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Herbal medicines in the city found with lethal microorganisms

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Neem They are relied upon by millions of people to heal various ailments at a cheaper cost; they rake in billions of shillings; and the World Health Organization has recognized them as contributing significantly to health management in the world.

But now the herbal medicines are in the frying pan. A new analysis shows that these medicines might be causing more harm than good to the users. Study on the 18 herbal products collected from some of the leading herbal clinics and outlets in Nairobi found all or 100 percent to be heavily contaminated with micro organisms that responsible for many diseases.

 

Patients put on waiting list as road accident victims’ crowd KNH theatres

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Massive cases of injuries have overwhelmed the orthopedic ward, making it the busiest section at the hospital with bed occupancy of 140 percent.

Patients who need hip replacement such as those with arthritis, back surgery, spine operation, or any other major surgery have to wait for up to four months or even longer, before the surgery is done. Reason: the theatres are packed with people with severe road accident and gunshot injuries, who are crowding out these patients.

 

Study dismissing organic foods jolt Kenyan consumers

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Local restaurants that sell organic foods are at pains to explain to them that indeed their foods have a better advantage over conventionally grown foods.Less than three weeks ago after a British study demolished the long held belief that organic foods were of better nutrition and quality compared to conventionally grown crops, Kenyan consumers have gone into panic.

Local restaurants that sell organic foods are at pains to explain to them that indeed their foods have a better advantage over conventionally grown foods.

 

Kenyan children set to benefit from a new vaccine

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 The vaccine is designed to prime the body's immune system to be able to prevent infection by two killer bugs. Photo by Brian Hoskins

Kenya has been selected as one of the countries set to introduce free anti-pneumonia vaccine to help tame a disease that is now the number one killer of babies and children in the country.

 

 

Physical activity is the key to healthy living

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Scientists say that walking, the most basic and common mode of transportation, is recommended for a healthy lifestyle, and its other numerous benefits.
Scientists say that walking, the most basic and common mode of transportation, is recommended for a healthy lifestyle, and its other numerous benefits.
 
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