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Understanding Malaria: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention

Malaria is a serious and potentially life-threatening infectious disease caused by parasites of the genus Plasmodium. It is primarily transmitted to humans through the …

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Cervical Cancer: Awareness, Prevention, and Treatment

Cervical cancer (Ca cervix) is the fourth most common cancer among women worldwide. In Kenya, it remains a leading cause of cancer-related deaths due …

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Understanding Appendicitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Management

Appendicitis is the inflammation of the appendix, a small pouch attached to the large intestine. It is commonly caused by obstruction of the appendix …

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Cancer Warning Signs:Three Signals Your Body Should Never Ignore

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, yet many cases can be treated successfully if detected early. The disease develops when …

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World TB Day: A Global Call to End Tuberculosis

Every year on March 24, the world marks World TB Day—a day dedicated to raising awareness about Tuberculosis (TB), one of the deadliest infectious …

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Health Crisis Deepens in Laikipia as Nurses and Midwives Down Tools

Health Crisis Deepens in Laikipia as Nurses and Midwives Down ToolsLAIKIPIA, KENYA – Public healthcare in Laikipia County has been thrown into disarray following …

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Health Crisis Deepens in Laikipia as Nurses and Midwives Down Tools

Health Crisis Deepens in Laikipia as Nurses and Midwives Down ToolsLAIKIPIA, KENYA – Public healthcare in Laikipia County has been thrown into disarray following …

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Former CS Raphael Tuju Rushed to ICU as Health Concerns Escalate.

Reports indicate deterioration as doctors intervene amid heightened concernFormer Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju has reportedly been rushed to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at …

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U.S. Continues Strikes on Iran as Energy Targets Get Temporary Reprieve

The United States is set to continue its military operations against Iran, with a temporary pause applying only to strikes targeting Tehran’s energy infrastructure, …

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Kim Jong Un Justifies Nuclear Expansion as Global Tensions Escalate

Kim Jong Un Defends Nuclear Expansion Amid Rising Global TensionsKim Jong Un has justified his country’s continued expansion of its nuclear weapons program, citing …