Chebet Birir

When they remember not days: Burden of Dementia

By Chebet Birir   2024-11-04 16:00:00

According to the World Health Organization, currently, more than 55 million people have dementia worldwide, over 60% of whom live in low-and middle-income countries.

Ann Vanlauwe: Living for charity

By Chebet Birir   2024-11-10 07:48:00

When the family moved to Nairobi, Ann, who confesses her obsession for charity joined the Rotary Club of Nairobi.  

Battling trypanosomiasis to boost food security in Lambwe

By Chebet Birir   2024-11-11 00:00:00

Livestock are susceptible to various diseases that can impact animal health and farm productivity

Medics bank on new strategy to combat antimicrobial resistance

By Chebet Birir   2024-11-20 12:46:39

Antimicrobial resistance is not only a pressing global health and socioeconomic crisis but has significant impacts on human and animal health, food production, and the environment.

Born too soon: Agony, loss, and triumph of preemie mums

By Chebet Birir   2024-11-25 06:26:32

In Kenya, prematurity accounts for one-third of all newborn deaths, alongside birth asphyxia and infections. It is the leading cause of death in children under the age of five years.

University of Nairobi Marks Global Entrepreneurship Week

By Chebet Birir   2024-11-26 13:42:30

The University of Nairobi marked Global Entrepreneurship Week Kenya 2024 with a vibrant event emphasizing “Entrepreneurship is for Everyone.”

GBV cases still rampant among PWDs

By Chebet Birir   2024-11-28 09:47:37

As the world marks the 16 days against gender-based violence, many people living with disabilities continue to face Gender-based violence (GBV).

Antimicrobial resistance a global threat as Kenya marks awareness week

By Chebet Birir   2024-12-09 08:10:00

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), AMR occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites no longer respond to antimicrobial agents.

Immunity: Why the Gates Foundation is stoking controversy

By Chebet Birir   2024-12-09 12:00:00

Much of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation controversy is believed to stem from historical perceptions of population control by Margaret Sanger.

Ruto admits SHA skepticism, dodges vaccination issue

By Chebet Birir   2024-12-13 00:00:00

President William Ruto did not comment on the highly disputed vaccination of livestock that is set to take place in January 2025. 

Controversy stalks adoption of GMOs depite experts' assurance

By Chebet Birir   2024-12-20 10:14:41

The BT maize variety at the centre of heated conversations could be unprecedented in the country, but the technology is not entirely new, especially in the West.

Why mistreating donkeys is counterproductive

By Chebet Birir   2025-01-29 06:00:00

If starved or mistreated, even if the female animal desires to get babies for the next season, it will not reproduce.

Donkeys on maternity leave: Why Kenyan women give their beasts of burden time off

By Chebet Birir   2025-01-31 11:30:00

According to experts, female donkeys need special care compared to male donkeys, especially when they are expectant.

Niger becomes the first African country to eliminate river blindness

By Chebet Birir   2025-02-10 12:12:15

Niger became the first African country to eliminate the parasitic infection onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness, and the fifth worldwide, according to World Health Organisation (WHO).

How USAID shutdown will affect Kenya's medical research

By Chebet Birir   2025-02-13 16:13:00

US funding cuts have affected 40 % of KeMRI's programmes, putting approximately 824 staff members at risk of losing their jobs and these

Dermatologists warn skin bleaching could cause kidney failure, cancer

By Chebet Birir   2025-03-11 10:32:14

Companies that sell skin-bleaching products promote the idea that lighter skin is more desirable.

Dr Kizzie Shako: Kenya's first female police surgeon

By Chebet Birir   2025-03-12 11:10:42

I began working as an A&E doctor at Kenyatta National Hospital in 2010. The same year, I became a senior medical officer at the Ministry of Health, Division of Forensic and Pathology Services

Clinical officers call off strike after deal with government on CBA, internships

By Chebet Birir   2025-03-12 16:57:38

Clinical officers have called the strike after signing a return-to-work formula with the national government.

The true cost of skin bleaching on health and identity

By Chebet Birir   2025-03-17 06:00:00

Companies that sell these products also promote the idea that lighter skin is more desirable, making people believe that skin bleaching is the best solution.

Government urged to avoid reliance on donor funding for vaccines

By Chebet Birir   2025-04-04 12:30:19

The government has been urged to avoid relying on donor support for immunization programs and instead focus on ways to increase domestic funding.