Maryann Muganda

Stiff Person Syndrome: A rare but debilitating neurological disorder

By Maryann Muganda   2024-08-05 20:40:00

Stiff Person Syndrome can have a profound impact on the patient, often leading to significant disability and reduced quality of life.

More young mothers adopt bottle-feeding to avoid 'sagging boobs'

By Maryann Muganda   2024-08-05 08:50:00

Breastfeeding has been touted as a critical part of motherhood as it creates the first strong bond between mother and baby, which grows stronger into their adulthood.

Nairobi records highest number of men getting intimate with fellow men

By Maryann Muganda   2024-08-10 14:04:26

The most striking finding is a 26 per cent increase in female sex workers (FSWs) and a staggering 76 per cent rise in men who have sex with men (MSM) over the past decade.

Yet another suspected mpox case as Africa grapples with response

By Maryann Muganda   2024-08-18 07:00:00

Samples from a 21-year-old woman referred to a Thika hospital from Murang’a are being analysed. Since January, Africa has reported over 13,700 mpox cases, resulting in 1,500 deaths.

Kenya ranks poorly in USAID report on maternal mortality in Africa

By Maryann Muganda   2024-08-19 00:00:00

Kenya ranks among the top five African countries with the highest rates of maternal mortality, a statistic that casts a long shadow over the country's health policies.

CS says State will procure 2 million Mpox jabs, warns on false reports

By Maryann Muganda   2024-08-20 20:55:00

Health CS Deborah Barasa said the vaccines will be allocated to high-risk individuals, as part of a broader strategy to mitigate the spread of the disease.

Hemorrhoids: Common yet hidden disease affecting millions globally

By Maryann Muganda   2024-09-02 00:00:00

Dr Naftaly Ngugi Gitau explains that haemorrhoids occur when veins in the lower part of the rectum and anus become swollen. While sometimes painless, they can bleed.

300 killed in a year of banditry attacks - report

By Maryann Muganda   2024-09-05 19:00:00

Increased use of terrorism-like violence shows that the modern-day livestock rustling has evolved significantly from the traditional cattle raiding practices

Lymphoma: Deadly cancer claiming lives of children in Africa

By Maryann Muganda   2024-09-09 09:30:00

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society describe Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma as a type of cancer that begins in the lymphatic system, which is part of the body’s germ-fighting immune system.

Africa's counterfeit drug crisis

By Maryann Muganda   2024-09-09 09:30:00

New research suggests that up to one-fifth of medicines circulating in the continent may be fake or substandard.

Crisis deepens at Nairobi Hospital as doctors issue strike threat

By Maryann Muganda   2024-09-17 08:46:13

This comes amid a deepening crisis, occasioned by management wrangles, with some stakeholders calling for the resignation of the hospital’s board.

Supplies management agency enhances crackdown on unlicensed practitioners

By Maryann Muganda   2024-09-17 12:01:07

The initiative comes as part of KISM’s broader strategy to combat fraud and enhance the integrity of public procurement processes.

Inhalers: Lifesavers for asthma, but hidden environmental threat

By Maryann Muganda   2024-09-23 16:00:00

According to a 2019 WHO report, a typical inhaler containing the propellant HFA-134a has a carbon footprint equivalent to a 180-mile car journey.

Navigating urethral defects in newborns

By Maryann Muganda   2024-09-23 06:22:54

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), hypospadias affects approximately one in 250 male births worldwide.

Rising suicide rates among Kenyan medics

By Maryann Muganda   2024-09-24 18:16:18

Dr Desree Moraa Obwogi's death is not an isolated incident but part of a disturbing trend that has left the medical fraternity reeling.

Death of intern doctor points out unresolved health sector issues

By Maryann Muganda   2024-09-26 00:00:00

The medical community has been shaken by the tragic death of Dr Desree Moraa Obwogi, a medical intern at Gatundu Level 5 Hospital

Fight to decriminalise attempted suicide gains momentum as cases surge

By Maryann Muganda   2024-10-07 00:00:00

Globally, the WHO reports that more than 700,000 people die by suicide every year, with 77 per cent of these deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries.

Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis silent threat to children

By Maryann Muganda   2024-09-28 14:48:41

A rare but potentially life-threatening condition known as Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis (RRP) is affecting an increasing number of patients, particularly children.

Rabies, a deadly threat to man's best friend

By Maryann Muganda   2024-09-29 11:07:45

In Kenya, rabies claims an estimated 2,000 lives annually, straining the bond between humans and their canine companions.

Should you send nudes? The trust, risks, and intimacy behind sharing explicit photos

By Maryann Muganda   2024-09-30 09:22:53

This visual component of sexual pleasure plays a crucial role in understanding why people send nude photos.