Diseases

Health professionals are issuing a cautionary message, alerting us to the growing concern of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) which are now emerging as the second most prominent contributor to mortality rates within the nation.

Kenya witnessing increased mortality due to Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)

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A meeting that brought together health specialists from Siaya County to discuss the effects of non-communicable diseases in the county, was informed  that 50 percent of patients in public health facilities in the county were suffering from NCDs. According to the coordinator of the NCDs in Siaya, Peter Omoth, the diseases cumulatively account for 39 …

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Kenya not out of the woods yet in fight against cancer – MoH

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As the world marks World Cancer Day on February 4, the Ministry of Health has emphasised the importance of cancer screening and to monitor lifestyle. This year’s theme, “close the care gap”, shows that it is every person’s responsibility to help in fighting the disease. “As this year’s theme is “close the care gap,” everyone has …

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SA scientists make Covid vaccine using Moderna data

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Scientists in South Africa have produced a copy of the Moderna Covid vaccine, raising the prospect of wider access to jabs in poorer parts of the world. Researchers in Cape Town backed by the World Health Organization hope to begin human trials in November. They’ve used publicly available information to produce the mRNA vaccine which …

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A medical staff administers the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to a woman at a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination center

Alzheimer’s-like changes found in COVID patients’ brains; flu shot, mRNA booster safe together

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  The following is a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19. They include research that warrants further study to corroborate the findings and that has yet to be certified by peer review. Alzheimer’s-like changes seen in COVID-19 patients’ brains People who die of severe COVID-19 have brain abnormalities that resemble changes seen in Alzheimer’s …

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Kenya Union of Clinical Officers SG George Gibore during a press briefing at Upper Hill Gardens in Nairobi on January 4th

Clinicians urge state to strengthen primary health facilities

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Clinicians have urged the state to shift focus to strengthening primary health facilities in an effort to reach more Kenyans with services. The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers said it is unfortunate that some Kenyans take days to access healthcare due to poor infrastructure and inaccessible roads. They said despite adopting the Cuban healthcare system, …

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21 Children Get Free Cleft-Lip And Palate Surgeries

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A total of twenty-one children have undergone cleft-lip and palate surgery at the Nyanchwa Adventist Mission Hospital in Kitutu Chache South Sub County, Kisii County this year. Speaking during the commemoration of World Smile Day at the facility, Team Coordinator and Pediatric Nurse for the Cleft Josephat Bosire said many children in the region suffer …

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Kenya confirms 15 cases of India Covid-19 variant

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The Ministry of Health has confirmed 15 more cases of the Indian variant in the country. According to Health Chief Administrative Secretary Dr. Rashid Aman, the Indian variant was detected from the 18 Covid-19 cases that were subjected to sequence analysis at the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI). Speaking Wednesday during the marking of the …

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