Health Care

Maragua: Parents have been urged to ensure their young ones undergo hearing screening a few days after they are born. A hearing consultant, Dr. Richard Mwangi, has stressed that once a child is born, hearing screening needs to be done before the mothe...

Nakuru: A team of 40 healthcare workers have undergone specialized training to enhance mental health and psychological support for child survivors of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in Nakuru County. Speaking during the training, the County SG...

Kwale: President William Ruto has announced that the Social Health Authority (SHA) is dedicated to providing equitable and affordable access to healthcare. The President emphasized the role of Community Health Promoters (CHP) in advancing the country ...

Tharaka Nithi: The prevalence of lifestyle diseases among the elderly has made health undertaking an expensive and stressful affair for Kenyans but this could soon be a thing of the past as a multinational company introduces a friendlier approach to c...

Nairobi: A wave of uncertainty continues to grip Kenya's healthcare sector following a recent freeze on U.S. foreign aid, a move that has led to mass retrenchments across health facilities in Kiambu County and beyond. The funding suspension, initiated...

Trans Nzoia: Twenty counties are set to receive a donation of cryogenic equipment from the National Council of Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD). The donation by the council, which comes as a result of collaboration with other stakeholders, marks a mi...

Murang'a: Residents in rural areas have been urged to go for regular medical checkups to allow for early detection and intervention of illnesses such as cataract, hypertension, and diabetes, among others. Ushiriki Wema Okoa Malaika programme brand amb...

Kajiado: In the heart of Kajiado County, a silent struggle persists for people living with epilepsy. Despite advancements in the world of medicine, deep-rooted misconceptions and societal stigma continue to cast a shadow over their lives, often leadin...