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One in three young women in Africa have never tested for HIV, study shows
HEALTH .

HIV remains one of the biggest public health challenges in sub-Saharan Africa, a region that accounts for approximately two-thirds of…

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Eating fruits is linked to lung cancer? Here’s what you need to know about that new study
HEALTH .

The idea that fruits and vegetables might cause cancer sounds bizarre. For decades, studies have shown that people who eat…

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Half of AI health answers are wrong even though they sound convincing – new study
HEALTH .

Imagine you have just been diagnosed with early-stage cancer and, before your next appointment, you type a question into an…

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“SHA will collapse in the next five months” Gachagua warns, urges Kenyans to exit the scheme
HEALTH, Uncategorized .

DCP Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that the Social Health Authority (SHA) is on the verge of collapse, warning…

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One dead after suspected Anthrax outbreak in Vihiga
HEALTH .

A suspected outbreak of anthrax has been reported in Ebusunzo village, Ebukola sub-location in Emuhaya Constituency, Vihiga County, leaving one…

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Skin problems on the rise in Kenya — is our environment making it worse?
HEALTH, HUMAN INTEREST .

A growing number of Kenyans are quietly dealing with eczema, skin irritation, hyperpigmentation and unexplained sensitivity; conditions that dermatologists say…

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Nandi County put on the spot over poor state of health facilities after senate probe
HEALTH .

The County Government of Nandi has been urged to enhance the quality of healthcare services across its health facilities following…

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Senators raise alarm over asbestos roofing in public hospitals
Counties, Environment .

A fresh wave of concern is sweeping through Kenya’s health sector after members of the Senate Committee on Health sounded…

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Mombasa youth lead push against lifestyle diseases
Counties, HEALTH .

Mombasa youth are taking a more active role in the fight against non-communicable diseases, embracing physical activity and preventive healthcare…

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Denk Pharma Partners with the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) to Advance Global Access to Quality Medicines
HEALTH .

Denk Pharma GmbH & Co. KG and the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at advancing…

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The new playbook in health insurance is prevention + navigation
HEALTH .

There is a quiet but decisive shift happening in health insurance, and those who fail to recognize it early risk…

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Mental health surpasses cancer to emerge as leading global health concern
HEALTH .

As the World Marks World Health Day, one health crisis remains constant, that of mental health.  According to the World…

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Kisii, Nandi counties at risk of malaria outbreak in April, May – Alert shows
HEALTH .

Kisii and Nandi have been listed as high risk counties of malaria outbreak in April and May, this is according…

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Contraceptive pills raise cancer concerns
HEALTH .

Since 2005, the World Health Organization (WHO) through the Department of International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified…

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Duale announces major crackdown on SHA fraud as over 1,000 facilities shut
HEALTH, News .

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has launched a sweeping crackdown on medical fraud, revealing that more than 1,000 health facilities…

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