Scientists: Mosquito repellent could help prevent malaria
In many Kenyan homes, the signature whine of a mosquito hunting for human blood is a common feature, particularly in the evenings.
Apart from bothering, biting and leaving us with itchy spots, this tiny, long-legged insect is the world’s deadliest...
County department holds health reporting training for journalists
Kenyans have been asked to embrace vaccines when recommended by health experts.
Kitui County Expanded Programme on Immunisation Logistician Henry Muinde said there was need for more engagement with stakeholders in advancing the uptake of...
KEMRI develops herbal porridge to control intestinal infections
It is common to see women and children taking a bath or washing clothes and utensils at the shores of Lake Victoria in Homa Bay County.
And there is a common notion about communities living...
WHO links rare disease to two Covid-19 vaccines
A rare disease has been listed as a possible side effect of some Covid-19 vaccines.
The World Health Organization (WHO) identified Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) as a possible side effect of the Astra Zeneca and Johnson and...
Joy as ‘extremely’ underweight baby survives
When a teenager prematurely gave birth to a child weighing 0.64kg, Nyamira County Referral Hospital (NCRH) medics said they had never come across such a case.
The birth was recorded as Extremely Low Birth Weight...
Mozzart Bet donates medical equipment to Nyamira County
Mozzart Bet, a sports betting company, has donated assorted medical equipment to the County government of Nyamira.
The company's country Chief Executive Offiver (CEO) Mr. Sasa Krneta said this will help boost the fight against...
Go for Covid-19 vaccine, doctors now tell pregnant and breastfeeding women
The Kenya Medical Association is encouraging expectant and breastfeeding mothers to be vaccinated against Covid-19.
The advisory follows a reported spike of infections amongst this critical part of the Kenyan statistics.
KMA said in a press...
More doses to combat Covid-19: Kenya receives 407,000 doses of AstraZeneca
At least 754,542 people have received their second doses by close Tuesday.
In the quest to vaccinate her entire adult population, Kenya has received a further 407,000 doses of the Astrazeneca.
The Covid-19 vaccines that arrived...
HEALTH: Where did the chicken on your plate come from?
By Aggrey Omboki and Nyang’au Araka
When you enjoy your favourite meal of chicken in a typical big brand restaurant, you may not think about how it was reared or slaughtered.
The chicken could endanger your life by infecting...
The pain of parents with children suffering from cerebral palsy
A man from Eldama, Baringo County was working in Kericho County when he fell in love with Faith Topon.
He was quick enough to bring this blessing to his homeland.
Speaking to The Scholar Media Africa...
