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Smile Train CEO feted for Impactful surgical partnerships

Susannah Schaefer has been feted with Honorary Fellow of the College of Surgeons of East, Central, and Southern Africa for impactful surgical partnerships across Africa.

By Selina Mutua 2025-12-10 17:17:57

Smile Train CEO feted for Impactful surgical partnerships

Ileret footprints cement Kenya's legacy as cradle of mankind

By Nanjinia Wamuswa 2025-12-10 15:32:28

Nearly 200 children conceived from sperm donor with increased cancer risk

A sperm donor, who is an asymptomatic carrier of a genetic mutation increasing the risk of cancer, was used to conceive nearly 200 children worldwide, Denmark's public broadcaster says.

By AFP 2025-12-10 15:10:00

New study maps high drug resistance in Kenya and other 13 African countries

Results from a newly published study has highlighted the growing spread of drug resistance across 14 African countries, among them Kenya.

By Caroline Chebet 2025-12-10 11:19:42

New study maps high drug resistance in Kenya and other 13 African countries

Abortion in Afghanistan: 'My mother crushed my stomach with a stone'

Abortion in Afghanistan is illegal and you can be locked up for having or assisting one.

By AFP 2025-12-10 10:30:19

Abortion in Afghanistan: 'My mother crushed my stomach with a stone'

Burnout crisis pushes Kenya's doctors toward breaking point, union warns

Doctors are being urged to prioritise their health as rising burnout threatens the medical workforce amid mounting evidence of a mental health crisis in Kenya's healthcare sector.

By Benard Orwongo 2025-12-10 10:02:00

Burnout crisis pushes Kenya's doctors toward breaking point, union warns

Kenya targets to produce 6 million pneumonia vaccines every month

Kenya BioVax Institute said the locally produced pneumonia vaccines would be ready by mid-2027 as the country shifts from importation.

By Antony Gitonga 2025-12-09 15:38:43

Kenya targets to produce 6 million pneumonia vaccines every month

Budget boost fails to fix health gaps, KNCHR says

KNCHR says that a significant number of Kenyans, particularly those in vulnerable and marginalised communities, continue to face barriers to essential health services.

By Juliet Omelo 2025-12-09 13:34:19

Budget boost fails to fix health gaps, KNCHR says

Kilifi residents benefit from free cataract surgery

Residents had their eyesight restored during a free eye-care programme through a partnership between Kilifi County Referral Hospital and a charity organisation.

By Marion Kithi 2025-12-09 13:17:09

Kilifi residents benefit from free cataract surgery

Oluga: Kenya holds full control of data in US deal

Health Ministry says the country retains full control of all patient information under the Kenya–US Health deal, pushing back against rising concerns over how health records will be handled.

By David Njaaga 2025-12-09 09:52:01

Oluga: Kenya holds full control of data in US deal

Kibera youth trained in environmental conservation through global partnership

Teenagers in Nairobi’s Kibera slums are learning how to become champions of environmental conservation through a new initiative led by local community organisation Penda Mama Earth.

By Juliet Omelo 2025-12-08 18:21:48

Kibera youth trained in environmental conservation through global partnership

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How two-month HIV shots reduce pill burden

While this once-a-day pill revolutionised treatment and remains Kenya’s first-line regimen, daily adherence remains a persistent challenge for many people, particularly among adolescents.

By Gardy Chacha 2025-12-08 09:00:00

How two-month HIV shots reduce pill burden

Rare, painful, misunderstood: The medical reality of gigantomastia

Gigantomastia is an extremely rare condition where breast tissue grows excessively, sometimes requiring removal of more than 1.5 kilograms per breast to relieve symptoms.

By Ryan Kerubo 2025-12-08 08:00:00