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Of iron chancellors and teapots: Choosing the right UHC model for the Global South

2d agoDR COSMAS MUGAMBI

Blood technology firm Terumo sets base in Nairobi

Discussions with Kenya focus on accelerating blood safety, sickle cell disease management and health system strengthening.

2d agoJOHN MUCHANGIHealth

Kenya reports Africa's first case of major drug-defying gene

Kemri scientists found the dangerous gene, known to defeat last-line drugs, in a woman in Kisii County.

2d agoJOHN MUCHANGIHealth

The science of starvation: This is what happens to your body when it’s deprived of food

In the first 48 hours after food intake stops, the body draws on glycogen stored in the liver to keep blood sugar levels stable.

3d agoOla Anabtawi and Berta ValenteHealth

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How slashed budget puts global HIV response at crossroads

January 2025 marked a turning point after USA, the largest international donor to the HIV response, temporarily zipped its wallet.

4d agoNathan OchungeHealth

How to stay healthy on HIV treatment, and what side effects to look out for

There are risks associated with therapy, including the potential for a set of health conditions affecting heart, blood vessels, and metabolisms like high blood pressure and excessive weight gain.

4d agoThe ConversationHealth

OTULA OWUOR: Kenya needs to revive the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI)

There are strong indicators the country is on the path to advanced R&D activities if adequate funding is made available.

4d agoOTULA OWUORHealth

Measles deaths fall sharply, but Kenya still faces outbreak threat

Report shows remarkable progress. Millions of children, including thousands in Kenya, remain unprotected

6d agoSTAR REPORTERHealth

Tobacco use linked to rising infertility, WHO warns

Landmark report shows smoking nearly doubles infertility risk for women and weakens sperm quality in men.

6d agoJOHN MUCHANGIHealth

New hope for woman after doctors close rare, complex heart defect

“This was one of the most technically demanding ASDs we have handled,” Dr. Patil said.

9d agoSTAR CORRESPONDENTHealth

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Of iron chancellors and teapots: Choosing the right UHC model for the Global South

Blood technology firm Terumo sets base in Nairobi

Kenya reports Africa's first case of major drug-defying gene

The science of starvation: This is what happens to your body when it’s deprived of food

Love Health? Stay Connected!

How slashed budget puts global HIV response at crossroads

How to stay healthy on HIV treatment, and what side effects to look out for

OTULA OWUOR: Kenya needs to revive the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI)

Measles deaths fall sharply, but Kenya still faces outbreak threat

Tobacco use linked to rising infertility, WHO warns

New hope for woman after doctors close rare, complex heart defect

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