Hypertension and the Challenges Faced by Family Caregivers
Stroke remains one of the foremost causes of mortality and severe disability across the globe. As highlighted by the American Heart Association, it’s predicted...
Africa CDC: Mpox spread getting out of control
The surge of the Mpox virus in Africa is becoming increasingly alarming, according to Jean Kaseya, the Director General of the Africa Centre for...
Metformin: Benefits and Side Effects of This Common Diabetes Medicine
Metformin is a commonly prescribed drug for managing type 2 diabetes. Its primary function is to help decrease blood sugar levels by enhancing the...
How Common Drugs May Be Starving Your Brain
Researchers at EMBL Hamburg and CSSB have revealed the complex molecular processes involved in the body’s absorption of vitamin B1, which could lead to...
Public Strategies for Preventing Marburg Virus Disease
Marburg virus disease is a severe and often fatal illness caused by the Marburg virus, a close relative of the Ebola virus. The disease...
Men encouraged to stay informed during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
October marks "Breast Cancer Awareness Month," a dedicated time to promote awareness about the most prevalent cancer affecting women globally. However, it is essential...
New travel advisory issued in response to Marburg outbreak.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced that health monitoring will be implemented for travelers returning from Rwanda starting this week....
WHO: Mpox outbreak hits 15 African countries
As of 2024, the mpox outbreak has impacted 15 countries in Africa, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The agency cautioned that various...
Kenya reports two more Mpox cases in a span of 24 hours.
Health Cabinet Secretary Dr. Deborah Barasa has reported the detection of two additional cases of Mpox in the country over the past 24 hours....
SHIF Confusion: Dialysis Patients Forced To Sell Livestock To Afford Treatment
Elijah Wachira, the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Social Health Authority (SHA), has instructed all healthcare providers across the nation to persist in...
