Sperm Banks: Why Kenyan children born in secret may demand to know their fathers
A donor-conceived person may grow up unaware of inherited risks like heart…
Sisters, stories & science: How Nigerian researcher is bringing STI and HIV care closer to women, girls
Dr Airat Bakare watched antiretroviral drugs scar fertility. Now she’s walking into schools with…
No symptoms, no diagnosis, no treatment: How South African researcher is fixing STI detection in women
Dr Fezile Khumalo, a South African researcher, is building a molecular diagnostic…
Neonatal sepsis: Why 1970s antibiotics are making a comeback for babies
Neonatal sepsis is a leading cause of newborn deaths in developing countries.…
Aflatoxin: How the mould in your ugali may be stunting your child
The fungi do not need an invitation. A warming climate, a poorly…
From placenta to pressure: How hypertension in pregnancy triggers stillbirths, heart conditions
High blood pressure during pregnancy doesn't just go away after delivery; rather, it can…
New SHA cover brings relief for sickle cell patients, but equipment gap remains
Previous annual cover for Sickle Cell was Ksh8,000 and ran out in two…
Dr Angela Koech: One woman, one bacterium, and one question that changed everything
She used to spend her days in delivery rooms, catching babies. Now…
Stillbirths: ‘I walked out of the hospital three times… without a baby’
In 2026, a woman can reach the hospital. But reaching care is not…
One Dose, Zero Excuses: This single pill could end sleeping sickness for good
In its late stage, Sleeping Sickness parasite crosses into the brain, causing…
