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Expectant mother who was turned away by nurse, saved by traditional birth attendant in Makueni
HEALTH .

The County Government of Makueni is seeking answers from a senior nurse based in Mavivye Lituu Health Center in Kilome…

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Taskforce begins public hearings on illegal kidney transplant in Kenya
HEALTH .

The task force appointed by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale to probe alleged malpractice in kidney transplant services at the…

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Differentiating Asthma from Pneumonia: a doctor’s perspective
HEALTH .

Dr. Njoroge Tonny, a General Physician, sheds light on the critical differences and similarities between asthma and pneumonia in both…

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New cancer drug doubles survival rates in historic breakthrough
HEALTH .

A revolutionary immunotherapy drug has doubled survival time for patients battling advanced head and neck cancer, marking the most significant…

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World Menstrual Hygiene Day: Addressing menstrual stigma
HEALTH .

Menstrual Hygiene Day happens worldwide every year on May 28th when people come together to highlight the importance of good…

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Ulcers vs. H. pylori: Understanding the difference behind the discomfort
EXPLAINER, HEALTH .

Lately, I’ve been dealing with waves of nausea, persistent acidity, and alarming bouts of vomiting. At first, the doctor told…

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How misdiagnosis is endangering lives of patients in Kenya
EXPLAINER, HEALTH .

Imagine going to the hospital with hope only to leave with the wrong treatment or expired drugs. That’s the reality…

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Kenya reaffirms commitment to end HIV/AIDS, eyes 2030 deadline
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Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale held a bilateral meeting with UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima in Geneva, underscoring Kenya’s dedication…

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KMPDC shuts down 511 private health facilities over safety violations
HEALTH .

The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) has shut down 511 private health facilities across Mandera, Nairobi, and Wajir…

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King Charles III sends message of support to Joe Biden after cancer diagnosis
HEALTH, WORLD .

King Charles III has reached out to former U.S. President Joe Biden with a heartfelt message of support following his…

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World’s first human bladder transplant performed in U.S.
HEALTH, WORLD .

In a groundbreaking medical breakthrough, surgeons at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, have successfully performed the…

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How thousands of Kenyan children with type 1 diabetes suffer in silence
HEALTH, WORLD .

A new report by the Access to Medicine Foundation has revealed a troubling gap in care for children and young…

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Baby on board: Passenger gives birth while travelling from Nairobi
HEALTH, HUMAN INTEREST .

Passengers aboard the Ena Coach bus were left in awe and joy on Thursday May 15, 2025 in the morning…

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Busia: Health officials raise alarm over an increase in Mpox cases
HEALTH .

Health officials in Busia County have raised alarm over a surge in Mpox infections, urging residents to stay vigilant and…

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Teen dies in Embu after eating contaminated food
Counties, Crime .

A 14-year-old boy from Cavari Village in Mavuria Ward, Mbeere South Constituency, Embu County, has died after consuming food suspected…

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