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Ryan Kerubo

PS Oluga faces SHA challenges as he takes over office

Dr Oluga who on Thursday took over from Harry Kimtai said overseeing the operationalisation of the newly established SHA, remains top task.

PS Oluga faces SHA challenges as he takes over office

Breaking free from the grip of panic attacks and their triggers

Breaking free from the grip of panic attacks and their triggers

Your skin, your rules: Glowing skin begins with understanding your type

Your skin, your rules: Glowing skin begins with understanding your type

Silent killers: Diabetes, kidney disease and hypertension link

Silent killers: Diabetes, kidney disease and hypertension link

Colgate Kenya steps up efforts to enhance oral health awareness

Left untreated, oral conditions can escalate into severe health complications like heart disease and diabetes.

Colgate Kenya steps up efforts to enhance oral health awareness

Healing waters: Harness the power of hydrotherapy for pain relief, recovery

Water’s hydrostatic pressure improves circulation, reduces swelling, and enhances lymphatic drainage.

Healing waters: Harness the power of hydrotherapy for pain relief, recovery

CDC issues global warning as Kenya battles malaria and measles

CDC has issued a warning on several ongoing disease outbreaks across the world, highlighting the urgent need for public awareness and intervention.

CDC issues global warning as Kenya battles malaria and measles

Nail it! These simple tips will keep your nails strong, beautiful, and healthy

Global experts, including the World Health Organisation (WHO), highlight that nails can reflect underlying health issues, such as iron deficiency, fungal infections, or even diabetes.

Nail it! These simple tips will keep your nails strong, beautiful, and healthy

Lost memories, lost time: Why dementia care needs urgent action

In Kenya, the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Organisation Kenya (ADOK) estimates that around 60,000 people are affected, a number expected to rise due to an ageing population.

Lost memories, lost time: Why dementia care needs urgent action

NHIF was on its deathbed, says PS Muthoni

PS Muthoni defends SHA as the future of healthcare at Regional Health Promotion Conference 2025.

NHIF was on its deathbed, says PS Muthoni

Women, young girls to access family planning services in pharmacies

Family planning services have been centered around traditional healthcare facilities, primarily targeting married women who seek to space or limit childbirth.

Women, young girls to access family planning services in pharmacies

State blames logistics challenges for delayed distribution of drugs

The government has blamed logistical challenges and lack of authorisation for MEDS (Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies) for the delay in distributing Sh4 billion essential health commodities.

State blames logistics challenges for delayed distribution of drugs

Blinky and twitchy! Understanding those nervous tics

Nervous tics often begin in childhood and may decrease with age. However, they may also persist into adulthood.

Blinky and twitchy! Understanding those nervous tics

Blinky and twitchy! Understanding nervous tics and their management

According to the World Health Organization, nervous tics are sudden, repetitive, non-rhythmic movements or involuntary vocalisations.

Blinky and twitchy! Understanding nervous tics and their management

Doctors, civil servants announce nationwide protest over SHA crisis

Doctors and civil servants have issued a protest notice for March 18, demanding urgent government action on the stalled Social Health Authority (SHA) cover.

Doctors, civil servants announce nationwide protest over SHA crisis

Are you really obese or is it a false diagnosis?

Recent discussions have emerged challenging the traditional reliance on BMI for diagnosing obesity, advocating for a more precise approach that considers individual health factors.

Are you really obese or is it a false diagnosis?

Why knowing your blood type is more important than you think

Understanding your blood type is crucial in emergencies, informs medical decisions and even shapes your health habits.

Why knowing your blood type is more important than you think

More than just a scent: The hidden struggles of smell disorders

A 2022 study from the US explored how people value their sense of smell in comparison to other senses like sight and hearing.

More than just a scent: The hidden struggles of smell disorders

Early detection: Lucy's cervical cancer journey and key lessons for you

When test results showed she had early stage cervical cancer, her world caved-in. She was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2023.

Early detection: Lucy's cervical cancer journey and key lessons for you

Time to embrace the healing power of music, it can also motivate you

Music has often been described as medicine for the soul.scientific research supports that music offers genuine health benefits.

Time to embrace the healing power of music, it can also motivate you

Dialysis or transplant? Tough choices facing kidney patients

Kidney disease is a growing health concern globally and in Kenya, with thousands of patients requiring either dialysis or a kidney transplant.

Dialysis or transplant? Tough choices facing kidney patients

Changing family planning trends in marginalized regions

In marginalised counties, cultural norms, misconceptions and limited access to healthcare services influence family planning decisions.

Changing family planning trends in marginalized regions

Health workers threaten to down tools over Quality Care Bill 2025

Healthcare workers have issued a 14-day ultimatum to the government to address their concerns. If their demands are not met, they will mobilise all cadres for a nationwide strike.

Health workers threaten to down tools over Quality Care Bill 2025

Championing change in the fight for disability inclusion

For a long time, persons with disabilities in Kenya have advocated for empowerment, inclusivity, and humanitarian support to enjoy their human rights and realize their full potential.

Championing change in the fight for disability inclusion

Pins and needles: Relieving that weird tingling sensation

While occasional pins and needles are usually harmless, frequent or prolonged tingling should not be ignored, as it may signal a more serious issue affecting the nerves or circulation.

Pins and needles: Relieving that weird tingling sensation

Shower secrets: Why warm water wins gold in the battle of temperatures

Is showering necessary every day? Well, skipping a shower invites side-eyes and whispers. Whether it’s after a long day bathing is a daily ritual.

By 2 months ago

Shower secrets: Why warm water wins gold in the battle of temperatures

No more stinky armpits: Simple hacks for lasting freshness

Have you ever stepped out of the shower, feeling fresh, only to notice that your armpits still smell bad? Even layering deodorant, roll-on or perfume doesn’t seem to help.

By 2 months ago

No more stinky armpits: Simple hacks for lasting freshness

Patient rights: Understanding, reporting and preventing medical sexual violations

Patients may not always recognise when they are experiencing sexual misconduct during medical consultations or procedures, making it essential to be aware of potential red flags.

By 2 months ago

Patient rights: Understanding, reporting and preventing medical sexual violations

Not just a women's issue: Hidden truth about male yeast infections

It is commonly discussed in the context of vaginal infections, but what many do not realize is that men can also suffer from yeast infections.

By 2 months ago

Not just a women's issue: Hidden truth about male yeast infections

How staff supply university students with deadly drugs

Nearly half of university students admitted to using drugs, according to Nacada report. Experts warn that university staff involvement is exacerbating the crisis.

By 2 months ago

How staff supply university students with deadly drugs

Reproductive steroids hold potential for treating endometriosis

Reproductive steroids are powerful hormones that play a key role in the growth and development of our bodies, especially during puberty.

By 2 months ago

Reproductive steroids hold potential for treating endometriosis

How environmental chemicals disrupt hormonal balance

These chemicals, often found in plasticisers, pesticides and industrial waste products, are a growing concern for health experts.

By 2 months ago

How environmental chemicals disrupt hormonal balance

Scratching for relief: Why scabies remains a public health concern

An itch so intense it disrupts sleep, accompanied by small, red rashes that spread across the body, is the daily reality for those suffering from scabies.

By 2 months ago

Scratching for relief: Why scabies remains a public health concern

Consumers focus on expiry dates but overlook nutrition affecting diet, study reveals

A recent study by the NIN reveals that most consumers prioritise checking the expiry dates on food products but pay little attention to their nutritional content.

By 2 months ago

Consumers focus on expiry dates but overlook nutrition affecting diet, study reveals

How researcher is tackling East Coast Fever with science

Growing up in the rolling hills of Nyandarua County, Hannah Chege’s childhood was defined by early mornings spent helping her father care for their small herd of dairy cows.

By 2 months ago

How researcher is tackling East Coast Fever with science

Consumers focus on expiry dates but overlook nutrition affecting diet

Findings showed that while 74.2 per cent of respondents checked expiry dates, fewer examined nutritional labels.

By 2 months ago

Consumers focus on expiry dates but overlook nutrition affecting diet

The struggle in the dark: Navigating night blindness

Night blindness, or nyctalopia, is the inability to see well in low light conditions, often signalling an underlying issue with the eyes or other health problems.

By 2 months ago

The struggle in the dark: Navigating night blindness

How to combat brain fog and restore mental clarity

Brain fog doesn’t mean you’re losing your mind, and it’s not dementia. Think of brain fog as your brain’s way of signalling overload.

By 2 months ago

How to combat brain fog and restore mental clarity

Addiction to reels causes high blood pressure; survey

Hypertension is a major cause of premature death worldwide and addressing it requires regular health screenings, reducing salt intake and promoting physical activity.

By 2 months ago

Addiction to reels causes high blood pressure; survey

Donald Trump unleashes chaos with executive orders, proclamations

WHO has voiced strong concern over newly sworn in President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the United States of America from the global health services organisation.

By 2 months ago

Donald Trump unleashes chaos with executive orders, proclamations

Kabogo pledges to launch 1,450 digital hubs, safeguard AI

ICT and Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo has pledged to operationalise 1,450 digital hubs across the country, ensuring internet access and government services are accessible to all.

By 2 months ago

Kabogo pledges to launch 1,450 digital hubs, safeguard AI

Health CS Barasa apologises for SHA system breakdown

The Ministry of health has acknowledged and apologized over system failures with the SHA, which have disrupted provision of healthcare services in the country.

By 3 months ago

Health CS Barasa apologises for SHA system breakdown

Ministry admits to shortage of babies' vaccine

The Ministry of Health has conceded a shortage of vaccines for newborns.

By 3 months ago

Ministry admits to shortage of babies' vaccine

Eating non-food items: What Pica reveals about your health

You may have seen someone chewing chalk, eating clay, or even craving ash, and wondered why they’d engage in such behaviour.

By 3 months ago

Eating non-food items: What Pica reveals about your health

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