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New Guidelines on Childhood Obesity Management: A Comprehensive, Evidence-Based Approach for Health and Long-Term Wellbeing Published: November 22, 2025 | Updated in alignment with 2025 clinical guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the World Health Organization (WHO) A Growing Public Health Crisis Childhood obesity has emerged as one of the most pressing public health challenges of the 21st century. According to the CDC, nearly 1 in 5 children and adolescents in the United States (19.7%) aged 2–19 years had obesity in 2020–2021. Globally, the World Health Organization estimates that over 340 million children and adolescents aged 5–19 were overweight or obese in 2022 — a figure that has nearly tripled since 1975. The consequences extend far beyond weight: childhood obesity is strongly linked to type 2 diabetes, hypertension, fatty liver disease, sleep apnea, depression, and reduced life expectancy. Alarmi...

Understanding Postpartum Haemorrhage (PPH):  Causes, Prevention, and Life-Saving Management . By Dr. Fanuel Liyayi Musotsi Clinical Officer (Paediatrics) | Quality Officer – SAFIRE Project , KMET | Public Health Advocate We will examine the  definition, causes, risk factors, prevention, and management  of PPH — and outline the actions that healthcare workers, communities, and policymakers can take to save lives.  Postpartum Haemorrhage (PPH) remains one of the  leading causes of maternal mortality globally , especially in low- and middle-income countries such as Kenya. Despite advances in obstetric care, many women still lose their lives due to preventable and manageable bleeding after childbirth. 🩺 What Is Postpartum Haemorrhage? Postpartum Haemorrhage (PPH) refers to excessive bleeding following childbirth . Clinically, it is defined as: Blood loss  ≥500 mL after a vaginal delivery, or  ≥1000 mL after a cesarean section. However, ...

Kenya’s Population Surge – A Ticking Time Bomb Kenya, often celebrated for its natural beauty and economic potential, is facing a silent yet devastating crisis—overpopulation. With a current population of approximately 57 million and rising at an annual rate of over 2.3%, Kenya stands at a critical juncture. While population growth may seem like a sign of national vitality, in reality, it has become a looming threat to the country’s economic development, environmental sustainability, and social welfare. The pressure on infrastructure, healthcare, education, and job markets is overwhelming. More mouths to feed, more people to house, more youth to educate, and fewer resources to go around—this is the daily reality. Without urgent action in regulating population growth and promoting effective family planning, Kenya risks plunging deeper into poverty, inequality, and social unrest. Now more than ever, this East African nation must re-evaluate its demographic path and commit to sustainab...

Compassionate Pediatric Care in Likoni: Dr. Fanuel Musotsi Welcomes Your Family Dr. Fanuel Liyayi Musotsi is a warm, experienced pediatrician serving children in Likoni, Mombasa. With over seven years of clinical experience, he provides child-friendly healthcare and advice at an affordable flat rate. All visits cost just KSh 500. Dr. Musotsi offers both online and in-person appointments – you can consult him through Lifam Inc Hospital’s telehealth platform, or see him face-to-face at Sau Health Services every Sunday (8:30 AM – 5:30 PM). He is committed to making each visit a positive experience for your child and ensuring parents feel supported every step of the way. ( Childhood diseases | UNICEF ) Image: A nurse examines a baby while the mother looks on during a routine clinic visit. Routine well-child visits allow pediatricians to monitor growth, development and administer vaccinations at the proper times ( Child growth ) ( Vaccines and immunization ). In these check-ups, D...

Kenya’s winner‑take‑all presidential elections have frequently ignited ethnic tensions and unrest, as seen in the 2007–08 and 2017 polls, where disputes along tribal lines led to violence and displacement Wikipedia Council on Foreign Relations . The Rotational Presidential System (RPS) would mandate that the presidency rotate among Kenya’s major regions—such as Coast, Rift Valley, Nyanza, Western, Central, Eastern, Nairobi, and North Eastern—with only candidates from the designated region eligible to contest each election Wikipedia . Furthermore, having the Deputy President (DP) hail from a different region—ideally from a contrasting ethnic bloc like Luo‑Nyanza when the Coast supplies the President—would foster regional balance and encourage cross‑regional partnerships Wikipedia . All other elective posts (Governor, Senator, MP, MCA, Women Rep) would continue under the existing popular‑vote system. This proposal aims to lessen ethnic polarization, guarantee inclusivity for marginali...