Topic: Patient

Combat counterfeit medicines to safeguard patients

By James Mokoro   2024-09-17 10:43:03

In today's interconnected world, the proliferation of counterfeit medicines poses a grave threat to patient safety

US patient dies from rare mosquito-borne disease

By AFP   2024-08-28 07:23:29

A person in the northeastern US state of New Hampshire has died after contracting the rare mosquito-borne eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus, health authorities announced Tuesday.

Putting a smile on the faces of dental patients is my main business

By Nathan Ochunge   2024-08-23 10:33:21

Scarlet Muhadia, a 30-year-old dentist, is known for her commitment to enhancing oral health in the community, leveraging her skills and staying updated with the latest dental advancements

Baringo heaves under Hepatitis B burden as patients battle stigma

By Mercy Kahenda   2024-08-12 19:54:04

If not treated, it infects vital organs, including the kidney and lungs. The disease presents with general body weakness, diarrhoea and lack of appetite.

A patient's rich life and a heavy secret

By Dr Dada Nyoro   2024-08-11 09:06:50

The patient was now a resident in the hospital’s VIP wing, barely clinging to life.

Agony for patients as striking staff stay away from Meru hospitals

By Phares Mutembei   2024-08-04 15:57:02

A spot check by The Standard across a number of facilities observed little activity as patients were forced to seek treatment in private facilities.