John Muchangi

2 weeks ago | the-star.co.ke | John Muchangi

In SummaryExperts say several barriers are at play. Surgical training is notoriously gruelling and inflexible, making it difficult to pursue while balancing societal expectations and family planning. Surgical salary or family life? Studies show many women do not advance to specialised medical training in rates comparable to those of men. While women now constitute the majority of Kenya’s health workers, that lead evaporates as you move to degree and post-graduate levels.

2 weeks ago | the-star.co.ke | John Muchangi

Multiple studies confirm that higher taxes often lead to a drop in consumption of tobacco. Revenue from tobacco taxes in Kenya has actually reduced by nearly half in the last ten years, when inflation taken into account, the World Bank has said. The bank said all tobacco taxes amount to just 17 per cent of the total annual health taxes, also called sin taxes, in Kenya. “Currently, health taxes generate meaningful – but declining – tax revenues in Kenya.

3 weeks ago | the-star.co.ke | John Muchangi

In Summary“Public skepticism toward genetically modified organisms (GMOs) further complicates their acceptance, particularly for vaccines intended for direct consumption.” The scientists identified three popular potato varieties grown in Kenya –Shangi, Sherekea, and Wanjiku – which can carry the cholera vaccine. Imagine biting into a potato and getting vaccinated. No needles, no pills, just immunity served on a plate.

3 weeks ago | the-star.co.ke | John Muchangi

In SummaryBullying was common. “Some people were against them returning to school because they believed cancer survivors were contagious, bewitched, or would be feared by fellow students,” the report added. The children's cancer ward at the Kenyatta National Hospital. When Kenyan children survive cancer, the fight doesnot end at remission. Instead, a quieter, more insidious struggle begins – one fought in schools, communities, and even families.

3 weeks ago | the-star.co.ke | John Muchangi

Dr Pancholi argues that improving how we look isn’t vain, it’s a crucial part of healing minds and bodies. Health03 June 2025 - 12:00In SummaryThere is a study with very interesting results I looked at back when I was becoming a cosmetic dermatologist. A beautiful face and one that wasn’t as beautiful were placed in front of babies. The results showed that the babies spent more time staring at the beautiful face. Dr Pranav Pancholi is a cosmetic dermatologist in Nairobi.