Health

The World Health Organization (WHO) has advised against restricting travel or trade with Kenya, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after Kenya confirmed its first imported case of Bundibugyo virus disease. The patient, a...
Forget running, swimming or sprinting Japan has found a competition where contestants are rewarded for doing absolutely nothing. Dozens of participants recently went head-to-head in a bizarre sleep contest, battling to fall asleep quickly and...

Cancer Chains of Meru: SPM Buzz Releases Documentary on the Untold Cancer Story

What is really behind the cancer burden in Meru? A new SPM Buzz documentary, “Cancer Chains of Meru: The Untold Story of Cancer in...

Kenya Confirms First Imported Ebola Case as Patient Dies in Nairobi

Kenya has confirmed its first imported case of Ebola, with a patient who travelled from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) through Uganda dying...

Bullying Is More Than Just Teasing: Signs, Types and How to Get Help

Bullying can leave wounds that are not always visible. From insults and physical attacks to online humiliation and deliberate exclusion, repeated harassment can affect...

Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Hits 8,067 Cases, Nearly 4,000 Deaths Reported

The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing its most severe Ebola outbreak on record, with more than 8,000 cases and nearly 4,000 deaths reported....

Scotland Drug Deaths Rise 11% to 1,133 as Nitazenes Fuel Crisis

Scotland recorded 1,133 drug-related deaths in 2025, an 11% increase from the previous year, as the country continues to grapple with Europe’s highest drug...

Police Launch Manhunt After More Than 30 Bakisa Students Affected by Pregnancies

Police in Bungoma have launched investigations and a manhunt following reports that more than 30 learners at Bakisa Secondary School have been affected by...

How Technology Is Changing the Way Kenyans Manage Their Health

Managing your health is no longer limited to hospital visits and occasional check-ups. From smartwatches that track your heart rate to virtual consultations with...

New Kenya-US Partnership Targets Early Detection of Zoonotic Diseases

Kenya has stepped up its preparedness against zoonotic diseases with the launch of new biosafety guidelines for live bird markets and an upgraded digital...

Measles Outbreak in Bangladesh Leaves More Than 1,000 Children Dead

Bangladesh is battling a devastating measles outbreak that has killed more than 1,000 children, with health authorities still recording roughly 1,000 suspected new cases...

Always Tired or Irritable? How Stress May Be Affecting Your Wellbeing

Stress is a normal part of life, but when it becomes frequent or overwhelming, it can affect much more than your mood. From disrupted...

From TikTok Recipes to Plant-Based Meals: How Food Trends Shape Modern Lifestyles

Food is no longer just about satisfying hunger. From viral recipes and wellness-focused diets to plant-based alternatives and colourful café menus, what people eat...

Kenya Designates Four Labs for Ebola Testing as Disease Surveillance Intensifies

Kenya has stepped up preparations against a possible Ebola outbreak by designating four laboratories to handle testing, while authorities intensify surveillance at border points...

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