Infertility in Men
He had visited a hospital to check a recurrent itch on his left thigh, close to his genitals. Nothing related. But, the doctor examined him further and proposed a thorough…
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Should adolescents get access to contraceptives?
Bosibori is awaken by the cries of her one year and half old daughter. Her greatest fear is that she will startle her baby brother who is still asleep. The…
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Community Health Volunteers and a Mobile App Deliver The Health in Isiolo
“I will averagely visit around six homes in a day, says the CHV based in Lumatei, homes. If I leave at 9 a.m. I will arrive at 12 noon. I…
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Use That Condom
Kenyan men are yet to widely embrace condoms as a method to prevent HIV, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unwanted pregnancies. The message is simple, use that condom. Here is…
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Rare Immune System Disorder is One of the Covid 19 Vaccine Side Effects
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) has been listed by the World Health Organization (WHO) as one of the possible side effects of the Astra Zeneca and Johnson &Johnson COVID-19 vaccines. GBS is…
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Tobacco Companies Do Not Want Controls
Kenya’s tobacco control efforts are slowing down because tobacco companies do not want controls. This is not a new phenomenon. The tobacco industry the world over has thrived on corruption,…
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Mental Health Care For People Living With HIV
Mental health should be integrated into Kenya’s HIV management programs. The struggle for people living with HIV is multifaceted. Support with mental care is one way of plugging into a gaping gap.
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One Health Will Prevent Health Crisis
United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) executive director Inger Andersen says the One Health concept will prevent current and future crises. He is urging the global community to embrace it. Addressing…
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Is Your Meat Making You Sick
It is that plain and simple. Your meat could be making you sick according to a study by World Animal Protection. They found antibiotic-resistant bacteria on several chicken and pork…
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How do you win a Nobel prize in medicine or physiology?
How really do you actually win a Nobel prize in medicine or physiology? You could discover a virus, describe the disease it causes and voila! You have the Nobel Prize medal…
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