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Rising Typhoid Cases in Nairobi: What You Need to KnowHealth officials in Nairobi have raised an alert after an increase...
05/08/2025

Rising Typhoid Cases in Nairobi: What You Need to Know

Health officials in Nairobi have raised an alert after an increase in typhoid fever cases in some estates. Contaminated water and poor sanitation have been linked to the outbreak.

What is Typhoid?
Typhoid is a serious bacterial infection caused by Salmonella typhi. It spreads through food or water contaminated by human waste.
Common Symptoms:
~Prolonged fever
~Weakness
~Stomach pain
~Headache
~Loss of appetite

What You Can Do to Stay Safe:
✅ Drink boiled or treated water
✅ Wash hands with soap and clean water, especially before eating
✅ Eat food that is properly cooked
✅ Avoid roadside food, e.g mtura if hygiene is questionable
✅ Seek medical help immediately if you experience symptoms

Prevention is better than a cure.
Let’s protect our families and communities by staying informed and practising safe hygiene.

Your Health Story Matters. Let’s Talk.At Healthspoke, we recognise the importance of real stories in shaping conversatio...
31/07/2025

Your Health Story Matters. Let’s Talk.

At Healthspoke, we recognise the importance of real stories in shaping conversations around health, healing, and well-being.

Do you have a health-related experience, concern, or insight you believe should be heard? Whether it's personal, from your community, or something you’ve observed — your voice could raise awareness, inspire hope, or drive change.

🗣️ We are currently collecting stories, perspectives, and concerns to feature and highlight across our platforms.

📩 Feel free to reach out via DM or email. Let’s speak health — openly, thoughtfully, and together.

At The HealthSpoke, Wednesdays are sacred.We pause not because everything is perfect,But because God has brought us this...
30/07/2025

At The HealthSpoke, Wednesdays are sacred.
We pause not because everything is perfect,
But because God has brought us this far.

We gather to thank Him, to worship, to encourage one another,
and to remind ourselves: Yes, life is tough, but God is still faithful.

We tell Him our desires... but more importantly, we acknowledge His presence, might, and goodness.

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18

Wherever you are today in joy or in struggle, pause. breathe. speak to Him. He's listening. And he's not done with you yet. ❤️

Start Your Day with Warm Water Small Sip, Big Benefits!Before the tea, before the phone, reach for a cup of warm water.H...
30/07/2025

Start Your Day with Warm Water Small Sip, Big Benefits!

Before the tea, before the phone, reach for a cup of warm water.

Here’s what it does when taken first thing in the morning:

✅ Wakes up digestion
✅ Flushes out toxins
✅ Boosts metabolism
✅ Relieves constipation
✅ Improves blood circulation
✅ Supports healthy skin

It’s a gentle ritual with powerful results.
Let your first sip be warm, healing, and intentional. 🫖

Evening Reminder – Your Body Deserves Care TooYou don’t need fancy meals to eat right.A simple combination of omena, suk...
29/07/2025

Evening Reminder – Your Body Deserves Care Too

You don’t need fancy meals to eat right.
A simple combination of omena, sukuma, and ugali provides you with protein, iron, fibre, and energy.
Or try ndengu, avocado, and ugali, affordable, balanced, and nourishing. Your body has worked all day. Feed it well. Rest easy. Rise strong.

It’s Monday, and your health sets the tone for the week.✨ Start hydrated.✨ Move your body daily.✨ Eat something green.✨ ...
28/07/2025

It’s Monday, and your health sets the tone for the week.
✨ Start hydrated.
✨ Move your body daily.
✨ Eat something green.
✨ Sleep like it matters (because it does).
✨ Breathe deeply, often.
Small habits. Big results. Let’s make this week a healthy one!

Health isn’t earned in hustle, it’s honoured in pause.This weekend, take care of your health gift your body stillness, l...
26/07/2025

Health isn’t earned in hustle, it’s honoured in pause.
This weekend, take care of your health gift your body stillness, let your mind wander off duty, and your soul sip serenity. Don't just rest, instead relax in the arms of God. For those who are hard pressed God got you, keep believing. Have a beautiful and peaceful weekend.

Not every pain needs immediate treatment. Some need time. Some need understanding. Just like in medicine, not all sympto...
24/07/2025

Not every pain needs immediate treatment. Some need time. Some need understanding. Just like in medicine, not all symptoms are bad; some are signals your body is trying to heal, reset, or protect you.

In life too, discomfort doesn’t always mean disaster. Sometimes it’s growth. Sometimes it’s your heart saying, “Slow down. Something’s off.”

So listen ~
To your body.
To your mind.
To your soul.

Healing isn’t always loud. But it’s always happening.

Daylight does more than lift your mood it boosts your immunity too!Scientists found that sunlight activates your body’s ...
24/07/2025

Daylight does more than lift your mood it boosts your immunity too!
Scientists found that sunlight activates your body’s frontline defenders neutrophils making them better at fighting infections during the day.

This natural rhythm could lead to new ways of treating inflammation and boosting immunity.
So go on, catch some rays it’s good for your health! 🧬💪

Your Body Isn’t Lazy, It’s Tired. Sometimes the best productivity hack is sleep.Not scrolling. Not forcing. Just resting...
23/07/2025

Your Body Isn’t Lazy, It’s Tired.
Sometimes the best productivity hack is sleep.
Not scrolling. Not forcing. Just resting.
Your brain detoxes, your mood resets, and your body heals all while you sleep. So tonight, give yourself permission to shut down without guilt. A good sleep is self-care, not laziness.

CHIKUNGUNYA IS BACK — AND IT’S CLOSER THAN YOU THINKYou may feel fine today…But somewhere nearby, someone is waking up w...
23/07/2025

CHIKUNGUNYA IS BACK — AND IT’S CLOSER THAN YOU THINK

You may feel fine today…But somewhere nearby, someone is waking up with a fever they can’t explain, and joints that feel like they’re on fire. That’s how Chikungunya starts. A mosquito bite is all it takes.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised the alarm: Chikungunya, a mosquito-borne virus, is spreading fast across Africa, Asia, and even parts of Europe and yes, Kenya is at risk.

🧠 Medically Speaking:
Chikungunya virus is spread by Aedes mosquitoes, active during the day.
It causes:
🔹 Sudden high fever
🔹 Severe joint pain (can last for months)
🔹 Rash, fatigue, and headaches

There’s no specific treatment only symptom relief. And for older adults, kids, and people with weak immunity, the recovery can be long and painful.

⚠️ The Danger?
This isn’t just a “one-day fever.” It can cripple your ability to walk, work, or care for your loved ones. And it spreads fast in areas with standing water, poor drainage, or blocked gutters.

Here’s how to protect your home and family:
✅ Empty containers with stagnant water
✅ Use mosquito repellents (sprays, coils, creams)
✅ Sleep under a mosquito net, even during the day
✅ Wear long-sleeved clothing in the early morning and evening

👨‍⚕️ As a health-conscious Kenyan, you can’t afford to ignore this.
Start with your house. Your child’s school. Your neighbourhood.
Prevention is better than suffering silently later.

Let’s talk about it.
Let’s spread awareness, not the virus.

Share this post. Warn someone. Save someone.

Patient safety is a right, not a privilege. Every person deserves care in a secure, respectful environment. Let’s priori...
22/07/2025

Patient safety is a right, not a privilege. Every person deserves care in a secure, respectful environment. Let’s prioritise safety in all our hospitals because healing should never come with harm.

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