Casphine Oresi

Why Kenya’s children are still dying from pneumonia

Pneumonia may be preventable and treatable. But for Kenya's children, survival depends on more than medicine. 

Makueni healthcare workers team up with traditional birth attendants to tackle maternal deaths

Why Kenyans are shying away from blood donation amid supply shortfall

 A single unit of blood, they note, can be separated into components that may save multiple lives, making donation one of the simplest yet most impactful contributions to the healthcare system.As demand for blood continues to rise, health authorities are calling on Kenyans to embrace regular do...

HIFU offers new hope to women with fibroids

Baby Laurine’s fight: How Pumwani’s milk bank is saving preterm babies

Preterm infants face high mortality risks, and studies show that breast milk significantly improves survival and growth compared to formula feedingThe hospital delivers between 70 and 100 babies daily, making it one of the busiest maternity facilities in Africa

Miscarriages: The silent monster eating women and shattering families

Dr. Kireki also warns that certain medications are unsafe during pregnancy and stresses the importance of hospital visits for proper care. Women who have experienced multiple miscarriages may have a higher risk of another, although the cause can differ each time.