The World Health Organization (WHO) on 26th November 2021 designated the variant B.1.1.529 a variant of concern (VOC) and has given it the name Omicron. This variant is a highly divergent variant with a high number of mutations, including 26-32 in the spike protein, some of which are concerning and may be associated with humoral immune escape potential...
It is about two years ago that SARS-CoV2 was diagnosed in China and then spread to the rest of the world causing millions of deaths. The number of cases and deaths are most probably under reported from countries which do not have a robust vital events registration system. A publication from India estimates that the deaths in India...
COVID-19: The Third Wave Has Come SARS-CoV-2 has caused over 4.03 million deaths in the world by 12th July 2021. The disease was on downward trend in the UK. However, the number of cases is now increasing despite high levels of vaccination. In Kenya, the disease has come in phases. Kenya has had three phases; the cases had declined...
The word Ischemia means lack of adequate blood supply to a particular organ of the body due to blockage of its blood vessels. Just like any other organ, the heart also requires an adequate supply of oxygenated blood to continue pumping blood throughout the body. The arteries that supply oxygenated blood to the heart muscles are called coronary...
What is Obesity? Obesity is one of the most common health disorders worldwide. It is a condition where a person has excess body fat. It is measured by your Body Mass Index (BMI) which is a measure that uses your height and weight to work out what weight is healthy for your specific height. It is calculated as...
The Ministry of Health in Kenya announced yesterday that the Indian variant of the virus which causes COVID-19 has been identified in Kenya. The Indian variant of SARS-CoV-2 which is designated as B.1.1.7 variant has been isolated from 30 samples from patients in Kenya. The samples were isolated from patients in Kisumu, Nairobi, and Mombasa.The patients had history...
On COVID-19, and how we can work together to prevent its spread and help all of us stay safe. New variants of the virus have caused another more intense wave of infections across the world, including India and some countries in the African continent. We urge our community members to take basic precautions: such as avoiding crowds, wearing...
Smokeless tobacco is associated with many health problems. Using smokeless tobacco: Can lead to nicotine addiction. Causes cancer of the mouth, esophagus (the passage that connects the throat to the stomach), and pancreas (a gland that helps with digestion and maintaining proper blood sugar levels). Is associated with diseases of the mouth. Can increase risks for early delivery...
