Health

Whenever I have a bad flu, my wife, a whiskey lover who rarely gets the flu, tells me to take two or three shots of whiskey. But does Whiskey help? …

Boehringer Ingelheim, a leading research-driven biopharmaceutical company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies (MEDS) to further expand the impact of Boehringer Ingelheim’s …

The Social Health Authority (SHA) has been granted access to various databases, including Kenyans’ mobile money transactions, Kenya Power payments, and Kenya Revenue Authority records, to identify individuals underpaying premiums …

President Donald Trump of the United States of America (USA) and the head of DOGE, Elon Musk, have branded USAID a criminal organization that should be “left to die.” According …

Kenya’s capacity to deal with cardiovascular diseases has been enhanced with the opening of a 176-bed facility dedicated to specialized heart and lung care in Kenya and the region while …

The Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), which was launched on March 1, 2024, and has since been rolled out nationwide, is a public health insurance program that the Kenyan government …

Undernutrition is a severe public health concern, with consequences that extend far beyond the healthcare sector and into other economic realms. Globally, undernutrition accounts for 2.7 million child deaths. Getting …

All is not well at Afya House. There is no doubt that the Ministry of Health is sick and on its deathbed unless something is done urgently. Our doctors and …

Jubilee Health Insurance has today introduced ‘Care and Health’, a premium international health cover specifically designed for expatriates and high net-worth individuals who frequently travel abroad, ensuring they receive top-tier …

Marking the finalization of the Oral Health Campaigns that ran throughout March, Mars Wrigley took part in the Graduation of 400 Community Health Promoters (CHP), a program initiated by the Kenya Dental Association (KDA). …

If you have experienced a toothache, then you know how excruciating that pain can be. It might rob your sleep and peace until the pain goes away. A toothache is …

Today, more than ever, people are defining their own wellness goals. From looking to stay fit or gain more muscle mass, achieving better sleep, or caring for personal or family …

For years, the insurance industry in Kenya has been growing in importance and it has been identified in the country’s Vision 2030 as critical in the country’s transformation under the …

AmaniHoiva, in collaboration with Maasai Mara University, graduated its 1st Health Care Assistants (HCA) Cohort on Friday, 8th December, 2023. The graduation ceremony marked a significant milestone for AmaniHoiva, the …

Blood is a precious resource and a life-saving input in medical emergencies. But since there is no synthetic substitute, human blood is a scarce commodity. There is a high demand …

AAR Healthcare Kenya extended its Trees for Health (T4H) initiative to Nairobi, reaffirming its commitment to ecological sustainability and community wellness. As part of this initiative, the healthcare provider-led in …

Roche and the Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF) have launched a new fellowship program to support the next generation of African scientists. The AREF-Roche and Genentech Fellowship Program will support …

They arrived at Shamba Events in Loresho in Numbers. Some came in cars and others on motorbikes. Others casually strolled in. But something unique about them struck me; they were …

To function properly, the human body requires several minerals in addition to the proteins, carbohydrates, and fats that are frequently discussed. The list of minerals helps the body perform essential …

FullCare (Kenya) Medical SEZ Limited, a leading manufacturer of medical care and protective equipment, has announced plans to establish a state-of-the-art production facility at Tatu City, Kenya’s first operational Special …

Earlier this year, African heads of state met in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa to discuss some of the continent’s most pressing challenges. Child health professionals should be happy …

Job Majuu has begun recruiting skilled Kenyan professionals to fill caregiver roles in the United Kingdom. Job Majuu is initially targeting to recruit up to 1,000 skilled Kenyans to work …

AAR Healthcare Kenya has launched a new outpatient center in Kisumu, Kenya at the United Mall Outpatient Centre, in a drive that will see residents within and without the city …

For a long time, Africa’s healthcare systems have faced significant challenges. According to a 2019 study published in the International Journal of General Medicine, inadequate human resources, insufficient budgetary allocation …

About 40 counties have not paid health workers including doctors and nurses their salaries for the month of March. About 30 counties have not paid their health workers since January …

COVID-19: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected millions of people worldwide and has caused significant economic and social disruptions. The disease is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus and primarily spreads through …

Many lives are often lost whenever an accident happens along Kenyan roads. The latest accident was that which involved the Pwani University bus where at least 15 students lost their …

Prevention is better than cure. Why ingest foods that cause belly fat them start spending money and times trying to do away with the fats? Just avoid them. Here are …

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that oral diseases affect nearly 3.5 billion people globally. That’s close to half of the world’s estimated 7.7 billion people. Dental caries, also known …

Cases of heart attack have become very common nowadays with many people dying abruptly even without knowing that they are suffering from heart-related problems. The latest high-ranking person said to …

Kenya is currently facing an acute shortage of dentists. According to the Kenya Dental Association, Kenya has less than 1,000 registered dentists. Currently, one dentist is taking care of at …

There is a Cholera outbreak in Kenya. The Ministry of Health has announced, calling on Kenyans to be alert. So far, Kiambu County is leading with 31 cases, followed by …

Your health is one of the most important things in life and as they say, you only have yourself to protect. However hard we strive to remain healthy; we never …

Let us face it, healthcare in Kenya is very expensive. In fact, the majority of Kenyans are just one hospital bill away from plunging into massive poverty of no return. …

Our bodies are 60 percent water. During the day, our bodies constantly lose water through urine, sweat, and breathing. It is for this reason that we must continuously replenish water …

The World Health Organization (WHO) notes that tooth decay affects 60-90% of school children. It can affect the little one’s confidence, ability to socialize, self -esteem and the quality of …

Colgate-Palmolive has announced the launch of the new Colgate MCP that will revolutionize the everyday oral care category it created with the introduction of Colgate MCP. The newly introduced Colgate …

A woman in the United States has been cured of HIV/AIDs. She has become the first woman in the world to be cured and the third person in the world. …

Jikokoa reduces charcoal spending by 2.28 dollars per week on average. This is about 250 shillings. 

A boda boda rider in Kenya makes about 700 shillings per day. Calculating this against the estimated number of boda bodas in Kenya, the sector generates a whopping 1 billion …

Abu Dhabi’s HOPE Consortium and world-leading experts marked the end of The World Immunisation & Logistics Summittoday by pledging to close the global immunization gap. Through a series of key …

Ernest Agyemang Yeboah said that if the body dies, life ends! If the body is disturbed, life is disturbed. If the mind is not sound, everything least sound well to …

A recent report by Informa Markets has highlighted that the Kenyan private health sector will be key in the national adoption of the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) scheme. Through its …