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Diabetic Kidney Disease in Kenya: How to Keep this dreaded complication at bay

Diabetes & Metabolism, Organ Health / March 26, 2026 / By Joseph Mwaura,MD

Diabetes mellitus has emerged as a major public health challenge in Kenya, with significant implications for the country’s kidney health. As such, diabetic kidney disease has become one of the leading causes of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the country. The Burden of Diabetes and Kidney Disease in Kenya According to the Kenya Renal Association, […]

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Ovarian cancer in Kenya: Risk Factors, Diagnosis and Management.

Cancer & Non-communicable Diseases / March 26, 2026 / By Joseph Mwaura,MD

What is Ovarian Cancer? Ovarian cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the ovaries, the female reproductive organs responsible for producing eggs and the female hormones estrogen and progesterone. It is a serious and often deadly disease, but with early detection and proper treatment, many women can be cured. In this blog post,

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Understanding Kidney Failure: Types, diagnosis and Treatment

Organ Health / March 26, 2026 / By Joseph Mwaura,MD

What is Kidney Failure? Kidney failure is a complex and potentially life-threatening condition that affects millions of people worldwide, including Kenya. It is a condition in which one or both of your kidneys no longer function well. This leads to the deterioration of critical functions of the renal system in maintaining stable body systems (homeostasis).

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