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Medical camp reveals hidden health crisis around Mombasa's Mwakirunge dumpsite
For years, many residents living around the Mwakirunge dumpsite in Mombasa County have endured illness without seeking medical care, because they cannot afford it.
By Eunice Omollo
2026-07-30 08:00:00
Nearly 100 nurses at Mathari Hospital say years of rolling three-month contracts have left them battling anxiety.
By Eunice Omollo
2026-07-29 14:12:18
Health experts are warning that hepatitis B remains a silent but highly infectious public health threat in Kenya, with millions undiagnosed due to low awareness, stigma and limited screening.
By Mercy Kahenda
2026-07-28 06:00:00
An African American activist has urged Kenya to reject the United States' America First Global Health Strategy, claiming that the policy would have a devastating impact on health systems.
By Noel Nabiswa
2026-07-27 16:47:23
The stories of two Kenyan teenagers highlight how adolescent pregnancy often leaves young mothers to shoulder the emotional, financial and educational burden alone.
By Stecy Atieno
2026-07-27 09:10:00
Dementia is not a normal part of aging or a single disease, but a group of brain disorders that affect memory, thinking, behavior, and daily functioning.
By Noel Nabiswa
2026-07-27 06:00:00
Garlic may offer modest cardiovascular benefits, especially for people with high cholesterol, but it should not replace prescribed medications or a healthy lifestyle.
By Noel Nabiswa
2026-07-27 06:00:00
Kenyan patients living with severe heart disease now have hope through the installation of a modern heart-lung machine at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) in Kisumu.
By Rodgers Otiso
2026-07-27 06:00:00
Stigma and discrimination often create barriers to healthcare, education, employment, and social inclusion for people living with conditions such as epilepsy, and neurodevelopmental disorders.
By Noel Nabiswa
2026-07-27 06:00:00
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak is approaching 3,000 confirmed cases.
By Eunice Omollo
2026-07-27 06:00:00
President Ruto, who is a busy Head of State and who never rests, could have been exposed had the team made contact with him.
The Ministry of Health has announced plans to strengthen surveillance and testing of fresh produce across the country after a new study detected pesticide residues in the majority of vegetable samples
By Eunice Omollo
2026-07-25 11:44:19
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