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Silent growths within: When large internal masses go unnoticed in women

In Kenya, many women live with silent internal growths — fibroids, ovarian cysts and other masses — without realising the potential impact on their health and fertility.
By Rodgers Otiso 2026-02-02 07:00:00
Doctors removed abnormal growths weighing 5.4 kilogrammes, from Pamela Atieno's body who had unknowingly lived with for more than 25 years.
By Rodgers Otiso 2026-02-02 06:00:00
Hundreds of women in West Pokot County are living in silent agony, trapped in leaking bodies and social isolation, as obstetric fistula continues to devastate their lives.
By Irissheel Shanzu 2026-02-02 00:00:00
A cold that keeps returning, wounds that take a long time to heal or a constant feeling of tiredness are signals that the body’s immune system is struggling to do its job.
By Ryan Kerubo 2026-02-02 00:00:00
Coartem Baby, contains artemether, which acts fast to reduce the parasite count immediately, and a second ingredient, lumefantrine, which stays in the blood longer to mop up any survivors.
By The Conversation 2026-02-02 00:00:00
The story of this family is one of rare hardship and extraordinary endurance as out of eight members, three live with physical disabilities.
By Kipsang Joseph 2026-02-02 00:00:00
Nature-based Solutions include greening urban areas to reduce heat-island effects, embedding nature into road and energy infrastructure, and producing emissions-negative building materials.
By James Wanzala 2026-02-01 18:48:28
Researchers who took nine years to conduct a study now say that lack of proper sleep and type 2 diabetes increase the risk of death.
By Ayoki Onyango 2026-02-01 15:19:04
According to the area MOH officer, Dr Eliud Pariken, the disease presents with symptoms including prolonged high fever, drastic weight loss, and severe anaemia, and can be fatal if untreated.
By Peterson Githaiga 2026-01-31 17:30:43
Sh11 billion claims have been rejected, money Health CS Aden Duale maintains shall not be paid, citing fraud.
By Mercy Kahenda 2026-01-31 07:00:00
Governor Wanga and Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo have appealed to the government to support local manufacturing of sanitary pads to help improve menstrual hygiene.
By James Omoro 2026-01-29 16:15:08
CS Aden Duale said the government would not relent to close more facilities that will be involved in fraud. 
By Antony Gitonga 2026-01-29 11:23:53