stigma

Muriuki gallantly
fought HIV stigma

Reading Time: 2 minutes Dr Joe Muriuki, who died on Valentine’s Day, is a national hero. He is the face of grit and unimaginable […]

Address pressing issues, healthcare workers urge

Reading Time: 3 minutes Jasmine Atieno @sparkleMine The pandemic definitely brought to light many challenges and risks healthcare workers are facing not only in […]

State scales down burial protocols to tame stigma

Reading Time: < 1 minute Strict burial rites for coronavirus fatalities may be scaled down to minimise stigma for affected families. Director of Public Health, […]

How HIV ‘misdiagnosis’ resulted in rejection, stigma and divorce

Reading Time: 3 minutes Anne Wambui suspected her cop husband of cheating. She, as expected, was afraid of catching something nasty from him.  So […]

Myths, burden and stigma associated with dementia

Reading Time: 6 minutes Faith Kyoumukama  What would you do if one of your parents woke up one morning and couldn’t remember your name […]

Human Rights: Relief for families raising intersex children

Reading Time: 5 minutes In two months, the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) examinations will kick off. As other pupils get ready, Jane […]