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Topic: Diagnosis

Governor Nyong'o opens up about cancer diagnosis

By Mercy Kahenda   2026-07-20 13:29:46

After surviving prostate cancer, Prof Anyang’ Nyong’o turned his personal battle into a mission to expand cancer awareness, screening and access to treatment across Kenya.

Influencer Nara Smith reveals daughter's cancer diagnosis in touching post

By Tania Omusale   2026-07-02 13:21:02

Nara Smith has revealed that her two-year-old daughter, Whimsy Lou, was diagnosed with cancer after doctors found the disease had spread.

Hospital, doctor ordered to pay Sh4.35 million for misdiagnosis of child

By Joackim Bwana   2026-06-04 14:38:41

The appellate court in Nairobi has ordered a hospital and a Neurologist, Dr Donald Oyatsi, to pay Sh4.350,000 million to the parents whose daughter died from meningitis due to misdiagnosis.

Donald Trump Jr's ex-wife Vanessa announces breast cancer diagnosis

By Victor Budi   2026-05-21 15:17:18

Vanessa Trump, the former model and ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr., has revealed she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and says she has begun treatment.

Kenyan researcher wins Sh446m award for advancing oesophageal cancer diagnosis

By Mercy Kahenda   2026-05-20 18:21:11

A Kenyan researcher has won a Sh446 million award for advancing the early detection of oesophageal cancer, a disease that continues to claim thousands of lives in the country every year.

Busia unveils portable ultrasound devices to boost early diagnosis

By Mary Imenza   2026-04-21 13:17:07

Busia County has introduced portable ultrasound devices to improve early diagnosis and reduce maternal and neonatal deaths.