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Chebet Birir

Chebet Birir writes for the Standard Health

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Dermatologists warn skin bleaching could cause kidney failure, cancer

By Chebet Birir 2025-03-11 10:32:14

Clinical officers call off strike after deal with government on CBA, internships

Clinical officers have called the strike after signing a return-to-work formula with the national government.

By Chebet Birir 2025-03-12 16:57:38

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The true cost of skin bleaching on health and identity

Companies that sell these products also promote the idea that lighter skin is more desirable, making people believe that skin bleaching is the best solution.

By Chebet Birir 2025-03-17 06:00:00

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The true cost of skin bleaching on health and identity

Companies that sell these products also promote the idea that lighter skin is more desirable, making people believe that skin bleaching is the best solution.

By Chebet Birir 2025-03-17 06:00:00

Government urged to avoid reliance on donor funding for vaccines

The government has been urged to avoid relying on donor support for immunization programs and instead focus on ways to increase domestic funding.

By Chebet Birir 2025-04-04 12:30:19

Government urged to avoid reliance on donor funding for vaccines

Survey shows most women lack access to sanitary products

As the world marks International Health Day, a survey on menstrual hygiene products by global women’s rights organisation Nguvu Collective has revealed critical accessibility gaps.

By Chebet Birir 2025-04-08 14:34:36

Survey shows most women lack access to sanitary products

The burden of leukemia

For Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia patients with more chronic conditions, the treatment averagely amounts to about Sh 600,000 per month, an amount many cannot afford.

By Chebet Birir 2025-04-21 00:00:00

Kenyan oncologist wins global award for leukemia work

This unique award celebrates individuals who have made outstanding contributions to improving CML treatment in low- and middle-income countries.

By Chebet Birir 2025-04-17 13:27:32

Kenyan oncologist wins global award for leukemia work

How blood clots lead to death

According to experts, blood clots are the leading cause of sudden death amongst seemingly healthy people, cancer patients, and hospitalised patients.

By Chebet Birir 2025-04-26 18:11:15

Thyroid disorders: What they are and how they affect body, treatments

According to the American Thyroid Association, your thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located at the front of your neck under your skin.

By Chebet Birir 2025-05-05 06:00:00

Thyroid disorders: What they are and how they affect body, treatments

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'I thought it was stress then I learned I had hypothyroidism'

Your thyroid’s main job is to control the speed of your metabolism (metabolic rate). This is the process of how your body transforms the food you consume into energy.

By Chebet Birir 2025-05-05 08:20:00

'I thought it was stress then I learned I had hypothyroidism'

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Bringing life, facing death: Horrific tales of mothers in labour wards

Instead of helping her handle the situation, the nurses hurled unprintable insults at Betty. Betty’s firstborn is now 25 years old and lives with asthma.

By Chebet Birir 2025-05-11 13:42:43

Bringing life, facing death: Horrific tales of mothers in labour wards

How proper training of midwives has helped decrease mortality rates, depression

Doulas in Kenya, especially in cities like Nairobi, are increasingly offering services that include prenatal education, labour support, and postpartum care.

By Chebet Birir 2025-05-11 14:36:45