Undernourishment is one of the foremost reasons of disease and mortality among children under the age of five in Sub-Saharan Africa. Significant illnesses and deaths across the world have been associated with malnutrition, ...

The hotel industry in Kenya, as well as across Africa, is fiercely competitive and plays a crucial role in bolstering the nation's economy. It serves as a vital source of foreign exchange, employment opportunities, and ...

Maternal factors, especially dietary aspects before and after pregnancy, have been shown to impact maternal outcomes over the years. Low birth weight, small for gestational age, and preterm babies have been linked to dietary ...

Skin-bleaching refers to using beauty products like creams and soaps to whiten the skin. Past studies have indicated that skin-bleaching products have negative implications for the user. However, many women in Nairobi ...

The Family MUAC Program, which involves training mothers and caregivers to use a Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) tape to detect signs of malnutrition in children, has shown positive outcomes in terms of improving nutrition ...

Diarrheal diseases remain a major public health issue in Kenya, contributing significantly to illness and death among children under five years old. The use of oral rehydration salts (ORS) and zinc is globally recognized ...

Globally, diarrhea remains a significant public health concern, affecting an estimated 2.5 billion children under five annually and contributed to 10% mortality in 2015. In Africa, approximately 696 million under-fives ...

Undernutrition is a critical global health issue, responsible for over half of all deaths among children under five. In developing countries, an estimated 143 million children are underweight, with Kenya reporting ...

Undernourishment is one of the foremost reasons of disease and mortality among children under the age of five in Sub-Saharan Africa. Significant illnesses and deaths across the world have been associated with malnutrition, ...

In Wajir County, around 749 infants under six months die annually. The 2014 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS) revealed that just 32% of babies in this age group are exclusively breastfed, while many mothers ...