Magdaline Saya
Science Reporter at The Star (Kenya)
A health and science Journalist at @TheStarKenya
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4 weeks ago |
the-star.co.ke | Magdaline Saya
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Friday brought Embu town to a standstill. This followed his visit on Friday evening to listen to the concerns of residents who have been complaining of increasing insecurity. Kindiki assured residents that the government has responded firmly to their outcry and will ensure the town’s safety is restored. During the visit, the DP interacted with residents doing business in Embu town including small scale traders and large retailers.
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1 month ago |
the-star.co.ke | Magdaline Saya
One in 10 women in the country still use harmful and unsafe methods to terminate an unintended pregnancy. A new report released on Friday showed that a small fraction of women still use unsafe methods such as inserting sharp objects into the vagina, drinking a toxic or caustic substance or taking inappropriate medication to induce abortion.
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1 month ago |
the-star.co.ke | Magdaline Saya
Kenya recorded 792,694 induced abortions in 2023, more than 80 per cent among married women. The latest report released by the Africa Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) on Friday showed that nearly half of the women who presented in health facilities for post abortion complications were women aged between 25 to 34 years.
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1 month ago |
the-star.co.ke | Magdaline Saya
Nairobi and the Central region have the highest rate of induced abortions in the country. A report released on Friday by the Africa Population and Health Research Centre (APHRC) shows the regions recorded 234,125 induced abortions in 2023. This is followed by Nyanza and Western region with 222,196 induced abortions in 2023. Rift Valley region had 153,314 cases, 108,910 in the Eastern region and 74,150 cases in Coast and North Eastern region.
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2 months ago |
the-star.co.ke | Magdaline Saya
In SummaryOluga acknowledged that since its inception, KNNA has maintained a strong collaborative relationship with the Kenya Renal Association (KRA). A collaboration between KNNA and Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Hospital saw the two conduct a successful 3-day Arterial Venous Fistula (AVF) camp at JOOTRH. Medical Services Principal Secretary Dr Ouma Oluga has lauded the Kenya Nephrology Nurses Association (KNNA) for its contributions to renal care in Kenya.
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