Health Care

UASIN GISHU: As the season for traditional initiation ceremonies approaches, Uasin Gishu County Commissioner Dr. Edyson Nyale has urged parents and stakeholders to prioritize the health and safety of boys undergoing circumcision. The commissioner emph...

AROO: Residents of Aroo Sub County in Turkana County are experiencing significant improvements in their quality of life following successful cataract surgeries performed at a local eye clinic. The initiative, in collaboration with the Fred Hollows Fou...

HOMA BAY: The health department in Homa Bay has launched a campaign to emphasize the significance of antenatal care clinics for pregnant women, with a focus on preventing malaria infections through prescribed medication. According to Kenya News Agenc...

KWALE: Breast cancer continues to be the most diagnosed cancer in Kenya, with more than 7,200 new cases reported annually, Health Cabinet Secretary Debora Barasa announced. The government's focus is on implementing Universal Health Coverage and the So...

NAIROBI: The World Animal Protection (WAP) is advocating for a major overhaul of global food systems, emphasizing the need for practices that are equitable, humane, and sustainable to ensure food security and justice for all. According to Kenya News...

Windhoek—In observance of World Mental Health Day, local psychiatrist Lahija Koupu-Hamunjela voiced her concerns over the government's lack of urgency in updating mental health legislation, specifically pointing to the outdated Mental Health Act 18 of...

OSHAKATI — In a significant boost to healthcare services in the region, a new 12-bed dialysis unit was inaugurated at Oshakati Intermediate Hospital on Friday, marking a pivotal step in the government’s efforts to enhance renal care accessibility in p...

OSHAKATI — In a significant boost to healthcare services in the region, a new 12-bed dialysis unit was inaugurated at Oshakati Intermediate Hospital on Friday, marking a pivotal step in the government’s efforts to enhance renal care accessibility in p...