2025 Intake Open University of Kenya
2025 Intake Open University of Kenya

Health

Get the latest in medical advancements and reporting on health issues both locally in the counties, nationally, and global reporting in the health sector.

In collaboration with Amref Health Africa, Make Way Program by Cheshire Disability Services Kenya held a sensitization program for journalists and other stakeholders on sensitive SRHR reporting, held in Nairobi on April 12, 2023. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Policy implementation vital in Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights equity

There are piles of policies the state is yet to implement on SRHR. Media plays a key role in sensitization, calling to account those responsible, and setting the agenda on sexual education. Only 5.2 million...
Barnabas Benjamin, Minister for Presidential Affairs of the Republic of South Sudan, signing the visitors book after leading a delegation to visit the health facility for rescuing President Salva Kiir's life three decades ago. Beside him is Felix Kimwok Baringo County Deputy Governor. PHOTO/Mercy Mission Hospital (MMH).

Baringo-based hospital to reap big for rescuing President Salva Kiir

The thanksgiving is happening three decades later. South Sudan delegation visited the health facility recently. The anticipated project will position the facility in a better place to handle emergency cases. The Minister for Presidential Affairs of the...
Mercy Mmbone, radio presenter at Milele FM and Founder, Almasi Guardians. PHOTO/Courtesy.

HEALTH: What caring for people with autism means

People with ASD often have problems with social communication and interaction. Caring for them needs patience and understanding. The community needs sensitization to understand the condition and its misconceptions. April is World Autism Month, with the conversation...
Suicide cases in Kenya, especially among students and the young people have been on the rise, alarmingly. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Probe: Why are more students committing suicide?

The numbers are rising steadily. Depression, drug abuse and financial constraints cited. Everyone has a stake in battling suicide in Kenya. “Toxic relationships alongside cohabiting among university and college students have led to deeper commitments, shock, demands,...
Edinah Kangwana, a mental wellness champion, addressing students at Mobamba High School, Kisii County, during a wellness and career talk. Mental health conversations among children and teenagers are vital in schools, homes and in communities. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Time to sensitize students on mental health

Mental health conversations in Kenyan schools remain essential. Parents, the government, the community and individuals have a share in escalating the conversation. Round Table Wellness Foundation is among the initiatives concerned about mental health among...
APGCT-K members following proceedings during a guidance and counselling forum for teachers on March 25, 2023. PHOTO/Wangari Njoroge, Scholar Media Africa.

Counselors: Use guidance and counseling as prevention over solution

When some cases get to us and we feel overwhelmed to the point of explosion, we can call other counselors and exchange our tough experiencesAlice Songok, APGCT-K Chair. The counselors agree that their services are...
Kisii University Vice Chancellor Prof. John Akama (left), signing the MoU with Prof. Sarahjane Jones, a Professor of Healthcare Safety and Performance at Staffordshire University, UK, on Friday, March 24, 2023 at the VC's office. PHOTO/Everlyn Kimibei, KSU Media.

Kisii University’s partnership with Staffordshire University a deep dive into research

When we take the research to communities, the livelihoods of the community members is likely to improveDr. Samuel Mongare. The MoU is anticipated to assist Kisii University do better research on health-related matters. Event planned by...
GULI members during the Run for the Mau annual marathon. GULI has been training and walking with young people through mental wellness-related issues PHOTO/GULI.

How GULI is training young people to stay mentally afloat into adulthood

The organization was born to help youngsters navigate adulthood with ease. High school students are the main target for the mental wellness trainings. GULI is partnering with other like-minded organizations. Members are trained and certified for effectiveness....
The Stop TB Partnership Board during its 35th meeting in 2022. They have continuously called for political commitment and funding to end TB by 2030. PHOTO/Stop TB Partnership.

Experts: Innovation and research critical for a TB-free world by 2030

As the world marked TB day on Friday, March 24, 2023, nations most affected by tuberculosis are now shifting focus to new efforts, research, tools, and innovations as the international community works towards ending...
USAID has been offering aid to Kenya for accessibility of clean water for domestic use, among other types of assistance. PHOTO/USAID.

How US-funded water strategy will benefit Kenya

Global water strategy for Kenya launched earlier this week. USAID 2030 goal is to have three-quarters of the global population with access to safe drinking water. The agency works with Water Service Providers and private sanitation...