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Topic: Disease

Eye diseases surge as Kenya battles cataract backlog and dangerous misuse of steroid eye drops

By Maryann Muganda   2026-06-03 10:06:25

 Eye health experts are warning that Kenya is facing a silent vision crisis that threatens both public health and economic productivity. 

Bungoma on alert over rising silent killer disease

By Jackline Inyanji   2026-05-24 19:27:26

Residents of Bungoma have been advised to exercise regularly and maintain proper nutrition to help prevent non-communicable diseases.

Children in Bungoma at high risk of communicable diseases

By Jackline Inyanji   2026-05-21 12:07:44

Residents of Bungoma have been advised to exercise regularly and observe recommended nutrition to avert non-communicable diseases.

Nairobi hosts workshop to strengthen animal disease surveillance

By Selina Mutua   2026-05-11 17:00:46

The workshop banks on training on the Animal Resources Information System (ARIS) to improve data collection and analysis.

Understanding disease that disrupts the nervous system

By Ryan Kerubo   2026-05-10 22:12:39

Multiple sclerosis, is a disease that affects how the brain and the rest of the body communicate.It is not widely known in Kenya, yet it is present and continues to affect many lives.

What is hantavirus, the disease that has killed 3 cruise ship passengers?

By The Conversation   2026-05-05 10:19:31

Three people have died after a suspected outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.