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Young people in Mombasa are increasingly stepping up in the fight against non-communicable diseases (NCDs), embracing physical activity and preventive healthcare as part of a growing movement toward healthier living. This renewed commitment was on full display during a vibrant walkathon and cyclothon organised by the Dawoodi Bohra community to mark World Health Week 2026, […]
The Kirinyaga County Government has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to strengthen the fight against Tuberculosis (TB), with a strong focus on early diagnosis and timely treatment. The new Kirinyaga County Strategic Operational Framework for Tuberculosis aims to ensure that TB control efforts are well-coordinated, data-driven, and community-centered. Expanding Access to TB Services Under the strategy, […]
Following the recent introduction of Lenacapavir in Kenya, health experts are urging the public and media to get the facts right: this is not an HIV vaccine. Lenacapavir is a preventive medicine administered to HIV-negative individuals to reduce their risk of infection. It falls under pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and is given as an injection every […]
Nairobi, March 10, 2026 – Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has dismissed allegations that KSh50 billion was lost at the Social Health Authority (SHA), calling the claims a “gross misrepresentation of facts” to the public. The response comes after a report in a leading local daily suggested irregularities in SHA payments, including a claim that […]
Sleep deprivation is becoming a growing concern in Kenya, with medical experts warning that millions of people are failing to get adequate rest, putting both their physical and mental health at risk. The issue gained renewed attention following World Sleep Day on March 13, which highlighted the increasing prevalence of sleep disorders and the urgent […]
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has threatened to call a nationwide strike following what it described as “mysterious arrests” of senior officials linked to The Nairobi Hospital, as pressure mounts on authorities to explain the detentions. Several hospital-linked officials spent a second night in police custody on Sunday, prompting concern from […]
A non-hormonal male birth control pill, YCT-529, has successfully cleared its first human safety trial, marking a significant milestone in the development of male contraceptives. The experimental pill offers hope for men seeking reliable, reversible, and hormone-free birth control options. Developed by YourChoice Therapeutics in collaboration with Columbia University, YCT-529 works by blocking a vitamin […]
Health professionals have raised concerns over a potential drug interaction between Lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV prevention injection, and Viagra (Sildenafil), a common medication for erectile dysfunction. Experts say combining the two drugs may increase the risk of serious side effects, prompting calls for careful dose adjustments. Lenacapavir is a biannual injection administered to HIV-negative individuals […]
Makueni County Referral Hospital has come under scrutiny following claims by a former patient that a dental procedure carried out at the facility in 2021 left her with serious complications that nearly cost her life and forced her to undergo multiple corrective surgeries. The patient, Everlyn Kamanthe, says she visited the hospital on October 27, […]
Health experts have dismissed long-standing claims linking family planning methods to cancer, saying available scientific evidence shows that modern contraceptives — particularly intra-uterine devices (IUDs) — do not cause cancer and may, in some cases, help lower cancer risk when used appropriately and combined with regular screening. Speaking during World Cancer Day activities at the […]
