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Snakebites don’t make headlines—but they should. In rural Kenya, they kill, blind, and disable in minutes. Children lose limbs. Families lose breadwinners. And too often, there's no antivenom, no ambulance, no time. But Kenya is biting back. With global partnerships, local innovation, and frontline heroes, the country is finally gaining traction in the fight against this silent killer. The world is watching. And Kenya is leading. 🩸 Read the full story: https://willowhealthmedia.org/fangs-of-change-kenyas-fight-against-snakebites-gains-global-venom/
💊 In many parts of the world, medicine is not always what it seems. A cough syrup meant to soothe ends up causing harm. A malaria tablet offers no protection. A mother gives her child medicine, not knowing it’s fake. In low-income countries, 1 in 10 medicines is counterfeit or substandard. Over 300 children have died from toxic syrups. Between 2019 and 2023, reports of fake drugs doubled. In some areas, 2 out of 3 anti-malarials are not genuine. https://willowhealthmedia.org/prescription-for-disaster-how-counterfeit-drugs-are-killing-patients-globally/
💸 The lifeline is fraying. US funding once sustained Kenya’s HIV, malaria, and maternal health programmes. Now, only a trickle remains — if any at all. Clinics are rationing care. Health workers go unpaid. Patients are turned away. The system is straining, and the consequences are already here. What happens when a health system is left to fend for itself — without the resources to survive? Read the full report 👉 https://willowhealthmedia.org/the-vanishing-lifeline-can-kenyas-healthcare-system-survive-without-us-funding/
Millions of men are living with an enlarged prostate (BPH). It’s not cancer—but it blocks urine, disrupts sleep, and quietly erodes dignity. Many suffer in silence. Shame. Fatigue. Accidents. Mood swings. 💡 It’s treatable. But first, we must talk. 📍Get screened from age 50—or 40 if you're high-risk. 🧪 PSA test. 💬 Doctor consult. 🩻 Simple scan. https://willowhealthmedia.org/the-swollen-silence-how-an-enlarged-prostate-creates-pee-culiar-problems/
💊 Counterfeit medicines are silently harming millions From fake antibiotics to dodgy Ozempic knock-offs, counterfeit drugs are slipping into everyday use — and they’re not just ineffective, they’re dangerous. In Kenya, up to 30% of medicines may be fake. That means the pill you trust might not work — or worse, cause harm. Fake weight-loss meds, painkillers, cancer treatments — all putting lives at risk every day. https://willowhealthmedia.org/prescription-for-disaster-how-counterfeit-drugs-are-killing-patients-globally/
💊 Pill Problems: Where Do They Go? Most Kenyans flush, burn, bury—or share—expired meds. But these pills don’t just vanish. They pollute water, poison soil, fuel addiction, and put children at risk. Burning releases toxins. Burying spreads antibiotic resistance. Sharing? A dangerous gamble. Crush and seal tablets with coffee grounds. Mix liquids with dirt or sawdust. Return high-risk meds—like antibiotics, opioids, or hormonal drugs—to pharmacies with proper disposal points. 📖 More in the piece by Dr Sharon Wambua 👉 https://willowhealthmedia.org/bye-bye-capsules-how-to-dump-unused-expired-medications-at-home/
🚲 Pedaling Towards Health In Busia, Kenya, where ambulances are scarce, Community Health Promoters (CHPs) are transforming healthcare delivery by using bicycles to reach remote households. With malaria prevalence at a staggering 38%—nearly five times the national average—these dedicated CHPs are bringing testing, treatment, and education directly to the doorsteps of those in need. https://willowhealthmedia.org/no-ambulances-no-problem-how-bicycles-became-busias-mobile-malaria-clinics/
HIV care is no longer just about ARVs. It’s about dignity. Mental health. Family. Healing. Across Kenya, community HIV services are doing so much more than managing a virus. Health workers are walking into homes, not with pity — but with presence. They’re offering counselling, restoring trust, helping people rise again. This is what holistic care looks like: a mother getting support for depression after her diagnosis. A child being checked for malnutrition. A father learning he’s not alone. This is how we heal a nation — one home at a time. Read the full story 👉 https://willowhealthmedia.org/holistic-health-how-community-hiv-services-are-healing-whole-communities/
In Rwanda’s busiest hospitals, a quiet revolution is unfolding. No fanfare. No headlines. Just mothers and babies being saved—because a smart system is listening, learning, and stepping in when it matters most. Over a million clinic visits. Thousands of lives touched. Decisions made faster, safer, with care guided by data and heart. This is what it looks like when technology is built not just to impress, but to protect. https://willowhealthmedia.org/from-memes-to-medicine-rwandas-ai-saving-mums-babies-while-kenya-tweets/
A major win for caregivers and families. Kenya’s new Persons with Disabilities Act 2025 brings long-overdue support to those caring for persons with disabilities. From tax breaks for caregivers to duty-free imports on essential aids—and guaranteed free public healthcare for PWDs—this law marks a powerful shift towards dignity, inclusion, and economic relief for those who give so much. https://willowhealthmedia.org/caring-counts-financial-relief-for-caregivers-parents-of-persons-with-disabilities/