Technical University of Mombasa becomes 13th university in Kenya to start medical school

Technical University of Mombasa becomes 13th university in Kenya to start medical school

University Vice Chancellor Prof Leila Abubakar said the new school, now ranking TUM among the 13 Kenyan Universities chartered to provide courses in medicine, will be anchored on research, skills and innovation.

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Flowers of Good: Brazilian women spearhead campaign for medical marijuana for sick children

Flowers of Good: Brazilian women spearhead campaign for medical marijuana for sick children

In drugstores, a 30 millilitre bottle (1 fluid ounce) of the CBD that Murillo’s paediatrician prescribed for his condition costs as much as 900 reais ($180) – more than half Silva’s monthly wages as an office assistant. Since June, she has spent zero on Murillo’s CBD medication. Twice a day, she drips the oil into the boy’s mouth and each bottle lasts about 45 days.

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