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Chebet Birir

Controversy stalks adoption of GMOs depite experts' assurance

The BT maize variety at the centre of heated conversations could be unprecedented in the country, but the technology is not entirely new, especially in the West.

By Chebet Birir 1 month ago

Controversy stalks adoption of GMOs depite experts' assurance

Ruto admits SHA skepticism, dodges vaccination issue

Ruto admits SHA skepticism, dodges vaccination issue

By Chebet Birir 1 month ago

Immunity: Why the Gates Foundation is stoking controversy

Immunity: Why the Gates Foundation is stoking controversy

By Chebet Birir 1 month ago

Antimicrobial resistance a global threat as Kenya marks awareness week

Antimicrobial resistance a global threat as Kenya marks awareness week

By Chebet Birir 1 month ago

GBV cases still rampant among PWDs

As the world marks the 16 days against gender-based violence, many people living with disabilities continue to face Gender-based violence (GBV).

By Chebet Birir 2 months ago

GBV cases still rampant among PWDs

University of Nairobi Marks Global Entrepreneurship Week

The University of Nairobi marked Global Entrepreneurship Week Kenya 2024 with a vibrant event emphasizing "Entrepreneurship is for Everyone."

By Chebet Birir 2 months ago

University of Nairobi Marks Global Entrepreneurship Week

Born too soon: Agony, loss, and triumph of preemie mums

In Kenya, prematurity accounts for one-third of all newborn deaths, alongside birth asphyxia and infections. It is the leading cause of death in children under the age of five years.

By Chebet Birir 2 months ago

Born too soon: Agony, loss, and triumph of preemie mums

Saving tiny lives, the fight against premature births in Kenya

One of the critical factors contributing to the rise in premature births is the increase in risk factors such as maternal age, multiple pregnancies, infections, and lifestyle choices.

By Chebet Birir and Maryann Muganda 2 months ago

Saving tiny lives, the fight against premature births in Kenya

Medics bank on new strategy to combat antimicrobial resistance

Antimicrobial resistance is not only a pressing global health and socioeconomic crisis but has significant impacts on human and animal health, food production, and the environment.

By Chebet Birir 2 months ago

Medics bank on new strategy to combat antimicrobial resistance

Battling trypanosomiasis to boost food security in Lambwe

Livestock are susceptible to various diseases that can impact animal health and farm productivity

By Chebet Birir 2 months ago

Battling trypanosomiasis to boost food security in Lambwe

When they remember not days: Burden of Dementia

According to the World Health Organization, currently, more than 55 million people have dementia worldwide, over 60% of whom live in low-and middle-income countries.

By Chebet Birir 3 months ago

When they remember not days: Burden of Dementia

How micro-organisms in your digestive system affect your overall wellbeing

Our digestive system contains microbiota (bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other microorganisms) that help support energy harvesting, digestion, and immune defense.

By Chebet Birir 3 months ago

How micro-organisms in your digestive system affect your overall wellbeing

Former Lancet CEO Kalebi banks on new lab to revolutionise healthcare industry

The new lab represents the future of healthcare, where precision, speed, and reliability meet to provide the best possible care for all.

By Chebet Birir 3 months ago

Former Lancet CEO Kalebi banks on new lab to revolutionise healthcare industry

How noxious work environments are aggravating mental health crisis

According to WHO, of the 60 percent of the world's population that is in work, an estimated 15 per cent were reported to have a mental disorder in 2019.

By Chebet Birir 3 months ago

How noxious work environments are aggravating mental health crisis

Eyeglasses could boost lifetime earnings by Sh2m

A five-year-old child who receives eyeglasses and who wears them consistently up until they are 18 years old will earn an average of 125 per cent more in their lifetime.

By Chebet Birir 3 months ago

Eyeglasses could boost lifetime earnings by Sh2m

Board launches campaign to help women overcome FGM trauma

The Anti-FGM Board will launch a campaign dubbed "Dear Daughter" in Kajiado county to sensitise mothers to stop passing on the FGM trauma to their daughters.

By Chebet Birir 3 months ago

Board launches campaign to help women overcome FGM trauma

Kajiado county to conduct eye screening to mark World Sight Day

The number of blind people in Kenya has continued to increase even as the government decries the low number of eye specialists

By Chebet Birir 4 months ago

Kajiado county to conduct eye screening to mark World Sight Day

Nutritionists decry being ignored as malnutrition cases soar

Okeyo argues that many nutritionists have not registered their details on the digital database and many have not been licensed, hence cannot easily get employed.

By Chebet Birir 4 months ago

Nutritionists decry being ignored as malnutrition cases soar

Ground-breaking study on Dementia launched in Nairobi

Africa faces unique challenges in addressing Dementia, including limited resources, varying levels of healthcare infrastructure, and a need for greater awareness and education.

By Chebet Birir 4 months ago

Ground-breaking study on Dementia launched in Nairobi

Local firms top innovators list in African healthcare

Healthtech consulting firm Salient Advisory has named MYDAWA, Maisha Meds and 22 other health firms as the leading innovators that are transforming healthcare systems across Africa.

By Chebet Birir 6 months ago

Local firms top innovators list in African healthcare

We need to talk to our children about climate change

According to UNICEF, approximately 1 billion children are at an 'extremely high risk' of the impacts of the climate crisis.

By Chebet Birir 10 months ago

We need to talk to our children about climate change

Hard-headed parents abetting cross border FGM

The practice is most rampant over long holidays like Easter when girls from Kenya are moved to Tanzania to undergo FGM.

By Chebet Birir 2 years ago

Hard-headed parents abetting cross border FGM

Why Nairobi mosquitoes don't transmit malaria

You are unlikely to contract malaria in places like Nairobi, as opposed to Kisumu and Mombasa counties, but climate change might alter that soon.

By Chebet Birir 2 years ago

Why Nairobi mosquitoes don't transmit malaria

Kenya conducts first rare heart transplant

The two-hour procedure at Mediheal Hospital in Nairobi took 10 specialists and cost Sh7 million.

By Chebet Birir 2 years ago

Kenya conducts first rare heart transplant

Migraines: Why that headache should worry you

A migraine is a neurological condition marked by severe, debilitating headaches on one side of your head.

By Chebet Birir 2 years ago

Migraines: Why that headache should worry you

Nairobi doctors successfully perform rare heart surgery

The surgical process of a redo sternotomy is associated with a higher risk of complications than an initial sternotomy.

By Chebet Birir 2 years ago

Nairobi doctors successfully perform rare heart surgery

Mawazo Institute calls for more representation of women in science, research

Empirical evidence shows that, globally, women remain underrepresented in research and as a scientific field.

By Chebet Birir 2 years ago

Mawazo Institute calls for more representation of women in science, research

Sick children in Samburu can now access doctors online

The number of referrals will be reduced as sick children will have access to telemedicine and specialists virtually using county health facilities.

By Chebet Birir 2 years ago

Sick children in Samburu can now access doctors online

Without alcohol for just a day, I felt out of place

Last year Michelle Alividza had been overly dependent on alcohol but is now making baby steps towards sobriety.

By Chebet Birir 2 years ago

Without alcohol for just a day, I felt out of place

Kenyans to isolate despite UK Covishield nod

UK has now approved Covishield, the Indian version of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine.

By Chebet Birir 3 years ago

Kenyans to isolate despite UK Covishield nod

Good news as ministry receives child-friendly ARVs

The Ministry of Health has received 75,000 packs of child-friendly Anti-Retroviral drugs, which could be a breakthrough for parents struggling.

By Chebet Birir 3 years ago

Good news as ministry receives child-friendly ARVs

Special Report: Women who struggle with breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is an important part of a mother’s journey even before she gives birth.

By Chebet Birir 3 years ago

Special Report: Women who struggle with breastfeeding

Taxi driver refuses to give up on childhood dream of being a nurse

Even though he runs a taxi business he is still driving towards his life-long ambition.

By Chebet Birir 3 years ago

Taxi driver refuses to give up on childhood dream of being a nurse

She’s not your mum...you were ‘bought’!

Adopting a child and learning that one was adopted has its own fair share of emotional and psychological challenges.

By Chebet Birir and Esther Dianah 3 years ago

She’s not your mum...you were ‘bought’!

France donates 182,400 Covid-19 vaccine doses

According to Emmanuel Dagron, France, EU and Covax are keen to work with the government in its effort to tackle Covid-19.

By Chebet Birir 3 years ago

France donates 182,400 Covid-19 vaccine doses

Quarries expose Kitengela residents to chest problems, risks of getting cancer

Add to the sprouting of factories and Kitengela town is one dusty hotbed of noise, air and water pollution.

By Chebet Birir 3 years ago

Quarries expose Kitengela residents to chest problems, risks of getting cancer

Ministry launches Sh2b Kala-azar eradication in counties

Kenya is one of the few countries hosting more than 95 per cent of Kala-azar cases worldwide.

By Chebet Birir 3 years ago

Ministry launches Sh2b Kala-azar eradication in counties

Ngong Hills wind power site the perfect place to unwind, enjoy cool breeze

Ngong Hills in Kajiado County has been a tourist attraction site, thanks to the scenic beauty of the hills, the trees, and a wind farm.

By Chebet Birir 3 years ago

Ngong Hills wind power site the perfect place to unwind, enjoy cool breeze

Teacher by profession, mortician by passion

Mortician says it gives her great joy to bring comfort and closure to relatives of the departed.

By Chebet Birir 3 years ago

Teacher by profession, mortician by passion

Government sets aside sh7 billion for Covid-19 vaccines

Those who got the first dose of AstraZeneca Vaccine will be catered for by donations from Covax.

By Chebet Birir 3 years ago

Government sets aside sh7 billion for Covid-19 vaccines

We are financially malnourished, cry nutritionists

To be licensed, dieticians and nutritionists undergo supervised training in a yearlong internship-just like doctors and nurses.

By Chebet Birir 3 years ago

We are financially malnourished, cry nutritionists

What Employment and Business Laws (Amendment) Bills entail

President Uhuru Kenyatta March 30, 2021, signed into law the Employment (Amendment) Bill of 2019 and Business Laws (Amendment) Bill of 2021.

By Chebet Birir 3 years ago

What Employment and Business Laws (Amendment) Bills entail

Phillip Mpango appointed Tanzanian Vice President

He will be sworn in on March 31, 2021.

By Chebet Birir 3 years ago

Phillip Mpango appointed Tanzanian Vice President

President Samia Suluhu proposes Finance Minister Phillip Mpango as vice president

Tanzania President Samia Suluhu proposes Finance Minister Dr Philip Mpango as Vice President, pending parliament approval.

By Chebet Birir 3 years ago

President Samia Suluhu proposes Finance Minister Phillip Mpango as vice president

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