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The call comes ahead of the first Women’s Health Ecosystem Forum (WHEF 2026), which will be held at the Nairobi Serena Hotel from November 2 to 5, bringing together researchers, innovators, investors, donors and industry partners to strengthen links between research, product development and investment.
Severe period pain can signal endometriosis, a chronic condition that may cause persistent pelvic pain, impact fertility for some, and disrupt daily life. Here’s what health authorities and specialists say about symptoms, delays to diagnosis, and access to care in Kenya
Dr Koigi said emergency contraceptive pills, commonly referred to as the morning-after pill, are intended for situations where contraception was not used or has failed and should not replace regular family-planning methods
Speaking on Radio Generation on Thursday, Dr. Koigi said the decline in ovarian reserve means “the number and the quality of eggs starts going down”, reducing the chances of conception and making early assessment important.
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The methods aim either to lower sperm production, prevent sperm from moving or fertilising an egg, or stop sperm from being released during ejaculation.
PS Muthoni said young people aged 10 to 34 accounted for 72 per cent of all new adult HIV infections recorded in 2025, while more than 236,000 girls aged between 10 and 19 faced pregnancy.
Ruto said bringing back Universal Health Coverage (UHC) was among the priorities he set after taking office, noting that he considered the programme to have been on its deathbed at the time.
The campaign, launched under the theme “We Start by Listening”, is based on research into women’s experiences with healthcare and aims to encourage women to speak openly about their health concerns while urging healthcare providers to take their voices seriously
The petition, filed by Dr Benson Kibore and submitted to the Clerks of the National Assembly and the Senate on Tuesday, seeks legal recognition of the conditions under Kenya's disability framework, saying they have far-reaching social and psychological consequences that deserve greater policy attention.
According to Dr. Omanwa, infertility remains a major challenge across the world, with African countries recording some of the highest rates despite the continent’s high birth rates.
Ngumba also addressed myths around vasectomy, noting that the procedure does not stop ejaculation.
Kimani cautioned that HPV infections are more widespread than current statistics show, largely because most carriers do not display symptoms and screening coverage remains low.
According to MSI, Kenya has a high Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) standing at 355 deaths per 100,000 live births
