Topic: Pain

One year of pain: Mradi explosion survivors still nursing wounds

By Emmanuel Kipchumba   2025-02-04 11:42:30

On that fateful night, the tragic gas blast shattered lives, with survivors now grappling with physical and emotional scars.

The painful reality of toxic, substandard sanitary towels

By Maryann Muganda   2025-02-04 14:39:07

International studies have uncovered toxic metals such as lead, arsenic and cadmium in menstrual products worldwide.With Kenyan women sharing harrowing experiences.

Grace Njoki's unbearable pain, fight for healthcare justice

By Jacinta Mutura   2025-02-01 15:27:33

Njoki made headlines last week after her arrest at Ladnan Hospital in Eastleigh, where she had gone to seek treatment. She was accused of causing a disturbance at MoH offices.

Situation 'on the ground' is not as rosy as government paints it

By Kidi Mwaga   2025-01-27 08:50:58

The unemployment rate has skyrocketed and with it the provision of socio-economic rights is envisaged in article 43 of the Constitution.

Patients in more pain and agony as Bungoma nurses' strike enters day five

By Juliet Omelo   2025-01-18 15:47:17

The strike by the Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives (KNUNM) in Bungoma County has entered day five, paralysing hospital operations.

SHA turns access to healthcare into pain and agony

By Standard Team   2025-01-18 17:37:09

Patients seeking outpatient services have been forced to dig deep into their pockets with frequent system failures affecting delivery of services across the country.