Recently, I visited children’s cancer ward 1E at Kenyatta National Hospital. This ward bears a different aura compared to the other wards tha
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Today, is World Polio Day. I choose to take a stand. As a Rotarian As a mother As a health journalist As an individual To pro
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Dr Mbira Gikonyo, an Ear Nose and Throat specialist, is concerned that our children are being soothed by mobile phones. Too much screentime is des
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The cover of the book is set in the forest where a carpet of dry leaves line the ground with speckles of yellow and brown. A child walks in the fo
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Blood clots are often overlooked and misunderstood. Thrombosis occurs when blood clots block your blood vessels. Dr Harun Otieno, an interventiona
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Maggots are now being used in Kenya as a fast and effective method to deal with the non-healing wounds. The mention of maggots eating away dead
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Does your child have trouble making certain sounds or finding the right word? They could have a speech or language disorder. But do you also kn
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When my daughters were born, I made a personal vow to breastfeed exclusively for 6 months. But nothing prepared me for the challenges that come with b
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