Eye Care in Kenya: Cataract, Trachoma and the Long Road to Universal Vision Health
An estimated 7.5 million Kenyans need ophthalmic care, yet specialists remain scarce and unevenly distributed. This guide examines Kenya's main causes of blindness, the trachoma elimination campaign, the eye health workforce and how patients access and pay for treatment.
The Kenyan Diaspora in Ireland: Community, Work and Remittances in the Emerald Isle
Ireland hosts a small but growing Kenyan community concentrated around Dublin and its healthcare, technology and education sectors. This guide covers migration pathways, community life, remittance channels and the services available through Kenya's embassy in Dublin.
Breast Cancer in Kenya: Incidence, Screening, Treatment and the Push for Earlier Diagnosis
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Kenya, with thousands of new cases recorded each year and a high proportion detected late. This overview examines the epidemiology, the national registry, screening, treatment access and the drive toward earlier diagnosis.
The Nursing Council of Kenya: Mandate, Registration and Licensing of Nurses
The Nursing Council of Kenya regulates the country's largest health workforce. This guide explains its mandate, how it accredits training, runs the licensing exam, and handles indexing, registration, retention and the route to practising as a nurse.
Kenyan Diaspora in Norway: Healthcare Workforce, Education Pathways and the Oslo-Bergen Community Profile
The Kenyan diaspora in Norway combines a strong healthcare workforce presence, educational pathways and a growing professional community across Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim and Stavanger. Explore the community profile, employment sectors and the Kenya-Norway relationship.
Hypertension in Kenya: Burden, Diagnosis, Treatment Pathways and the Road to Population-Wide Blood Pressure Control
A deep look at hypertension in Kenya — covering disease burden, diagnosis at primary care level, treatment pathways under the Social Health Authority and the long road to population-wide blood pressure control across all 47 counties.
Sickle Cell Disease in Kenya: Prevalence, Newborn Screening, Treatment Access and the Lake and Coastal Burden
Sickle cell disease affects roughly 14,000 Kenyan newborns each year, concentrated in the lake and coastal counties. This article maps prevalence, newborn screening, hydroxyurea access, comprehensive care centres and the social and financing barriers families face across Kenya.
Type 2 Diabetes in Kenya: Prevalence, Diagnosis and Treatment Pathways
Type 2 diabetes is one of Kenya's fastest-growing chronic conditions, with national survey data showing a 3.1 percent adult prevalence, low awareness and a structural treatment gap that the National NCD Strategic Plan 2021-2026 is trying to close at primary-care level.
The Kamba Community of Kenya: Eastern Bantu Heritage, the Akamba Wood Carving Tradition, Long-Distance Trade and the Contemporary Identity
The Kamba (Akamba) are Kenya's fifth-largest community at approximately 4.7 million people. A complete guide to history, wood carving and contemporary identity.