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Rising NCD burden in Homa Bay: Patients struggle as county investment lags

Homa Bay County is facing a mounting health crisis as non-communicable diseases (NCDs) continue to rise amid limited county investment…

7 months ago

Maraga vows to fix Kenya’s ailing health sector, citing corruption, strikes, and the failing health insurance system

By Florence Owiti United Green Movement (UGM) presidential aspirant David Maraga has pledged to overhaul Kenya’s healthcare system and end…

7 months ago

Overcrowded hospital wards, inflated records: The hidden SHA scam

A hidden crisis in public hospitals In several public hospitals under the Social Health Authority (SHA), patients are being forced…

9 months ago

10,000 condoms a day in Homa Bay: Protection or a public health red flag?

By Okoth Otieno A condom every eight seconds As the Devolution Conference unfolds in Homa Bay County, health authorities have…

10 months ago

When equality feels unequal: A double standard in gender narratives

By Ivan Lucy A few weeks ago, a viral TikTok video sparked a heated online debate on gender, power, and…

10 months ago

Migori to host two-day free medical camp for sickle cell patients

Migori County will host a two-day free medical camp aimed at providing diagnostic, treatment, and counseling services to sickle cell…

10 months ago

Breaking stereotypes: Male caregivers in the Lake region take the lead in parenting

By Basil In the heart of North Kabuoch, Ndhiwa Constituency, a quiet yet powerful transformation is unfolding, one that is…

11 months ago

Mpox outbreak confirmed in Chekalini, Kakamega county

By Basil Chekalini, Kakamega County — Three individuals have tested positive for Mpox in Chekalini Ward, Lugari Sub-County, triggering a…

11 months ago

Amplifying feminist voices for a violence-free Africa

By BasilDar es Salaam, Tanzania Image: Bosco (AGJK Lead) A wave of feminist energy has swept through Dar es Salaam…

11 months ago

LEFT BEHIND: A widow’s fight to keep hope alive as U.S. pulls HIV funding from Kenya

Impact in numbers: Year diagnosed: 2005 Years living with HIV: 20 Children lost to HIV: 1 Jobs created by Stepping…

11 months ago