Home-based care and isolation 101 If you have a Covid-19 patient at home, set aside a room - including a separate bathroom and toilet where possible - where they can recover without coming into contact with other persons in the...
Will new variants of Covid-19 affect vaccines? As the delta variant spreads, Covid-19 vaccine manufacturers Pfizer and BioNTech have announced that they are developing a booster shot to counter it.
Ambulance services and hotlines in Kenya The need for ambulance services has become more prevalent following the advent of Covid-19.
Keeping up with baby's immunisation schedule Vaccines are meant to protect your baby against tuberculosis, measles, mumps, typhoid, chicken pox, meningitis, rotavirus, tetanus, polio, among others.
Why some women prefer water births Its popularity among urban women has been driven by preference for relaxation and less intense labour pains.
How significant is your baby's name? While it is easy to downplay the impact of a child’s name, Susan Kibe, a child therapist based in Nairobi, says it is as critical as their upbringing.
How to teach your baby sign language What if your eight or nine month old baby could actually tell you that he/she wants without crying?
How to help a baby with squinted eyes Many parents fail to detect squints early enough or believe that the disorder is an act of nature that they can't do anything about.
Natural birth or C-section? Some expectant women face a dilemma as their delivery date approaches: they are not sure whether to choose natural birth of delivery by C-section.
Fever 101: What to do and when to call a doctor Although fever is not dangerous, underlying causes - such as pneumonia, meningitis, croup, ear infections, influenza, colds, blood and bowel infections - can be.
