Written by Alice Njoki The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has launched a new toolkit to help health workers better support children and adolescents who experience violence. Known as the ANIMA-AA Toolkit, the resource provides practical guidance for doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals on how to identify, respond to, and […]
Written by Alice Njoki On June 10, 2026, the Government of Kenya launched a nationwide biometric registration exercise for children aged 7 to 17 years under the Social Health Authority (SHA). The programme aims to improve healthcare services for children and make it easier for hospitals to access important medical information. Speaking […]
Written by Gloria Ngatha Ebola is a serious disease caused by a virus. It can make people very sick, but doctors, nurses, and health experts work hard to stop it from spreading and to help people recover. How Does Ebola Spread? Ebola does not spread through the air like a cold. It […]
Written by Alice Njoki. Can you tell if your friend is struggling with mental health issues? Maybe if she or he starts behaving weird like being quiet than usual, or their mood swings change instantly, this indicates that they might be going through something and when you notice such changes which includes mood swings, […]
As World Food Day is marked today, the focus on food security and nutrition is more pressing than ever. In Kenya, where childhood obesity and diet-related diseases are on the rise, the need for clear and easy-to-understand food labeling cannot be overstated. Yet, many everyday products like cakes, sweets, bread, and juices lack front-of-pack warning […]
The rising cases of mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV in Kilifi County are a serious concern. Health workers report more and more children testing positive for HIV during routine checkups. Dr. Hassan Leli, the County Director of Health and Sanitation Services, says this increase is because pregnant and breastfeeding women are not taking their antiretroviral […]
Nominated Senator Proposes Tax Relief Bill to Support Parents of Children with Disabilities In a recent press briefing at Makupa Primary School in Mvita Sub-County, Nominated Senator Crystal Asige emphasized the importance of enacting the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Bill, 2023, which she has sponsored. This bill, once passed by the Senate and signed into […]
I don’t think so. As parents, one of our most important duties is to take care of the health and wellbeing of our children. Considering the rise in childhood obesity and associated health problems, it is especially important to keep an eye on the nutritional value of the food we feed them. Checking the nutritional […]
How often do you exercise ? Is it important to exercise regularly ? Let’s find out …What would happen if you exercised everyday ? Well, no need to respond . Just think it through. Physical wellness is such an incredible journey that very few people have incorporated in their lives despite age, be it children […]
Lusaka, Zambia’s capital is in the grips of a cholera crisis with 3,757 cases and 128 deaths, forcing the government to postpone school reopening by three weeks. This delay raises concerns about the 2024 academic year’s integrity. The majority of Lusaka’s 3 million residents who are squeezed into 9,150 homes per square kilometer, live in […]