Health Misinformation
Identifying and debunking health misinformation, dangerous trends, and unproven medical claims spreading in Kenya.
2 articles
Health
You Are Probably Vitamin D Deficient if You Live in Nairobi
More than half of Sub-Saharan Africans are Vitamin D deficient, and Nairobians are no exception, despite living just over a degree from the Equator. Here is why it happens and what you can do about it.
Desmond Karani
Health
The Dangerous Mbaki and Mbarīki Movement in Kenya: What You Need to Know
Thousands of Kenyans are turning to mbaki, mbarīki oil, and risky deworming cocktails as miracle cures; why the trend is spreading, and the hidden dangers many users never see coming.
Grace Mutua