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The Essential Role of Memory Care in Enhancing Seniors’ Lives

Memory care has emerged as a crucial component of senior healthcare, particularly as our aging population grows and dementia cases increase worldwide. This specialized

December 10, 2024

Health·lifestyle

Improve Sleep Apnea With These Simple Meditation Techniques

Affecting millions of people globally, sleep apnea is a condition that disturbs breathing all night. Although there are several therapies accessible, many people are

October 18, 2024

Health

Is Iron Deficiency Slowing You Down? Here’s Why

A common nutritional issue affecting millions of people globally is iron deficiency. Without adequate iron, your body cannot produce enough hemoglobin, the protein in

October 15, 2024

Health

Teeth Whitening Secrets: Fast and Easy Tips for a Brighter Smile

Though with so many teeth whitening choices available, it’s difficult to know where to start. A brilliant, white smile can improve look and confidence.

October 10, 2024

Health

This is How To Confirm if a Hospital is Registered With SHA

The echoes of viral videos showing chronic patients being turned away from hospitals have barely faded, yet Kenya’s healthcare landscape is already shifting again.

October 8, 2024

Health

First HIV Vaccine that Also Serves as Twice Yearly ARV Coming To Kenya Soon

Kenya stands on the brink of a revolutionary advancement in HIV prevention and treatment, as Gilead Sciences’ groundbreaking drug lenacapavir moves closer to widespread

October 4, 2024

Health·News

Omtatah Heads To Court To Block SHIF Rollout

Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah, along with two other petitioners, has filed a legal challenge against the planned launch of Kenya’s Social Health Insurance Fund

October 1, 2024

Health·News

Buying Marijuana May Help Patients Prone to Stroke, Study Shows

Cerebrovascular disorders (CVA) – such as stroke – can have devastating impacts on individuals. Emerging research indicates that CBD or Indica strains might offer

August 14, 2024

Health

Labour CS Reveals That Kenyan Nurses Have Rejected Saudi ‘Slave’ Job Offers

It has now emerged that the government is struggling to convince Kenyan nurses to apply for Saudi Arabia jobs. For many months, President Ruto

April 12, 2024

Health·News

More Calls for Health CS Nakhumicha’s Resignation

Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo is the latest politician to call for the resignation of Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Susan Nakhumicha, labeling her as incompetent

April 5, 2024

Health·News

SHIF Registrations Starts Tomorrow, CS Nakhumicha Says

The Kenyan government, through the ministry of health, has announced the imminent commencement of registration for the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), set to

March 7, 2024

Health·News·TL

Dilapidated Eastleigh Hospital Struggles to Explain Sh400 Million NHIF Claims in 2 Years

In a startling revelation to members of the National Assembly’s Health Committee, Mr. Kennedy Otieno, the proprietor of Joy Nursing Home located in Nairobi’s

January 31, 2024

Business·Health·TL

Health CS Nakhumicha Explains How They Arrived at 2.75% Deduction

Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha has provided insights into the methodology used to determine the 2.75 per cent contribution rate to the Social Health

January 25, 2024

Health·TL

Government To Launch SHIF in March, Following Court Greenlight

Health Cabinet Secretary Wafula Nakhumicha has confirmed that the Kenyan government is on track to introduce the new Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) by

January 25, 2024

Health·News·TL

Big Win for Ruto as Court of Appeal Allows 2.75% Deductions for SHIF Implementation

In a big win for the Ruto administration, the Court of Appeal has on Friday afternoon suspended the orders of the High Court blocking

January 19, 2024

Health·News·TL

7 Effective Ways to Get Emergency Toothache Relief at Home

Toothache mostly makes it hard for you to eat properly. This might mean you have to stay away from enjoying your favorite food because

January 9, 2023

Health

How Can Medical Hemp Help Treat Chronic Fatigue?

Are you experiencing symptoms of extreme exhaustion? Have you tried resting, but the tiredness won’t go away? While there are various treatment options for

October 6, 2022

Health