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Mental Health Day lays bare Kenya's broken care system

Many people living with mental health conditions continue to face isolation and discrimination, often being labelled as 'possessed', sinful or weak.
By Catherine Syengo Mutisya 2025-10-12 14:23:47
KMPDC defines misconduct as behaviour that violates medical ethics, professional standards, or patient safety
By Dr Catherine Syengo Mutisya 2025-10-06 15:56:27
Kenya must come up with a national dementia plan aimed at creating public awareness to create dementia friendly and inclusive communities.
By Jacinta Maweu 2025-09-29 12:21:32
Access to contraception supports the fundamental human right to decide freely and responsibly the number and spacing of children.
By Polycarp Oyoo 2025-09-26 20:58:55
Treatment isn’t always found in medication, it can come through talk therapy, lifestyle changes, community support, spirituality, or a combination of these approaches
By Dr Catherine Syengo Mutisya 2025-09-21 17:36:04
Even occasional or “weekend” binge drinking can have serious physical, mental, and social consequences, and recognizing problematic alcohol use early is crucial for health and safety.
By Dr Catherine Syengo Mutisya 2025-09-15 00:00:00
 According to most dietary guidelines, adults who choose to drink should limit their intake to two drinks or less in a day for men and one drink or less in a day for women.
By Dr Catherine Syengo Mutisya 2025-09-12 06:04:00
Untreated insomnia can lead to or worsen other mental disorders, and impact physical health by increasing predisposition to accidents and appetite.
By Dr Catherine Mutisya 2025-09-07 16:06:49
Children struggle with feeding, breathing, speaking, and social isolation. Families confront stigma and in most tragic cases, loss of a child to malnutrition before their first birthday.
Many Kenyans aspire to receive treatment at top hospitals, which is completely understandable. However, this demand has strained our healthcare financing system.
By Peter Abwao 2025-09-04 16:09:44
One area where AI adoption is set to drive exponential impact is healthcare, where it’s expected to enable delivery of differentiated solutions and services that are fitted to unique ecosystems.
By Phyllis Migwi 2025-09-01 10:46:56
Kenya first diagnosed the first case of HIV in 1984. This came with extreme fear and stigma similar to what we recently experienced during the early stages of Covid-19 pandemic.
By Dr Catherine Mutisya 2025-08-24 11:41:11