Summary: Paid breastfeeding and paid milk are old trades, and in almost every version of them the milk moved from poor women to wealthier infants. That history is the reason regulated milk banks today take donations rather than purchases. Wet nursing is the oldest form. A wet nurse is a woman who breastfeeds a child…
Njonde Jackson Kamau, a second year medical student at Kenyatta University, won the Global Health Security category at AfyaFest 2026 in Dakar, Senegal, held on 14th to 16th June.The category carried a prize of USD 5,000, about KSh 647,000. He co-founded Tahsma Healthcare with software developer Teddy Jeremy. The venture provides healthcare financing through an…
A Diagnosis That Changed Everything In 2023, Prof Richard Scolyer, one of the world’s leading cancer specialists and pathologist, was diagnosed with glioblastoma—the most aggressive and typically incurable type of primary brain cancer. Rather than accepting the standard course of palliative care in a 6-12 month lifespan, Scolyer chose to pursue an experimental path that…
“No medical student should miss an examination because of financial hardship.” That simple but powerful belief has grown into one of the University of Nairobi Medical School’s most impactful student support initiatives—Leave No Medic Behind (LNB). In this week’s Medic of the Week, Mastermind Medics TV (mTV) features Dr. Ruby, whose vision transformed a small…
A section of medical students have raised questions over the pricing structure of the upcoming “Local SCOPE: Twende Kisumu” exchange trip, scheduled for September 1–8, 2026. The joint professional exchange and networking initiative—organized for Mount Kenya University (MKU) and Uzima University medical students—has drawn concern regarding its KES 21,000 fee and whether it is accessible…
In a powerful display of youth-led public health advocacy, the Standing Committee on Public Health (SCOPH) mobilized medical students and community members across the country for the “Give Life. Every Drop Counts.” blood donation drive—a coordinated nationwide initiative that saw local chapters host donation sessions simultaneously, uniting campuses behind one life-saving cause. The Nairobi leg…
Photo: Messi receiving medical attention during a football match Have you ever wondered what sports medicine is, and not just something football team doctors on TV seem to do? This article breaks down what sports medicine entails and whether it is a career path worth considering. Definition and Scope Sports medicine is a branch of…
Introduction Student leadership plays a vital role in shaping university life. Mastermind Medics Tv (MTv) recently sat down with the newly elected Chairperson of the Nairobi University Nursing Students Association(NUNSA) to discuss his vision, priorities, and plans for improving nursing practice and student welfare. Our guest was Joshua Kipsambu, the Chairperson-elect of the Nairobi University…
A team of University of Nairobi medical students has emerged as the winner of the pitch competition at the Africa Forward Youth and Innovation Day after presenting an innovative device designed for the early screening of sickle cell disease. The award-winning project is led by Nicole Wafula, a fifth-year Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of…
Cancer remains the world’s second leading cause of death, currently claiming more than 26,000 lives every day (nearly 10 million deaths annually). The World Health Organization(WHO) Global Status Report on Cancer 2026;The Future We Choose Together, released on July 8, 2026 warns that annual new cancer cases are projected to nearly double from 20.6 million…
