Lethal mosquito spread worries health experts Due to its traits, the mosquito can exponentially increase malaria infections in Kenya as it is also immune to some insecticides.
Concern over low uptake of iron, folic acids by expectant women Challenges include lack of awareness and stock-outs, which have been reported in both Homa Bay and Kisumu counties
Farmers’ outcry as Lake Victoria fish continue to die Residents are counting losses worth millions of shillings as a cocktail of factors kill fish
Why ‘Loss and Damage’ was a big issue at COP27 The rich countries have now agreed to compensate nations suffering damages under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
Nairobi’s troubled trek to become green Simple solutions from Sharm-el-Sheikh that could accelerate race to greenness
Doctor, how often should I have a pap smear test? Any woman who has ever had sexual intercourse is eligible for cervical cancer screening
Coughing more after quitting smoking: What's the problem? This is usually a good thing because it is a sign that the respiratory system is recovering
What your lip colour says about your health The lighter colour of your lips could be due to vitamin deficiencies, low blood level, or problems with blood circulation though the most likely cause is possibly vitiligo.
Help! I have a red rash around my mouth The exact cause of this rash is not well known but is thought to be due to a combination of hormonal, environmental and genetic factors
The pain in my behind just won’t go away Use baby wipes instead of toilet paper, and you can also take a sitz bath – by sitting in warm water for about 20 minutes twice a day – to help soothe the injured tissue
How do I handle peeling, itching on the thighs? The inner thigh is prone to developing rashes because the area is hot and sweaty and there is usually friction during movement.
When you constantly feel like you’ll fall down What causes vertigo? Also, is it so serious that it requires medical care? AW Dear AW, Vertigo refers to imbalance because of feeling that you or the world is spinning. It lasts between a few...
What makes our sweat smelly? Everyone has body odour and it occurs due to the bacteria on the skin breaking down the acids in the sweat
