non-communicable diseases
CS inaugurates cancer, tobacco boards
Cancer combined with cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and chronic respiratory disease is causing over 30% of all deaths and 50% bed occupancy in all...
KNA
Mobile tech to help fight diabetes and hypertension in Kenya
New partnership sees three firms work together to enhance access of healthcare for non-communicable diseases
Mike Njoroge
Non Communicable Diseases to be major cause of deaths in East Africa by 2040
The number of deaths however could drastically be reduced if the nations put in place necessary measures to curb spread of NCDs
Samuel Gitonga
Kenyans to live 10.5 years longer by 2040, new study reveals
People of both sexes in Spain will live for 85.8 years on average, marginally edging out expected lifespans in Japan (85.7), Singapore (85.4) and...
BT Reporter
KAPI assures President Kenyatta on NCD drugs
KAPI Chairperson Dr Anastasia Nyalita said the Association’s members have been undertaking public awareness programmes geared at educating Kenyans to exercise healthy living...
BT Correspondent
New drug for management of type 2 diabetes introduced in Kenya
The medical solution works to improve glycemic control in adults with the condition, along with diet and exercise
BT Correspondent
Sanofi unveils state-of-the-art regional office in Nairobi
The new office design, one of its kind, reflects a modern way of working and is an activity based open space where desks...
BT Correspondent
Insurers issue warning as healthcare costs overrun inflation
According to Minet Kenya, while the medical insurance industry recorded a growth of 0.65% in gross premiums, claims incurred over the same period...
BT Correspondent
AAR Insurance doubles claims reserve as costs surge
The company has this financial year increased its claims reserve to Ksh 1 billion compared to about Ksh 450 million reserved in 2017,...
BT Correspondent
