The Ministry of Health invites all Kenyans to share their thoughts on new regulations aimed at enhancing the country's shisha and waterpipe tobacco ban, driven by rising public health concerns and new smoking alternatives.In a notice from Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, the ministry announced the upcoming Public Health (Prohibition
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Ruto Backs Laikipia Ebola Facility as Critics Demand Answers
President William Ruto yesterday threw his weight behind the government's plan to build an Ebola preparedness facility at Laikipia Air Base, emphasizing its importance for Kenya's future health responses.During a recent chat with North Eastern journalists in Wajir, he dismissed criticism and urged leaders to keep public health out of
Alcohol Abuse and Liver Damage: A Kenyan Man’s Warning Story
Do you recall the times when you visited entertainment venues with friends, often feeling out of place for not consuming alcohol? Your friends would enthusiastically describe the sensations of a drink, commonly referred to as ‘kamnyweso’, urging you to take a sip. Before long, you might find yourself graduating from
Kenya Launches National Plan to Eliminate Cervical Cancer by 2030
Cervical cancer continues to pose a significant public health challenge for women in Kenya, despite its largely preventable nature.GLOBOCAN 2022 estimates indicate that the country reports approximately 5,845 new cervical cancer cases and 3,591 deaths annually.This disease ranks among the leading causes of cancer-related mortality in women, underscoring persistent deficiencies
Kisumu Leaders Raise Alarm Over Poor Sanitation at Ahero Market
Kisumu leaders voice alarm over dropping sanitation at Ahero Market. Traders' poor hygiene endangers public health. It also erodes local environmental progress.The county's water, environment, and natural resources unit teams up with Ahero and Awasi town leaders. They point to random waste dumping and loose cleaning rules. These boost chances