-and middle-income countries.

When they remember not days: Burden of Dementia

How micro-organisms in your digestive system affect your overall wellbeing

Our digestive system contains microbiota (bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other microorganisms) that help support energy harvesting, digestion, and immune defense.

How micro-organisms in your digestive system affect your overall wellbeing

Former Lancet CEO Kalebi banks on new lab to revolutionise healthcare industry

The new lab represents the future of healthcare, where precision, speed, and reliability meet to provide the best possible care for all.

By 2 months ago

Former Lancet CEO Kalebi banks on new lab to revolutionise healthcare industry

How noxious work environments are aggravating mental health crisis

According to WHO, of the 60 percent of the world’s population that is in work, an estimated 15 per cent were reported to have a mental disorder in 2019.

By 2 months ago

How noxious work environments are aggravating mental health crisis

Eyeglasses could boost lifetime earnings by Sh2m

A five-year-old child who receives eyeglasses and who wears them consistently up until they are 18 years old will earn an average of 125 per cent more in their lifetime.

By 2 months ago

Eyeglasses could boost lifetime earnings by Sh2m

Board launches campaign to help women overcome FGM trauma

The Anti-FGM Board will launch a campaign dubbed “Dear Daughter” in Kajiado county to sensitise mothers to stop passing on the FGM trauma to their daughters.

By 2 months ago

Board launches campaign to help women overcome FGM trauma

Kajiado county to conduct eye screening to mark World Sight Day

The number of blind people in Kenya has continued to increase even as the government decries the low number of eye specialists

By 2 months ago

Kajiado county to conduct eye screening to mark World Sight Day

Nutritionists decry being ignored as malnutrition cases soar

Okeyo argues that many nutritionists have not registered their details on the digital database and many have not been licensed, hence cannot easily get employed.

By 2 months ago

Nutritionists decry being ignored as malnutrition cases soar

Ground-breaking study on Dementia launched in Nairobi

Africa faces unique challenges in addressing Dementia, including limited resources, varying levels of healthcare infrastructure, and a need for greater awareness and education.

By 3 months ago

Ground-breaking study on Dementia launched in Nairobi

Local firms top innovators list in African healthcare

Healthtech consulting firm Salient Advisory has named MYDAWA, Maisha Meds and 22 other health firms as the leading innovators that are transforming healthcare systems across Africa.

By 4 months ago

Local firms top innovators list in African healthcare

We need to talk to our children about climate change

According to UNICEF, approximately 1 billion children are at an 'extremely high risk' of the impacts of the climate crisis.

By 8 months ago

We need to talk to our children about climate change

GBV cases still rampant among PWDs

As the world marks the 16 days against gender-based violence, many people living with disabilities continue to face Gender-based violence (GBV).

GBV cases still rampant among PWDs

University of Nairobi Marks Global Entrepreneurship Week

The University of Nairobi marked Global Entrepreneurship Week Kenya 2024 with a vibrant event emphasizing “Entrepreneurship is for Everyone.”

University of Nairobi Marks Global Entrepreneurship Week

Born too soon: Agony, loss, and triumph of preemie mums

In Kenya, prematurity accounts for one-third of all newborn deaths, alongside birth asphyxia and infections. It is the leading cause of death in children under the age of five years.

Born too soon: Agony, loss, and triumph of preemie mums

Medics bank on new strategy to combat antimicrobial resistance

Antimicrobial resistance is not only a pressing global health and socioeconomic crisis but has significant impacts on human and animal health, food production, and the environment.

Medics bank on new strategy to combat antimicrobial resistance

Battling trypanosomiasis to boost food security in Lambwe

Livestock are susceptible to various diseases that can impact animal health and farm productivity

Battling trypanosomiasis to boost food security in Lambwe

When they remember not days: Burden of Dementia

According to the World Health Organization, currently, more than 55 million people have dementia worldwide, over 60% of whom live in low-and middle-income countries.

When they remember not days: Burden of Dementia

How micro-organisms in your digestive system affect your overall wellbeing

Our digestive system contains microbiota (bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other microorganisms) that help support energy harvesting, digestion, and immune defense.

How micro-organisms in your digestive system affect your overall wellbeing

Former Lancet CEO Kalebi banks on new lab to revolutionise healthcare industry

The new lab represents the future of healthcare, where precision, speed, and reliability meet to provide the best possible care for all.

By 2 months ago

Former Lancet CEO Kalebi banks on new lab to revolutionise healthcare industry

How noxious work environments are aggravating mental health crisis

According to WHO, of the 60 percent of the world’s population that is in work, an estimated 15 per cent were reported to have a mental disorder in 2019.

By 2 months ago

How noxious work environments are aggravating mental health crisis

Eyeglasses could boost lifetime earnings by Sh2m

A five-year-old child who receives eyeglasses and who wears them consistently up until they are 18 years old will earn an average of 125 per cent more in their lifetime.

By 2 months ago

Eyeglasses could boost lifetime earnings by Sh2m

Board launches campaign to help women overcome FGM trauma

The Anti-FGM Board will launch a campaign dubbed “Dear Daughter” in Kajiado county to sensitise mothers to stop passing on the FGM trauma to their daughters.

By 2 months ago

Board launches campaign to help women overcome FGM trauma

Kajiado county to conduct eye screening to mark World Sight Day

The number of blind people in Kenya has continued to increase even as the government decries the low number of eye specialists

By 2 months ago

Kajiado county to conduct eye screening to mark World Sight Day

Nutritionists decry being ignored as malnutrition cases soar

Okeyo argues that many nutritionists have not registered their details on the digital database and many have not been licensed, hence cannot easily get employed.

By 2 months ago

Nutritionists decry being ignored as malnutrition cases soar

Ground-breaking study on Dementia launched in Nairobi

Africa faces unique challenges in addressing Dementia, including limited resources, varying levels of healthcare infrastructure, and a need for greater awareness and education.

By 3 months ago

Ground-breaking study on Dementia launched in Nairobi

Local firms top innovators list in African healthcare

Healthtech consulting firm Salient Advisory has named MYDAWA, Maisha Meds and 22 other health firms as the leading innovators that are transforming healthcare systems across Africa.

By 4 months ago

Local firms top innovators list in African healthcare

We need to talk to our children about climate change

According to UNICEF, approximately 1 billion children are at an 'extremely high risk' of the impacts of the climate crisis.

By 8 months ago

We need to talk to our children about climate change

GBV cases still rampant among PWDs

As the world marks the 16 days against gender-based violence, many people living with disabilities continue to face Gender-based violence (GBV).

GBV cases still rampant among PWDs

University of Nairobi Marks Global Entrepreneurship Week

The University of Nairobi marked Global Entrepreneurship Week Kenya 2024 with a vibrant event emphasizing “Entrepreneurship is for Everyone.”

University of Nairobi Marks Global Entrepreneurship Week

Born too soon: Agony, loss, and triumph of preemie mums

In Kenya, prematurity accounts for one-third of all newborn deaths, alongside birth asphyxia and infections. It is the leading cause of death in children under the age of five years.

Born too soon: Agony, loss, and triumph of preemie mums

Medics bank on new strategy to combat antimicrobial resistance

Antimicrobial resistance is not only a pressing global health and socioeconomic crisis but has significant impacts on human and animal health, food production, and the environment.

Medics bank on new strategy to combat antimicrobial resistance

Battling trypanosomiasis to boost food security in Lambwe

Livestock are susceptible to various diseases that can impact animal health and farm productivity

Battling trypanosomiasis to boost food security in Lambwe

When they remember not days: Burden of Dementia

According to the World Health Organization, currently, more than 55 million people have dementia worldwide, over 60% of whom live in low-and middle-income countries.

When they remember not days: Burden of Dementia

How micro-organisms in your digestive system affect your overall wellbeing

Our digestive system contains microbiota (bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other microorganisms) that help support energy harvesting, digestion, and immune defense.

How micro-organisms in your digestive system affect your overall wellbeing

Former Lancet CEO Kalebi banks on new lab to revolutionise healthcare industry

The new lab represents the future of healthcare, where precision, speed, and reliability meet to provide the best possible care for all.

By 2 months ago

Former Lancet CEO Kalebi banks on new lab to revolutionise healthcare industry

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