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The Hidden Health Risks of Meat Consumption: A Look at Kenya’s Nyama Choma Culture

Mention “nyama choma,” “wet fried beef,” or “kuku fry” in Kenya, and you’re likely to spark a lively discussion – a testament to the nation’s love for these meaty delicacies.…

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Watch Out for Smokeless Tobacco and Nicotine

Do you know that your child could be consuming tobacco and nicotine products right under your nose? For parents, now is the time to watch out for smokeless tobacco and…

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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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Giving Blood Saves Lives

Most people can relate. Giving blood saves lives. Others are not quite sure. For the ones who are not sure, this is for you. It’s the story of Aisha Dafalla.…

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Vaginal Ring Can Prevent HIV & Pregnancy

A contraceptive vaginal ring that can also stop HIV transmission will help turn the tide against the virus, according to new research. Not only does the ring stop the user from acquiring…

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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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Emergency Trauma Centers Saves Lives

On a sunny afternoon in January 20, 2021, Mr Anthony Monayo was dropped off by an unknown boda boda rider at the entrance of his Milimani, Kisii Town home. The…

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Covid 19 Indian Variant Cases On The Rise in Kenya

Confirmed cases of the Indian variant of Covid-19 in Kenya are on the rise in Kenya according to the ministry of health. As at May 7th 2021, there were 8…

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An Oxford University vaccine against malaria has shown positive potential after a successful trial in Burkina Faso. Preliminary results from the experimental malaria vaccine developed at the university’s Jenner Institute…

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