Margaret Wangeci: I’m celebrating a decade of cancer thrivership
She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013, a recurrence in 2015, and was declared stage 4, meaning she might live or die. Her life was at stake.
Family members had to look for resources...
Guidance and counselling, a therapeutic intervention in schools
People of all professions and calibers seek guidance and counseling as a therapeutic intervention for their various needs and pains.
Guidance and counseling personnel are crucial in supporting students’ academic success.
Through regular communication and parental...
Men’s Health Month: Assessing the situation, promoting better approaches
Empowering men to speak up is empowerment beyond individuals but also inspires a domino effect that extends to their communities, friends, and families.
It is important for everyone, as individuals, friends, partners, and members of...
Unveiling Ether Wellness Center, a gateway to holistic well-being
In this modern era, where stress and disconnection have become endemic, it stands as an oasis—a resplendent haven where individuals can reconnect with their mind, body, and spirit.
With a diverse range of services, the...
Untold tales of heroines battling fistula; pregnant women’s dreaded nightmare
The basic vaginal fistula causes a woman to leak urine regularly.
Women with pelvic cancer who have undergone radiotherapy as a medical remedy are susceptible to becoming fistula patients.
In Mercy Mission Hospital Eldama Ravine, when...
How to empower your smile and boost confidence with fresh breath
Scientifically known as halitosis, bad breath affects millions worldwide.
Halitosis may sometimes be a symptom of underlying health issues.
Regular dental check-ups allow for professional cleanings and comprehensive examinations, ensuring that any potential oral health issues...
Dance Magenta: Kenya to join the world in celebrating Global Wellness Day
The essence of the day is to make everyone aware of the value of our lives.
To dance, you don’t have to be a professional dancer. You don’t need to know how to dance.
Kenya will...
Taking Action: Take-aways from Mental Health Awareness Month
Schizophrenia is one of the most commonly stigmatized mental health disorders.
Parents should watch for things like emotional reactivity, moodiness, despair, heightened anxiety, and melancholy in their children’s growth.
Barriers to raising awareness of mental illness...
Menstrual Hygiene: Road to normalizing menstruation, defeating stigma
Good menstrual hygiene means complete well-being in relation to the menstrual cycle.
Pre-covid, 900 million of the 1.9 billion menstruating girls worldwide could not access menstrual hygiene.
Protecting a young girl means that every woman is...
HEALTH: Journalists’ too need self-care and emotional well-being
In their quest to uncover the truth, journalists encounter despair, injustice, and trauma.
The weight of the responsibility that they carry is huge yet often unrecognized.
The secret is to embrace the activities that make you...
