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Snakebites still a major public health concern in Kenya
Hesborn Nyambati, a snake expert at National Museum of Kenya, says snakebites in Kenya are estimated to exceed 25,000 annually, although most cases go unreported.
By Nanjinia Wamuswa
2025-06-24 15:25:48
By Juliet Omelo
2025-06-24 14:34:28
Cardiologists at MTRH are celebrating the successful completion of a ground-breaking procedure designed to re-open narrowed blood vessels in patients suffering from heart disease.
By Stephen Rutto
2025-06-24 11:07:28
Ministry of Health says 2.75pc SHA deduction legally in force, recognised by law, despite court orders declaring it illegal.
By Sharon Wanga
2025-06-23 20:14:26
Kenya’s 800,000 refugees reflect a global trend that could affect over a billion by 2050, without urgent climate action.
By Mactilda Mbenywe
2025-06-23 11:48:23
Globally, over 430 million people suffer from hearing loss requiring rehabilitation
By Faith Wekesa
2025-06-23 11:45:06
In Kenya, an estimated 10 per cent of the population lives with hearing impairment. Yet diagnosis, treatment, and even basic awareness remain out of reach for many.
By Ryan Kerubo
2025-06-23 11:32:16
Though it affects a tiny fraction of the population globally, MND is a cruel and relentless illness with no cure
By Maryann Muganda
2025-06-23 11:12:54
Every time you switch between Instagram, email, and news updates, your brain releases a small hit of dopamine, tricking you into feeling productive.
By Ryan Kerubo
2025-06-23 10:47:23
This mould poses a dual threat: it can spoil food and cause serious illness, particularly in people with weakened immune systems.
By Ryan Kerubo
2025-06-23 10:39:45
Five Principal Secretaries (PSs) have urged Kenyans to register with the Social Health Authority (SHA) to access free and affordable medical care.
By James Omoro
2025-06-23 10:03:27
Cannabis joint, bud and hemp leaves isolated on black background. [Courtesy/GettyImages]
By Rodgers Otiso
2025-06-23 08:00:00
According to doctors, rabies can infect almost all animals, though susceptibility varies. Some animals are more likely to succumb to the disease than others.
By Ayoki Onyango
2025-06-23 06:00:00
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