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Date - June 21, 2022

Miraa Regulations, Perspectives of a Miraa Researcher on Registration and Licensing of Miraa Dealers

As a Miraa researcher, I got interested when I read from mainstream media that new Miraa regulations {The Crops (Miraa) Regulations, 2021} have taken effect. The regulations were developed in 2019 but they were announced as having taken effect in June 2022. All Miraa stakeholders have been recognizing the need to regulate the Miraa industry […]

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Date - June 18, 2022

Urinalysis using Urine Dipstick Test to Diagnose Urinary Tract Infections: Making the Most Out of a Simple and Cheap Test

The urine dipstick test is commonly known as urinalysis. It is among the most common and affordable tests yet it is often underutilized. The secret to optimally utilizing the urine dipstick test is to learn to interpret its results. The urine dipstick comprises 11 chemical tests. The tests are useful in the diagnosis of multiple […]

Date - June 8, 2022

A Sample of What We Do: A Critical Appraisal of a Qualitative Research Article

At Medright consulting, one of our services comprises critical appraisal of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research articles. Our target clients are reviewers of clinical practice guidelines, policymakers, and researchers intending to determine the value of including specific studies in their work. When contracting us to do the work, you specify the article you need us […]

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Date - May 13, 2022

Low-fiber diet could be the reason arthritis is recurring despite several treatments

You may wonder how dietary fiber that is expected to be affecting the stomach and arthritis that affects joints are connected. A major link is inflammation, which is a body’s reaction to irritating substances. Inflammation is characterized by pain, swelling, redness, heat, and loss of function in the affected part. A low-fiber diet increases levels […]

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Date - May 3, 2022

Why Government Means Well by Regulating Breast Milk Substitutes and Feeding Bottles

In the past couple of days, heated debates on the regulation of feeding bottles and breast milk substitutes were in the air. As usual, I like commenting when things have calmed down because that is when reason prevails. I support the government, in fact, I urge you to institute even tougher breastfeeding regulations at your […]

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Date - March 30, 2022

Open Letter to Hustler on NHIF Cover for All Kenyans

Hustler Ruto, I have been following your promise to Kenyans regarding universal health coverage. I feel your pain; indeed, NHIF premiums are evidently biased against hustlers. It is injustice for someone earning the minimum wage of Sh. 13, 572 to be paying Sh.500 (4% of his salary) while you, who is earning Sh. 1, 487, […]

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Date - March 22, 2022

Open Letter to Baba on Babacare

When I first heard you, Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga announce Babacare, Obamacare popped in my mind. Baba, when you went further to explain that Babacare would focus on disease prevention and health insurance for all, I was even more convinced that you were founding Babacare on concepts borrowed from Obamacare. Based on my experience […]

Date - March 7, 2022

Upscaling Universal Health Coverage in Kenya

Kenya intends to upscale UHC through contributions by people and the government to the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF).1 It will be a combination of tax-based and premium-based systems of healthcare financing. Most Latin American countries use a similar model, but Cuba and Costa Rica dislodged from the system to adopt a unified public model […]

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