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Lifestyle diseases in Kenya – Kenyans are getting fatter, drinking more and ailing more

May 19th, 2012 No comments

The market for traditional sweet potatoes and arrowroots has never been so good. Urban Kenyans have started to understand the ill effects of refined, fatty, salty and sugary breakfasts. Read more…

Cancer – A top silent killer in Kenya

May 19th, 2012 No comments

In the recent past, Kenyans have been waking up to news of high profile cancer patients in the country.

Only recently, veteran politician Martin Shikuku was admitted to a Nairobi hospital after being diagnosed with prostate cancer. Public Health Minister Beth Mugo, her Medical Services counterpart, Anyang’ Nyong’o, former chairman of the defunct Electoral Commission of Kenya, Samuel Kivuitu, East African Community Permanent Secretary, David Nalo, and various other personalities are battling with various forms of cancer. Read more…


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