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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…
The first 90 days: The slim window to shield newborns from sepsis, pneumonia, meningitis
Carried silently by millions of women, Group B Strep can turn a…
GBS: The hidden bacteria driving maternal sepsis and stillbirths, yet rarely tested
Each year, 134,000 babies are born prematurely in Kenya, which has no…
