2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (337+ words) Study warns maternal anaemia could have lasting effects on children’s brain development The Eastleigh Voice A new study has found that babies born to mothers with anaemia have smaller brains than those born to mothers without the condition, raising concerns…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (394+ words) The Ministry of Education has moved to clarify confusion over the reopening of schools, confirming that the 2026 Term Three academic calendar remains unchanged, with learners expected to report on August 24, 2026. In a statement issued on Wednesday, August 19, Education Cabinet Secretary…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago   (379+ words) The Eastleigh Voice More than six million women and newborns in Kenya are expected to benefit from a new Sh10.4 billion (US$80 million) maternal and newborn health programme aimed at reducing preventable deaths in some of the country's hardest-hit counties The…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1615+ words) A Sh95 medicine can help prevent deadly postpartum bleeding, but stock-outs, poor blood-loss monitoring and funding gaps continue to put mothers’ lives at. Imagine losing your wife, daughter or a new mother because a life-saving medicine costing about Sh95 was unavailable when…...

2+ mon, 1+ day ago   (1237+ words) A woman who bleeds heavily every month may think it is simply how her body works. She learns to carry extra sanitary pads wherever she goes, misses school or work during her periods, and pushes through constant exhaustion, believing it…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (364+ words) The Eastleigh Voice Ibuprofen may be a more effective option than paracetamol for many women experiencing period cramps, experts say, after a large study analysing a decade of purchasing data found that paracetamol was the most commonly bought painkiller While…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (284+ words) The Eastleigh Voice A team of Kenyan university students has won the Stars of Innovation Challenge after developing MediBora, an AI-driven platform that connects expectant mothers with healthcare providers, offering real-time monitoring, risk alerts, and guidance to manage maternal health…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (86+ words) The Eastleigh Voice Kenya’s neonatal crisis: Only 2 counties meet SDG target as 27 fall into danger zone Only two Kenyan counties have met neonatal SDG targets, with most lagging due to equipment shortages, staff gaps and weak referrals, putting newborns—especially…...

3+ mon, 1+ day ago   (390+ words) A new high-tech newborn unit has been commissioned at Pumwani Maternity Hospital in a major upgrade aimed at strengthening neonatal care and reducing infant mortality at Kenya’s largest maternity facility. The facility features modern technology and improved infrastructure designed to…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (678+ words) Every half minute, a baby is stillborn somewhere in Africa, amounting to nearly one million preventable deaths each year, a new report by UNICEF reveals. The findings highlight a silent but devastating crisis that continues to be largely ignored in…...