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Nairobi West Hospital starts local production of cancer-tracing isotopes
The fight against cancer in the country has received another major boost after Nairobi West Hospital announced that it had started the local manufacture of radioactive isotopes.
By James Wanzala
2025-06-24 16:31:17
In Bungoma County, traditional practices such as the placenta ritual played a crucial role in birth control long before the emergence of modern contraceptives.
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
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