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Cervical Cancer: Awareness, Prevention, and Treatment
Cervical cancer (Ca cervix) is the fourth most common cancer among women worldwide. In Kenya, it remains a leading cause of cancer-related deaths due …
HealthUnderstanding Appendicitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Management
Appendicitis is the inflammation of the appendix, a small pouch attached to the large intestine. It is commonly caused by obstruction of the appendix …
HealthCancer Warning Signs:Three Signals Your Body Should Never Ignore
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, yet many cases can be treated successfully if detected early. The disease develops when …
HealthWorld TB Day: A Global Call to End Tuberculosis
Every year on March 24, the world marks World TB Day—a day dedicated to raising awareness about Tuberculosis (TB), one of the deadliest infectious …
NewsHealth Crisis Deepens in Laikipia as Nurses and Midwives Down Tools
Health Crisis Deepens in Laikipia as Nurses and Midwives Down ToolsLAIKIPIA, KENYA – Public healthcare in Laikipia County has been thrown into disarray following …
NewsHealth Crisis Deepens in Laikipia as Nurses and Midwives Down Tools
Health Crisis Deepens in Laikipia as Nurses and Midwives Down ToolsLAIKIPIA, KENYA – Public healthcare in Laikipia County has been thrown into disarray following …
NewsFormer CS Raphael Tuju Rushed to ICU as Health Concerns Escalate.
Reports indicate deterioration as doctors intervene amid heightened concernFormer Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju has reportedly been rushed to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at …
HealthGastroenteritis: Understanding the Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Understanding Gastroenteritis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and PreventionGastroenteritis is a common yet potentially serious condition characterized by inflammation of the stomach and intestines. Often referred …
HealthDirector of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Suspends the Prosecution of Nairobi Hospital Directors Amid Governance Concerns.
In a legal and governance landscape surrounding one of Kenya’s private health institutions, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has stepped back at least …
HealthKenya’s Maternal Health Drive Gains Momentum to end Maternal Deaths.
The IMNHC 2026 Pre-Conference is currently underway at the Boma Hotel, convening policymakers, healthcare professionals, and global partners around a shared and urgent goal—ending …