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He Was Like Family: Dr Aluoch’s emotional farewell to Raila Odinga

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AMIMA: Silent killers, bold solutions — Rethinking non-communicable diseases in Kenya

Subsidies and incentives should shift from maize meal and processed foods to healthier alternatives like pulses, fruits, and vegetables.

6d agoSHARON AMIMAHealth

Kemri launches Sh516m plan to support women in health research

By 2033, the programme aims to bring five to ten innovative products to market testing, and support up to ten startups.

6d agoJOHN MUCHANGIHealth

Kenya’s families are getting smaller. Schools may be the reason

Each extra year of schooling lowers the number of children women want, a new nationwide analysis indicates

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From research officer to executive director: Prof Barasa’s rise at KEMRI–Wellcome Trust

Prof Edwine Barasa, a Kenyan health economist, was on Wednesday named new head of the research institution

7d agoJOHN MUCHANGIHealth

Nairobi County launches SUMMIT Study toolkit to transform maternal mental healthcare

The SUMMIT Toolkit is the result of extensive cross-sector collaboration, underscoring a unified approach to improving public health.

7d agoBOSCO MARITAHealth

Rethinking eggs in Kenyan diets: What nutrition experts say

For families watching every shilling, eggs deliver more protein per coin than meat or fish can offer.

8d agoDR. KAHENYA NJENGA and BELINDA AKOTHHealth

Caregivers call for inclusive care for children with disabilities

A new programme seeks to strengthen rehabilitation and health service, promote play-based learning and nutrition, train teachers to work inclusively,

8d agoELISHA SINGIRAHealth

Kenya moves to expand palliative care as over 800,000 still in need

Officials say Kenya has laid the groundwork for expansion through the Kenya Palliative Care Policy 2021–2030

8d agoSTAR REPORTERHealth

How Kenya could gain Sh33bn school eye tests and affordable reading glasses

About 7.5 million Kenyans are living with avoidable sight loss, a challenge that contributes to unemployment.

8d agoSTAR REPORTERHealth

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He Was Like Family: Dr Aluoch’s emotional farewell to Raila Odinga

AMIMA: Silent killers, bold solutions — Rethinking non-communicable diseases in Kenya

Kemri launches Sh516m plan to support women in health research

Kenya’s families are getting smaller. Schools may be the reason

Love Health? Stay Connected!

From research officer to executive director: Prof Barasa’s rise at KEMRI–Wellcome Trust

Nairobi County launches SUMMIT Study toolkit to transform maternal mental healthcare

Rethinking eggs in Kenyan diets: What nutrition experts say

Caregivers call for inclusive care for children with disabilities

Kenya moves to expand palliative care as over 800,000 still in need

How Kenya could gain Sh33bn school eye tests and affordable reading glasses

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