pupils receive solar lamps from the Miral Welfare Foundation. By Lorraine Anyango. In many parts of the world, millions of children are forced to study under the dim, flickering light of candles and kerosene lamps. This harsh reality not only hampers their academic performance but also poses serious health risks.                                                                                                   To address this pressing issue

By Sherine Atieno. Siaya County resident Joseph Onyango Opondo, 50, has finally found relief after two decades of enduring excruciating pain. A former driver, Opondo’s life took a turn in 2001 when he began experiencing numbness and severe pain in his legs. “It started with a tingling sensation that gradually worsened,” Opondo recalls. “The pain

By Lorraine Anyango.  The Ministry of Health is taking significant strides to reduce the cost of chemotherapy treatment for patients enrolled in the Social Health Authority (SHA) program. Currently, patients in Nairobi are benefiting from direct access to chemotherapy drugs, a move that has significantly lowered treatment costs. “The government is actively negotiating with pharmaceutical

By Lorraine Anyango. Kisumu County observed World Prematurity Day with a call to reduce premature births, a leading cause of child mortality under five years of age, accounting for 16%. The colorful celebration, held at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) , brought together preterm mothers and healthcare professionals. The event emphasized