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The Flowered Project
About Overview The “de – FLuoridation technologies for imprOving quality of WatEr and agRo – animal products along the East African Rift Valley in the context of aDaptation to climate change project ” FLOWERED , is a 3 years project (june 2016 – may 2019) funded by the European Union’s H2020 Research and Innovation Programme. FLOWERED Overall […]
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Mothers have big role in keeping fluorosis at bay
Dental fluorosis is a condition that causes discolouration or mottling of the teeth, giving them a permanent, brownish colour. It not only affects teeth, but also bone structure and density, leading to defects and skeletal weakness. Whereas low levels of fluoride can help to strengthen teeth, excessively high levels can be very damaging. Fluorosis first attracted […]
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Crippling water: In Baringo, the lake makes residents sick
How water from Lake Baringo sends residents to a life of crawling. Esther Ewoi crawls to the shade of a tree where dozens of rocks and gravel lie in wait for her hands and mallet. Years after her body suddenly became weak, her hands are the only strong parts of her body, so she has […]
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High fluoride boreholes in Naivasha to be closed
In Summary • Private boreholes with high levels of fluoride are a health threat to residents • Cases of teeth discolouration and weak bones on the increase The high levels of fluoride in water in Naivasha is a concern the county government of Nakuru. Private boreholes with high levels of fluoride are a health threat […]
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Dentists warn over ground water in Nakuru
Most affected areas are Njoro, Nakuru town, Gilgil and Bahati where dentists report highest levels of dental fluorosis, especially in children. While Nakuru has been known for high rates of dental fluorosis, a report from St Mary’s Hospital – Gilgil and Egerton University’s Njoro Dental Clinic says the problem is escalating. The report published last […]
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Occurrence of fluorosis in a population living in a high-fluoride groundwater area: Nakuru area in the Central Kenyan Rift Valley.
Abstract Endemic fluorosis caused by the consumption of high-fluoride groundwater is a public health problem in Nakuru, in the Kenyan Rift Valley. The present study was carried out during the period January-February 2017 to determine the prevalence and severity of dental fluorosis among patients of two Nakuru healthcare facilities, namely St. Mary’s Hospital-Gilgil and Egerton […]
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Dow and USAID to provide fluoride-free drinking water to Kasarani residents
Over 6,000 Kasarani residents Nairobi County have a reason to smile after an agency commissions installation of a system that will help remove fluoride in drinking water sources in the area. The Dow Chemical Company (Dow) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), in collaboration with the Little Sisters of St. Francis (LSOSF) commissioned […]
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Thiwasco assures residents water is safe for consumption
Thika water and sewerage company managing director Eng Moses Kinya dismissed allegations that water supplied by the company has high level of fluoride assuring residents that it is safe for human consumption. Residents of Gatundu estate in Thika, Kiambu County are protesting high levels of fluoride in their water which they say is exposing them to […]
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Kinyanjui to end Naivasha water problems
Nakuru county has intervened to fix the high fluoride levels in water drunk by residents of Naivasha town and its environs. The county has begun identifying clean sources of fluoride-free water. Governor Lee Kinyanjui yesterday said the high contents of the chemical have adverse effects on residents, especially the young. It browns teeth when used […]
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Kenya launches campaign to combat oral diseases amid healthcare personnel shortage
NAIROBI, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) — Kenya’s ministry of health in conjunction with industry partners on Monday launched a month long campaign to combat oral diseases that have worsened against a backdrop of healthcare personnel deficit and changing dietary habits. Officials said the nationwide campaign will sensitize the public on proper hygiene and regular checkups to […]
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