Wellness

Naivas Supermarket has come out strongly to refute claims that it has been selling expired products and that some of its outlets in Nairobi have been shut down by authorities. …

Once a staple in ancient Aztec and Mayan diets, chia seeds have made a major comeback as one of the most sought-after superfoods in modern nutrition. These tiny black and …

Kenya is facing a growing youth drug abuse crisis, with more than 1.5 million young people reported to be struggling with substance use disorders. This worrying trend has been highlighted …

Every year on May 12, the world comes together to celebrate International Nurses Day, a day dedicated to recognizing the unwavering dedication, compassion, and skill of nurses around the globe. …

The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB), in collaboration with Magical Kenya, hosted the Magical Kenya Medical Tourism Forum in Nairobi , bringing together key stakeholders in the medical and tourism industries. …

Amref International University( AMIU) in collaboration with the Family Larson-Rosenquist Foundation (FLRF) is equipping early stage health entrepreneurs with the skills and resources needed to launch innovative public health solutions. …

The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has raised alarm over the increasing use of Airbnb rentals for illegal drug activities across the country. This …

Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) announces free Kidney screening from Tuesday 11th to Thursday 13th March 2025 at KNH Administration Block grounds. The free kidney screening services are part of World …

Three new Ebola cases have been reported in Uganda, bringing the total to 12 since the outbreak began in late January, this is according to the African Union's Health agency. …

The Ministry of Health is seeking an additional Ksh.6 billion in the supplementary budget to boost SHA services. Appearing before the National Assembly's Health Committee on Thursday, Medical Services Principal …

The County Government of Nakuru has broken its silence after the Auditor General flagged the presence of Sh2 million expired HIV and TB drugs at the facility. The Executive Committee …

Social Health Authority (SHA) scheme is simply unsustainable and requires an urgent review so as to save Kenyans from untold pain and suffering they have been facing since the rollout …

Doctors treating Pope Francis at Rome's Gemelli Hospital reported Friday evening that the Pontiff’s respiratory condition worsened after an isolated bronchospasm. Bronchospasm is the narrowing of the airways which can …

Starting Monday, February 24, teachers and police officers using the government insurance will not receive medical services in certain hospitals. The Rural and Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya (RUPHA) …

The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) National Chairman Peterson Wachira says the purported cartels at the Ministry of Health (MoH) said to have crippled the National Health Insurance Fund …

5G (fifth-generation) wireless technology uses radio frequency (RF) waves within the non-ionizing portion of the electromagnetic spectrum, similar to 4G, Wi-Fi, and FM radio. These waves operate at frequencies between …

The Ministry of Health has called on county governments to enforce the ban on shisha to avert its negative health implications on society. Speaking during a media briefing on Wednesday, …

In a viral January frenzy, social media platforms were rife with alarming posts about "Disease X," leading to widespread public concern. However, these claims were based on a misunderstanding of …

Members of Parliament have called for timely annual reviews of the various cover limits under the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) to ensure patients receive adequate medical services. Legislators raised …

The Ministry of Health has directed the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council to immediately close all unregistered aesthetic clinics. The directive follows a comprehensive assessment of aesthetic clinics and …

Uganda on Saturday launched mpox vaccination campaign targeting high-risk populations in Kampala, the Ugandan capital, the current epicenter of the virus outbreak in the east African country. Charles Olaro, director …

The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has threatened to instruct its members to go on strike in the next two weeks over the non implementation of a return-to-work …

Public Service and Human Capital PS Amos Gathecha has reported that 36,260 public servants are living with HIV/ AIDS, translating to 3.7 per cent of Kenya's total public service workforce. …

Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni has called on parents to get their daughters vaccinated for Human papillomavirus (HPV). Muthoni on Sunday said January being cervical cancer awareness month, the …

"We wish to inform our valued customers of a marginal price adjustment for the DNA Testing Service from Ksh20,000 to Ksh 27,000 starting this January 2025. Thank you for your …