September 2019 theConversation; Ebola outbreaks, such as the current one in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which has claimed 2,074 people’s lives, are widely covered in the media. But another virus is ravaging the DRC with minimal publicity. That virus is measles. Although measles has a much lower mortality …

September 2019 theStar; The Nairobi county government has given powers to medical and clinical officers to treat assault cases and fill P3 forms. This is aimed at giving timely justice to sexual and gender based violence  (SGBV) victims. The county and sub-county health teams deliberated and agreed on the same. …

September 2019 theStar; Lawmakers have picked holes in an unhealthful contractual agreement between Kenyatta National Hospital and insurer NHIF that cost the national referral facility millions of shillings in losses. The losses were first flagged at Sh323 million in 2013, sparking the interest of the Public Investments Committee during a …

September 2019 theStar; Parliament has ordered a fresh probe into the controversial Sh38 billion medical equipment leasing scheme to 47 county governments. The National Assembly and Senate have resolved to form a joint ad hoc committee to investigate the scheme. The Houses on Thursday ratified the recommendations of the mediation …

September 2019 Daily nation; Kyuso Level Four Hospital in Mwingi North, Kitui County has been closed indefinitely over security threats to its staff. Dr Daniel Misiani, the medical superintendent, directed all staff to stay away until further communication. “Owing to concerns associated with impending unrest and insecurity at the hospital, …

August 2019 Standard media; If you have ever had an infection, chances are high the doctor will prescribe an antibiotic. That antibiotic could be Augmentin. Here is the scary part, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has just issued an alert that there are fake Augmentin drugs on sale in Kenya …

August 2019 theStar; A baby born weighing 400 grammes has been discharged from KNH after reaching 3.5kg. Baby Jeremy was born at 25 weeks. He’s been nurtured and managed by Kenyatta National Hospital doctors for five months until he attained 3.5kg. Baby Hope Obonyo, who was also born at the …

August 2019 theguardian; You need not feel shy about having looked up your condition when you go to see your GP – but neither should you turn it into an ‘internet v doctor’ face-off Be confident , but considerate There is no need for you to feel self-conscious about letting your …

August 2019 npr; Steroid inhalers commonly used to prevent asthma attacks may not work any better than a placebo for many people with mild asthma, according to recent research. Synthetic corticosteroids mimic the steroid hormone cortisol, reducing inflammation in the airways. But the drug targets a type of inflammation that …

August 2019 Business Daily; The taxman has put on notice 12 global firms that offer insurance cover to Kenya’s wealthy businessmen and expatriates in the ongoing crackdown against tax evasion. Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), in a notice to local insurance brokers, is demanding a record of payments made to the …