Mkamiti Kibayasi

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April 04, 2023
Understanding Kidney Stone Disease: Health Report

Kidney stone is a most common condition affecting the urinary system. It affects about 12 percent of the world population, according to National Center for Biotechnology Information. VOA's Mkamiti Kibayasi spoke with Dr. Remigius Rugakingila from Benjamin Mkapa Hospital for more on treatment and prevention of this disease.
April 03, 2023
New Innovations Could End TB; Kenyan Cafe Empowers Peoples with Cognitive Disorders

This week on Healthy Living, host Mkamiti Kibayasi spotlights one of the world’s most infectious, killer diseases – tuberculosis or TB. Snorre Westgaard, chair of the Humana People to People (HPP) shares information about new treatment and innovations that could end the deadly. Plus, more than a just a café, Ayira’s Neuro-Soul Café in Kenya, empowers people with cognitive disorders, such as autism, through employment and public education. These stories and more in this edition of Healthy Living.
March 27, 2023
Zimbabweans Flock to Zambia for Healthcare; Cholera Peaks After Cyclone Freddy

On this episode of Healthy Living, host Mkamiti Kibayasi spotlights Africa's strained healthcare system, which has driven Zimbabweans to neighboring Zambia; Wondwossen Abebe Gebreyes, executive director of Global One Health Initiative, explains the challenges and solutions. Countries affected by Cyclone Freddy, like Malawi, are now dealing with its aftermath, an increase in cholera cases. And get some tips on how to handle a stye — the painful and uncomfortable bump in the eye — also called hordeolum.
March 18, 2023
Health Report: Female Genital Mutilation Persists in Parts of Africa

At least 200 million women and girls around the world are living with the results of the harmful practice of female genital mutilation (FGM), according to UNICEF, with the most cases concentrated in Africa, the Middle East and Asia. VOA's Mkamiti Kibayasi spoke to Judy Gitau, regional Africa coordinator for nonprofit Equality Now, about FGM in Africa.
March 17, 2023
Stigma of Menstruation; Education for Child Brides, Pregnant Girls

A Kenyan lawmaker speaks out against stigma associated with menstruation, which the U.N. says keeps 1 in 10 girls in sub-Saharan Africa out of school. And, host Mkamiti Kibayasi speaks with gynecologist Dr. Asma’u Mu’azu Mohammed about the importance of affordable, chemical-free sanitary pads for girls. Also, in Mozambique, USAID helps 200,000 girls, forced to leave school due to pregnancy or forced marriages, get a basic education.
March 12, 2023
Psychologist Explains Symptoms, Triggers of PTSD

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, close to 4% of the U.S. population have experienced some degree of post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, due to some unsettling event. Health reporter Mkamiti Kibayasi spoke with psychologist Pauline Kamuti from Kenya about the symptoms and triggers for PTSD.
March 10, 2023
Drug Use Pandemic: The Impact on Families and Communities

Healthy Living this week tackles the growing pandemic of drug addition. Kenyan medical psychologist Peter Mwalukumbi Mjomba explains the dangers of addition and impact on families and communities. Also, find out how librarians in the U.S. state of Washington are helping stop overdose from the powerful, synthetic narcotic drug fentanyl.
March 03, 2023
PTSD Triggers; Severe Form of Mpox Poses Threat to People with Advanced HIV

On Healthy Living: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition triggered by terrifying event such as war, sexual assault, natural disaster, among others. Host Mkamiti Kibayasi speaks with Pauline Kamuti, Kenya-based child psychologist, about the impacts of PTSD. And, researchers say they have identified a severe form of Mpox in people with advanced HIV.
March 01, 2023
South Africa Reports First Cholera Death, Malawi Battles to Contain Spread

Africa is currently experiencing a rise in cholera, as South Africa’s health department confirmed its first death from the disease and Malawi battles its deadliest outbreak to date. The waterborne illness can cause death within hours if not treated. VOA’s Mkamiti Kibayasi spoke with Dr. Neema Rusibamayila Kimambo, WHO Malawi representative, about the health organizations efforts to stop cholera's deadly spread.
February 24, 2023
Victims of FGM Speak Out Against Practice; Equatorial Guinea Records First Marburg Virus

The controversial practice of Female Genital Mutilation or FGM continues in many parts of the world, including in Africa where an estimated three million girls are subjected to it annually. Judy Gitau of Equality Now in Kenya sheds light on this practice, while Assita Troure of Burkina Faso shares her story about it. Meantime, Equatorial Guinea is dealing with its first outbreak of the deadly Marbug virus which has claimed several lives.
February 21, 2023
Nigeria Battles Deadly Bacterial Disease Diphtheria

The World Health Organization (WHO) is warning against the spread of the deadly bacterial disease diphtheria that typically attacks the mucous membranes of the nose and throat. The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed around 216 cases and about 40 deaths from Diphetheria in the country, including children. Dr. Abdullahi Isa, an epidemiologist in Kano State, explains.
February 17, 2023
Robots Assisting Nurses in Hospitals; Diphetheria & Cholera Make Comeback

Nigeria and Niger are facing a comeback of the bacterial disease, Diphetheria, which Dr. Abdullahi Asi explains can cause death. Malawi is experiencing an increasingly dangerous upsurge of Cholera. Meantime, find out how Mozambique is countering drug addition in young people through a practice known as calisthenics, and in hospitals, don't be surprised to see robots assisting nurses.
February 11, 2023
HIV/AIDS Remain Top Killer in Africa

HIV/AIDS remains the leading killer in Africa despite progress in donations. But African nations are committed to ending AIDS in children by 2030. Dr. Expert Dr. David Sando tells VOA's Mkamiti Kibayasi that the number of HIV/AIDS infections among women and men has dropped.

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Mkamiti Kibayasi

Produced by Mkamiti Kibayasi

Understanding Kidney Stone Disease: Health Report

New Innovations Could End TB; Kenyan Cafe Empowers Peoples with Cognitive Disorders

Zimbabweans Flock to Zambia for Healthcare; Cholera Peaks After Cyclone Freddy

Health Report: Female Genital Mutilation Persists in Parts of Africa

Stigma of Menstruation; Education for Child Brides, Pregnant Girls

Psychologist Explains Symptoms, Triggers of PTSD

Drug Use Pandemic: The Impact on Families and Communities

PTSD Triggers; Severe Form of Mpox Poses Threat to People with Advanced HIV

South Africa Reports First Cholera Death, Malawi Battles to Contain Spread

Victims of FGM Speak Out Against Practice; Equatorial Guinea Records First Marburg Virus

Nigeria Battles Deadly Bacterial Disease Diphtheria

Robots Assisting Nurses in Hospitals; Diphetheria & Cholera Make Comeback

HIV/AIDS Remain Top Killer in Africa