As many communities in Kenya begin to slowly reopen and resume some regular activities that were restricted or closed due to the Coronavirus, Dr. Noah Akala, Public Health Specialist, recommends social distancing measures for the indefinite future. “Multiple studies now demonstrate the high risk of asymptomatic transmission of the virus by people who don’t know […]
The Government of Kenya on Saturday, May 18, announced the extension of the measures put in place to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. However, in the same vein, the Government has given guidelines on how certain restaurants can resume partial operations. Many organizations that precautionarily closed shop are wondering how to safely explore […]
The coronavirus pandemic has changed our norms. With schools closed and families at home together, days can be long or short pegged on so many factors. It is not surprising that your teens are beyond bored, what with the social distancing advisory that sees to it that they remain in the house with limited activities […]
On this auspicious occasion when we commemorate the International Day of the Nurse, we also concurrently mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of Madam Florence Nightingale, that famous patron of our profession. At MedLux International Hospital, we join the global healthcare community to highlight the pivotal role that of nurses play in the healthcare […]
In a bid to catch up with life, we often put sleep in the back seat. Despite the economy slowing down, our sleeping habits may not have changed much. Sleep or lack thereof affects how you feel throughout the day and nutrition plays a major role in how well you sleep What you eat relates […]
Worries and anxiety about the coronavirus and its impact can be mind-boggling. Social distancing makes it harder. How then do you cope during this pandemic? The novel coronavirus has undoubtedly changed your life as you know it. The new normal is characterised by working from home and being conscious of your surroundings every time you […]
During the Ramadan period it is crucial that people living with diabetes are offered support with ensuring the optimal management of the diabetes as they fast. There are guidelines that have been developed by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the Diabetes and Ramadan (DAR) International Alliance. The guidance available represents expert opinion rather […]
Following widespread public debate and utterances by high profile opinion leaders on controversial ways of preventing/curing coronavirus, we have decided to set the record straight. Can alcohol or vodka be used as hand sanitizer? Is it effective? Pay attention! So while this can be true, you have to understand that for hand sanitizer to be […]
Working from home can make you make those unnecessary kitchen trips. You were thinking of a glass of juice but once you are there, those chilly potatoes crisps seem more attractive. On the flip side, you have probably buried yourself into work all day and have barely had anything to eat. Healthy eating should be […]
Since the advent of the coronavirus pandemic, we have been seeing a lot of people out in public wearing gloves. This can be good or it can actually be very bad depending on the wearer and their habits,” says public health specialist Noah Akala, MD. “ “Unfortunately, most Kenyans aren’t wearing or disposing of their […]
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