Arthritis affects millions of people worldwide, causing joint pain, stiffness, inflammation, and reduced mobility. While conventional medicine plays an important role in treatment, many people are increasingly turning to herbal remedies for arthritis to support pain relief, reduce inflammation, and improve overall quality of life. Herbal medicine does not claim to cure arthritis. Instead, it […]
Kenya’s Ministry of Health has taken a major step in HIV prevention by recommending the registration of Lenacapavir, a groundbreaking long-acting antiretroviral medicine. The Pharmacy and Poisons Board has approved both the 300 mg tablet and 464 mg injectable solution forms of Lenacapavir for use as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). This follows global recognition of the […]
Kenya is set to achieve a historic milestone in healthcare with the rollout of its first locally manufactured Kenyan Polio Vaccine by 2027. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced the plan on Monday after a strategic engagement with the Board and senior management of the Kenya BioVax Institute. During the meeting, CS Duale reviewed progress […]
The internet has recently been abuzz with claims that China has developed the world’s first pregnancy robot—a humanoid machine equipped with an artificial womb capable of carrying a baby from conception to birth. Dazzling images of chrome-bodied robots with transparent wombs containing developing infants quickly went viral, sparking equal measures of fascination and fear. But […]
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has once again raised the alarm over the misuse of Ozempic, a drug prescribed for type 2 diabetes, but increasingly sought after by Kenyans for off-label weight loss. What Ozempic Is Meant For Ozempic, the brand name for semaglutide, is a prescription drug used globally to help regulate blood […]
On August 11, 2025, Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni delivered a stern directive to administrators of Level 2, Level 3, and sub-county hospitals: do not charge patients for outpatient services. The order comes straight from President William Ruto, who insists that these facilities must treat patients without demanding any payments. PS Muthoni emphasized that […]
A Bold Claim That Shook the Medical World In mid-2025, Russia made global headlines with a bold announcement: it had developed a personalized mRNA-based cancer vaccine and was preparing for clinical rollout by the end of the year. But has Russia really discovered a cancer vaccine—or are we witnessing a premature celebration? This article breaks […]
Healthcare in Kenya is evolving—and so are the ways we access medical insurance. For many individuals and families, finding an affordable, flexible, and reliable health cover can be a daunting task. That’s where Jubilee Health Insurance steps in. As one of Kenya’s most trusted insurance providers, Jubilee has embraced digital innovation to offer affordable health […]
