Category: Health
If you’re looking for a simple way to boost your health, a daily ginger and turmeric shot might be just what you need. These two powerful spices have been used for centuries in natural medicine, and their benefits go far beyond adding flavor to your meals. Packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, they can support […]
The Kenya Medical Pharmacists, Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU) Secretary General Dr. Davji Atellah has lashed out at Health Cabinet Secretary Dr. Deborah Barasa over her recent remarks on intern doctors’ wages. Dr. Atellah was responding to CS Barasa’s remarks during the Health Summit 2025 held on Monday at the Deputy President’s official residence in […]
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has acknowledged the persistent challenges plaguing the Social Health Authority (SHA), assuring Kenyans that the government is taking swift action to address system failures and financial bottlenecks in the new health insurance scheme. His remarks come amid growing frustration over technical failures on the SHA portal, delayed reimbursements, and rising out-of-pocket […]
Doctors are advising women to be cautious when using menstrual cups after one user developed temporary kidney problems due to a misaligned cup. The patient, in her 30s, had been experiencing intermittent pelvic pain and blood in her urine for months. She hadn’t linked the symptoms to the menstrual cup, which is designed to collect […]
DCI detectives from the homicide investigations team are investigating the murder of a patient at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). Gilbert Kinyua, 39, was brutally killed in ward 7B on Thursday night by an unidentified assailant. His lifeless body was discovered on Friday morning with a slit throat. The identity of the perpetrator and the motive […]
Hugs can provide health benefits, such as lowering fear, stress, and pain. They may also bolster immune and cardiovascular health. We embrace others when we feel excited, happy, sad, or in need of comfort. Hugging appears to be universally soothing. It contributes to our well-being, and research indicates that hugging can enhance our health and […]
Outdoor play is beneficial for children beyond the physical activity it provides. It helps them socialize, understand their bodies better, engage in imaginative play and enjoy the outdoors. In today’s busy and complex world, it can be difficult to schedule outdoor time with your child. But, it is something you should prioritize for your child’s […]
In today’s fast-paced, tech-driven world, screens have become a constant presence in our lives. While technology brings undeniable advantages, such as convenience and connectivity, it also introduces a significant source of stress. Digital stress, or “tech stress,” refers to the anxiety and emotional strain that comes with our constant interaction with digital devices. Recognizing this […]
In an interview with a local media station on Thursday, January 16, 2025, Kigame characterized the authority as a ‘con system’ that was unnecessarily implemented to replace the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) in October 2024. The former presidential candidate, Reuben Kigame, has strongly criticized the Social Health Authority (SHA). Kigame condemned the government’s choice […]
Health Cabinet Secretary Debora Barasa has announced that the Ministry will implement an alternative system following an incident where patients disrupted her press conference at Afya House on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, due to failures within the Social Health Authority (SHA). In a statement on Thursday, January 16, 2025, Barasa acknowledged the system interruptions that […]