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Is anxiety on the rise in Kenya?

Elayne Okaya | Michael Nyantakyi Oti | Okeri Ngutjinazo | Mira Fricke
October 30, 2023

Severe anxiety affects one in 10 people in Kenya. The condition can have a devastating impact on its victims. In the latest episode of Healthy Me, Dr. Caroline Vundi meets a young man who has struggled with anxiety and shares some helpful tips for managing the condition.

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