A Dose of Health The Podcast

Malpractice. Negligence. Patient rights. Doctor Protection. These are words we hear thrown around, but do we know what they actually mean, whether you're the one seeking care or the one providing it? In this episode, Wakili Ngugi joins us to break down medical law from both sides of the table. We unpack how courts determine accountability when a procedure goes wrong and who ends up paying, alo...

Does your back sound like bubble wrap every time you stand up? 😅 Or maybe you finally invested in that fancy ergonomic chair, but you still feel like an 80-year-old by 5 PM? You are definitely not alone! In today’s episode Dr. Hope Simiyu sits down with the incredible Dr. Eva Langat, Orthopedic and Trauma Surgeon, to give us the ultimate reality check on all things BONES, joints, and muscles. We’...

Your financial health IS your health. Money stress raises cortisol. It disrupts sleep. It strains relationships and fuels anxiety. And yet it's the one thing we never put on the wellness checklist. In this episode, we sit down with Lynet of FinancialFitbit for an honest, no-judgment conversation about what it actually means to be financially healthy. We break down the most common money traps p...

Vitiligo is a visible and often misunderstood skin condition, but it is so much more than what you see on the surface. It's important to know that it is not contagious, it's not a hygiene issue, and for those who live with it, it is far from just a skin-deep experience. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Njeri and my sissy Zawadi to break down what vitiligo actually is, why it happens a...

Painful periods, heavy bleeding, irregular cycles - most of us have dismissed these symptoms for years with "That's just how it is. Every woman goes through it." This Menstrual Hygiene Day, we're joining the global conversation on what it truly means to be #TogetherForAPeriodFriendlyWorld, and that starts with knowing the difference between what's common and what's actual...

Your doctor is not here to judge you. But they do need you to tell them the truth. In this episode, Dr. Merl and Dr. Mitch join us to pull back the curtain on what really happens inside a consultation room - why doctors ask so many questions, what they're actually listening for and what happens to your care when the full story doesn't come out. From "sijui naskia aje" to "ni...

Across physical health, mental wellbeing, lifestyle, technology, policy and community life, there are meaningful shifts happening and many of them deserve recognition. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Tayo to talk about the shifts, trends and moments in health and medicine that we’re liking and not liking. This conversation highlights the progress we are seeing: more open conversations about...

Not all leg pain is muscle strain, not all breathlessness is anxiety and not all blood clots announce themselves before they become life-threatening. This week we sit down with Julie Nadupoi, who started taking birth control for something as simple as wanting clearer skin. What followed was a brush with death that nobody warned her about. Her story opens up a conversation about two conditions that...

Getting on a plane used to mean a holiday. For a growing number of people, it now means getting the healthcare their own country couldn't provide. Medical tourism is becoming a mainstream option for patients seeking better costs, faster access, or more specialised care. But is it the right choice for you? In this episode, Dr. Cynthia walks us through what medical tourism really involves, commo...

How long have you been managing a runny stomach and calling it normal? That runny stomach that just won’t quit, the bloating, the urgency, the cramps -  these are not just from food or stress. Your gut could be trying to tell you something else entirely. In this gut health follow-up episode, we get into the chronic side of diarrheal diseases, breaking down the difference between Irritable Bowel Sy...

Most of us have reached for Imodium at the first sign of diarrhoea. But stopping symptoms without understanding the cause can sometimes make things worse. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Edna Kamau, an Enterologist, to break down what diarrhoeal disease actually is, what causes it and why dehydration remains the most dangerous complication, especially for children, older adults and people li...

Your period starts acting up. You're not sleeping. Your skin is dry, your mood is all over the place. Something has shifted, you just don't have the language for it yet. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Muchiri an obstetrician, gynaecologist and hormone specialist, to talk about something far too many women are navigating alone: perimenopause and menopause. We break down what these tr...

Your thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in your neck but don't let its size fool you. It controls your metabolism, energy levels, mood, weight, heart rate and more. In this episode, we break down everything you need to know about thyroid conditions, from hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism to Hashimoto's and Graves' disease, including the symptoms most people ignore, why so many...

Everyone is talking about Ozempic and weight loss injections but are we using them correctly? In this episode, Dr. Caroline Mithii, endocrinologist and obesity medicine specialist, and Lily Aiysha join us for an honest conversation about weight management, GLP-1 medications, and why obesity is now classified as a disease. We get into who actually qualifies for GLP-1s, the side effects nobody tells...

Emergencies don't wait, but most of us have no idea what to do when one strikes. In this episode, Dr. Benjamin Wachira from Emergency Medicine Kenya Foundation (EMKF) joins us to break down everything you need to know about emergency response, from recognizing a real emergency to the first steps you should take before help arrives. We get into what actually counts as an emergency, the first re...

H. pylori is one of the most commonly diagnosed gut infections. So why are so many people still getting misdiagnosed, mistreated, and left with more questions than answers? In this episode, Lily Aiysha is back this time sharing her personal H. pylori experience, from symptoms and diagnosis to treatment and recurrence. We also get into the H. pylori scam conversation, foods to avoid, warning signs...

The school term is in full swing, but is your child's health keeping up? We sit down with Dr. Lynn for a practical, no-panic conversation covering everything parents need to know this term, from why kids catch every bug going around to simple routines that actually make a difference. We also get into the emotional side of school life, anxiety, transitions and how to spot when your child needs...

Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, so why are we still losing so many women to it? Our host Dr. Hope Simiyu and guest Dr. Millicent Masinde, a gynecologic oncologist, break down everything you need to know about cervical cancer. We're tackling the big questions: Why does the HPV vaccine still scare people? What's the difference between a Pap smear and an HPV test? And...

She's back to help us close the year strong! In this special year-end episode of A Dose of Health, Dr. Hope Simiyu reunites with Rubie Miseda, Founder of Africa Jipende Wellness, for a conversation on mental resilience, reflection and stepping into the new year with intention. As we close out 2025, Rubie shares practical strategies for processing the year's highs and lows, setting boundari...

In the lead-up to World AIDS Day, we're shifting the narrative from fear to hope, from stigma to understanding, from surviving to thriving. This episode of A Dose of Health is an intimate conversation about what living positively with HIV actually looks like. We walk through our guest's diagnosis, treatment, relationships, career, parenting and more. We tackle U=U (Undetectable = Untransmittable),...

Men's Health Month isn't over until we've had this conversation. In this episode of A Dose of Health, Dr. Mararo breaks down everything men’s health; from prostate cancer screening to mental health support, preventive care and why men need to stop waiting until something's wrong to pay attention to their health. This episode is about breaking the silence and getting real about what...

*YT Description* What does it take to turn health conversations into movements? In this special episode of A Dose of Health, we sit down with Dr. Claire Kinuthia, consultant obstetrician-gynecologist, host of Circling the Rabbit Hole podcast, and TikTok brand ambassador for mental health for an honest conversation about health storytelling, sexual health, mental wellness, and the power of using yo...

November is Men's Health Month and we're kicking it off with a conversation that's long overdue. In this episode of A Dose of Health, we sit down with Edgar Odhiambo, Mwangi Nderitu and Eric Muriu in the background, to talk about what's really going on behind the "I'm fine." Depression, anxiety, substance abuse and the stigma that keeps men silent. This is about break...

Pregnancy loss is one of the most profound yet least discussed forms of grief. In this deeply moving episode of A Dose of Health, we open up a long-overdue conversation about pregnancy loss and miscarriage, an experience that touches many, but is often spoken about in whispers. We are joined by Heather Wanzila and Lily Ayisha, who were kind enough to share their personal stories with honesty and c...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we celebrate survivors and their caregivers while highlighting why 'Early detection saves lives!' Dr. Eva Allela's story as a Breast Cancer Thriver is one of hope and a great example of early diagnosis and treatment lead to good outcomes. She gets to take us on her inspiring journey from diagnosis to recovery. Key focus areas we break down:...