HealthyNation

Angela Musyoka turned blind in her early thirties at a time she thought she was in perfect health. Catch her story and much more in tomorrow's #HealthyNation pullout. Free with your #DailyNation every Tuesday. epaper.nation.africa/ke

New six-in-one vaccine approved for addition to immunisation programmes #HealthyNation nation.africa/kenya/health/n…

New six-in-one vaccine approved for addition to immunisation programmes #HealthyNation nation.africa/kenya/health/n…

In Kenya 64.7 per cent (8.1 million) of households still use wood as their primary cooking fuel, followed by cooking gas at 19 per cent (2.4 million) and charcoal at 10 per cent (1.3 million). #HealthyNation nation.africa/kenya/health/h…

Africa is so far one of the most affected continents by the impacts of climate change ranging from prolonged droughts that lead to failed seasons and death of domestic animals, thereby denying locals their livelihoods. #NationClimate nation.africa/kenya/health/t…

Ethical, legal concerns emerge as scientists create artificial human embryos #HealthyNation nation.africa/kenya/health/e…

While anti-poaching efforts have curbed illegal activities targeting rhinos and elephants, global warming poses a substantial threat to animals, Acting Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Director-General Erustus Kanga said. #NationClimate nation.africa/kenya/health/c…

Sickle cell is an inherited disease and thus there are social, cultural and health care issues involved. There are people who are carriers but don’t have the disease. #HealthyNation nation.africa/kenya/health/i…

Experts are banking on the cultivation of fruit trees to reverse the trend and increase tree cover in the region that has borne the brunt of the changing climatic conditions and unpredictable weather patterns. #NationClimate nation.africa/kenya/health/s…

“My twins are doing well thanks to the lifesaving donated milk Pumwani doctors provided. I explained to their father, he agreed after he learnt that the milk has no side-effects whatsoever,” she says as she watches them drink the milk away. #HealthyNation nation.africa/kenya/health/h…

Ayeema started her period when she was 15. For the next decade, she had a fairly normal flow but at 25, her periods became lighter and irregular until they altogether disappeared. It had been over a year since she had last bled. #HealthyNation nation.africa/kenya/health/w…

The main focus for the next five years will be climate change mitigation and adaptation, with a clear emphasis on green energy, water resource management and unexploited opportunities brought by climate change. #NationClimate nation.africa/kenya/health/n…

Ahead of this year’s #WorldBreastfeedingWeek, we introduce you to the breast milk donors of Pumwani in tomorrow's #HealthyNation pullout. Free with your #DailyNation every Tuesday. @LeonLidigu

Ms Nakhumicha, a procurement expert, asked Kenyans to pray for her, noting that she had been "stirring the pot" in a dangerous area controlled by powerful cartels. #HealthyNation nation.africa/kenya/health/p…

As a woman, Nancy believes that the diversity agenda cannot be ignored because, at the moment, only two percent of the workforce in the maritime industry is female. #NationClimate nation.africa/kenya/health/m…

“What criteria did they use to pay the hospitals, why didn't they pay hospitals with less before paying such a huge claim to a single hospital?” asked a hospital manager who sought anonymity. #HealthyNation nation.africa/kenya/health/p…

During this period, more than one million animals - 400,000 heads of cattle and 700,000 goats and sheep – died of hunger. Some 400,000 households were pushed into dependence on food aid in order to survive. #NationClimate nation.africa/kenya/health/d…

Before the drought hit hard, I had 30 cows and more than 200 goats and sheep. Most of them were wiped away by drought, and I sold the skinny ones at a throwaway price to provide food for my family. #NationClimate nation.africa/kenya/health/-…

“The Ministry of Health is formulating a mental health policy to tackle concerns arising from drug and alcohol addiction. Alcohol and substance use have significant social and economic consequences beyond just health.” #HealthyNation nation.africa/kenya/health/d…

Where wetlands previously were, modern, high-rise office and residential buildings have taken over as urbanisation eats nature's lunch. #HealthyNation nation.africa/kenya/health/w…