The enormous negative impact of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) on public health systems across the sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) region today is receiving much more attention on the policy agenda than it did two decades ago. Amid…
Cancer is the biggest cause of mortality globally after cardiovascular disease. For so many years and especially of late when numbers are rising, the disease has wreaked havoc on individuals, families, communities and the medical…
Sitting all day, which is what a lot of us office workers do day in day out, is bad for just about every aspect of our health. It has been associated with every other lifestyle…
In this article, we looked at heavy handbags as the cause of pesky headaches, incessant back and neck pains and general body aches and pains. What can one do to counter the effects of these…
A good immunity is one of the most important parts of healthcare. We don’t remind ourselves this often enough until we fall ill and feel like the world is falling apart around us. But many…
How to make your bra last longer. Learn to hook the bra from the back. Many ladies hook theirs from the front and then rotate them to bring the cups to the front where they…
Today, Kenyan women have launched the #StainNotShame campaign targeting everyone to raise awareness on period stigma and stop period shaming. Research by Menstrual Hygiene Day, a global advocacy platform for non-profit organizations and government agencies…
Mental health is an essential aspect of overall well-being, and it is crucial to prioritize mental health programs in modern workplaces. Employees spend a significant portion of their time in the workplace, making it an…
For a long time now, cervical cancer has been one of the most lethal non-communicable diseases among women. Despite the many interventions that have been put in place by the Ministry of Health and other…
Today being World Hepatitis day, we had a word with Dr. Adams Kimura of Equity Afia on what Hepatitis is and what we can do to reduce spread. Here is what he had to say.…