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Maryann Muganda

Neurological conditions that come with aging on the rise in Kenya, warn experts

In many African societies, brain-related conditions are often stigmatised, and sometimes seen as witchcraft.

Neurological conditions that come with aging on the rise in Kenya, warn experts

Gaps in new health insurance scheme hurting patients

Gaps in new health insurance scheme hurting patients

Silent tragedy: Understanding Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Silent tragedy: Understanding Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

One dead as Kenya Mpox cases hit 14

One dead as Kenya Mpox cases hit 14

State now promises to clear hospitals' debt

The government has committed to settle debts owed to private and faith-based health facilities by the defunct NHIF starting with a disbursement of Sh1.5 billion within 90 days.

State now promises to clear hospitals' debt

How postpartum haemorrhage risk is killing joy of motherhood

According to the WHO, postpartum hemorrhage affects approximately 14 million women globally each year, resulting in about 70,000 maternal deaths.

How postpartum haemorrhage risk is killing joy of motherhood

Urgent calls to end sexual violence dominate Girl Child's day

Conflicts around the world continue to displace families, with girls often bearing the brunt of consequences, including increased risk of violence and interrupted schooling.

Urgent calls to end sexual violence dominate Girl Child's day

Foggy living: Struggles of those trapped in mental ailments

The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with Mathari Hospital has launched a five-year strategic plan for 2024-2029.

Foggy living: Struggles of those trapped in mental ailments

Calls to end sexual violence against children dominate Girl Child's day

Persistent data gaps, particularly on boys’ experiences and non-contact forms of sexual violence, highlight the need for increased investment in data collection.

Calls to end sexual violence against children dominate Girl Child's day

Kenya on high alert as Marburg virus cases increase in Rwanda

Marburg virus disease is a rare but severe hemorrhagic fever that affects humans and non-human primates. It belongs to the same family as the Ebola virus and is equally deadly.

Kenya on high alert as Marburg virus cases increase in Rwanda

Fight to decriminalise attempted suicide gains momentum as cases surge

Globally, the WHO reports that more than 700,000 people die by suicide every year, with 77 per cent of these deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries.

Fight to decriminalise attempted suicide gains momentum as cases surge

Gold in the blood: Study highlights its potential role in human health

Scientists say that gold, being an excellent conductor of electricity, may play a subtle yet crucial role in transmitting electrical signals throughout our body.

Gold in the blood: Study highlights its potential role in human health

Clinical officers threaten strike over enrolment in SHA system

Kuco says move has forced them to serve clients who are paying in cash only. Kenyans continue to express dissatisfaction with the forced transition from NHIF to SHIF.

Clinical officers threaten strike over enrolment in SHA system

Protests as NHIF members are migrated to new health scheme

There were widespread complaints after members of the now-defunct National Health Insurance Fund were migrated to the new Social Health Authority.

Protests as NHIF members are migrated to new health scheme

Mending broken hearts: Kenya's fight against cardiovascular disease

A study from KEMRI in 2023 revealed that only 22 per cent of Kenyans with hypertension are on treatment, highlighting a significant gap in disease management.

Mending broken hearts: Kenya's fight against cardiovascular disease

Rabies, a deadly threat to man's best friend

In Kenya, rabies claims an estimated 2,000 lives annually, straining the bond between humans and their canine companions.

Rabies, a deadly threat to man's best friend

Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis silent threat to children

A rare but potentially life-threatening condition known as Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis (RRP) is affecting an increasing number of patients, particularly children.

Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis silent threat to children

Death of intern doctor points out unresolved health sector issues

The medical community has been shaken by the tragic death of Dr Desree Moraa Obwogi, a medical intern at Gatundu Level 5 Hospital

Death of intern doctor points out unresolved health sector issues

Rising suicide rates among Kenyan medics

Dr Desree Moraa Obwogi's death is not an isolated incident but part of a disturbing trend that has left the medical fraternity reeling.

Rising suicide rates among Kenyan medics

Inhalers: Lifesavers for asthma, but hidden environmental threat

According to a 2019 WHO report, a typical inhaler containing the propellant HFA-134a has a carbon footprint equivalent to a 180-mile car journey.

Inhalers: Lifesavers for asthma, but hidden environmental threat

Navigating urethral defects in newborns

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), hypospadias affects approximately one in 250 male births worldwide.

Navigating urethral defects in newborns

Crisis deepens at Nairobi Hospital as doctors issue strike threat

This comes amid a deepening crisis, occasioned by management wrangles, with some stakeholders calling for the resignation of the hospital’s board.

Crisis deepens at Nairobi Hospital as doctors issue strike threat

Supplies management agency enhances crackdown on unlicensed practitioners

The initiative comes as part of KISM’s broader strategy to combat fraud and enhance the integrity of public procurement processes.

Supplies management agency enhances crackdown on unlicensed practitioners

Africa's counterfeit drug crisis

New research suggests that up to one-fifth of medicines circulating in the continent may be fake or substandard.

Africa's counterfeit drug crisis

Lymphoma: Deadly cancer claiming lives of children in Africa

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society describe Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma as a type of cancer that begins in the lymphatic system, which is part of the body’s germ-fighting immune system.

Lymphoma: Deadly cancer claiming lives of children in Africa

300 killed in a year of banditry attacks - report

Increased use of terrorism-like violence shows that the modern-day livestock rustling has evolved significantly from the traditional cattle raiding practices

300 killed in a year of banditry attacks - report

Hemorrhoids: Common yet hidden disease affecting millions globally

Dr Naftaly Ngugi Gitau explains that haemorrhoids occur when veins in the lower part of the rectum and anus become swollen. While sometimes painless, they can bleed.

By 2 months ago

Hemorrhoids: Common yet hidden disease affecting millions globally

CS says State will procure 2 million Mpox jabs, warns on false reports

Health CS Deborah Barasa said the vaccines will be allocated to high-risk individuals, as part of a broader strategy to mitigate the spread of the disease.

By 2 months ago

CS says State will procure 2 million Mpox jabs, warns on false reports

Kenya ranks poorly in USAID report on maternal mortality in Africa

Kenya ranks among the top five African countries with the highest rates of maternal mortality, a statistic that casts a long shadow over the country's health policies.

By 2 months ago

Kenya ranks poorly in USAID report on maternal mortality in Africa

Yet another suspected mpox case as Africa grapples with response

Samples from a 21-year-old woman referred to a Thika hospital from Murang’a are being analysed. Since January, Africa has reported over 13,700 mpox cases, resulting in 1,500 deaths.

By 2 months ago

Yet another suspected mpox case as Africa grapples with response

Stiff Person Syndrome: A rare but debilitating neurological disorder

Stiff Person Syndrome can have a profound impact on the patient, often leading to significant disability and reduced quality of life.

By 2 months ago

Stiff Person Syndrome: A rare but debilitating neurological disorder

More young mothers adopt bottle-feeding to avoid 'sagging boobs'

Breastfeeding has been touted as a critical part of motherhood as it creates the first strong bond between mother and baby, which grows stronger into their adulthood.

By 3 months ago

More young mothers adopt bottle-feeding to avoid 'sagging boobs'

'Distracted for 20 minutes then my baby drowned'

"I heard my house help’s horrific scream from the backyard. She had found Joy in the pool, lifeless. I ran out, my heart pounding. I kept repeating, ‘No, no, no! Please, God, take me instead!"

By 3 months ago

'Distracted for 20 minutes then my baby drowned'

Patients set to benefit under proposed law on patient care

When passed, it is expected to fill a major gap in health outcomes and instill quality improvement as an organisation practice in public and private hospitals.

By 3 months ago

Patients set to benefit under proposed law on patient care

KICC CEO to lead global conferencing association

James Mwaura will serve as the elected Chairperson for the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), African Chapter, for a two-year term.

By 3 months ago

KICC CEO to lead global conferencing association

Sudan's children endure hunger as rival generals battle for power

Recent reports from Save the Children and UNICEF paint a grim picture of an entire generation at risk.

By 3 months ago

Sudan's children endure hunger as rival generals battle for power

Night of resolve: Medical interns stage vigil at Afya House

Approximately 200–300 interns remained outside Afya House throughout the night, carrying umbrellas, plastic carpets, sleeping bags, speakers, and floodlights.

By 3 months ago

Night of resolve: Medical interns stage vigil at Afya House

Medical sector in turmoil as interns storm Afya House

The intern doctors appealed to Kenyans for solidarity, highlighting their past support during the Finance Bill Protests.

By 3 months ago

Medical sector in turmoil as interns storm Afya House

Living with herpes: Navigating relationships and mental health

For many, discovering they have herpes can be a pivotal moment one that challenges perceptions, tests relationships, and prompts difficult conversations about health, trust, and stigma.

By 3 months ago

Living with herpes: Navigating relationships and mental health

Mbagathi Hospital performs landmark reconstructive surgery

In a groundbreaking development for Nairobi's healthcare sector, Mbagathi Level 5 Hospital has successfully performed its first-ever complex reconstructive plastic surgery.

By 3 months ago

Mbagathi Hospital performs landmark reconstructive surgery

Clock ticks away as mother clings on hope in battle to save baby Wairimu

Doctors says baby Wairimu who suffers from bone marrow failure syndrome may not survive beyond July 5 unless an urgent bone marrow transplant is conducted in India.

By 4 months ago

Clock ticks away as mother clings on hope in battle to save baby Wairimu

Beyond the sting: Long-term physical and psychological effects of teargas

One of the primary concerns with teargas exposure is its effect on the respiratory system.

By 4 months ago

Beyond the sting: Long-term physical and psychological effects of teargas

Striking clinical officers pledge free medical care during protests

The medics have been on strike for 85 days after a standoff with the government.

By 4 months ago

Striking clinical officers pledge free medical care during protests

Striking clinical officers to offer free medical assistance during protests

The medics are volunteering to treat both demonstrators and law enforcement officers caught in the crossfire in the demos that are slated to kick off on Tuesday.

By 4 months ago

Striking clinical officers to offer free medical assistance during protests

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