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From delayed diagnosis to inconsistent access to essential medicines, these systemic shortcomings turn a manageable condition into a life-threatening struggle for children and families.
For families raising children with Type 1 diabetes, sleep is never restful, it is interrupted by alarms, finger pricks, whispered prayers, and the constant dread that blood sugar may drop or spike.
The entry of Eliud Owalo, the immediate former Deputy Chief of Staff, into the presidential race has split opinion over what his candidature means for Nyanza.
Swelling around the knee or persistent limping may prompt short-term medication, rest, or reassurance that the problem will resolve on its own.
Osteosarcoma is the most common primary bone cancer, typically affecting children, adolescents, and young adults, often starting in the long bones near joints.
Genevy Anyango, was abandoned by her mother at a tender age and forced to rely on a guardian.
For the second day in a row, Ruto pitched a tent in Nyanza and rallied the residents to back their proposal to engage in a preelection talks as he markets his reelection campaign.
Doctors removed abnormal growths weighing 5.4 kilogrammes, from Pamela Atieno's body who had unknowingly lived with for more than 25 years.
In Kenya, many women live with silent internal growths — fibroids, ovarian cysts and other masses — without realising the potential impact on their health and fertility.
President William Ruto returned to Kisumu County to roll out the Nyota youth empowerment project.
Property of unknown value was destroyed at Mama Ngina Children’s Home in Kisumu following a fire incident that affected a dormitory housing 58 children.
A family in the Kanyakwar area of Kisumu Central Sub-county is grieving after its four siblings drowned in a water-filled quarry near Kudho Primary and Secondary schools on Sunday.
Kenyans across the country and lovers marked yesterday's Valentine's Day celebrations with flowers, romantic gestures, and a display of compassion and community outreach.
For parents whose children are diagnosed with sickle cell disease, every day becomes a struggle against a silent, life-threatening condition that affects millions across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Scientists warn that poor adherence and emerging drug resistance are quietly undermining progress in the global response to HIV.
For many, a cancer diagnosis is not only a medical challenge but a life-altering event, bringing emotional, social, and financial burdens that extend far beyond hospital walls.
Women make eco-friendly briquettes made from the water hyacinth, offering a cleaner, safer, and sustainable alternative to traditional fuels.
Despite being universal, the conversation around menopause is largely absent in communities, healthcare, and media. Women often navigate these challenges alone.
Women who have reached the age of menopause are beginning to speak openly about the hidden pressure they face to prove their femininity after their monthly periods stop.
The hospital noted that the bodies have remained unclaimed for more than three (3) months and are therefore due for disposal in accordance with public health regulations.
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