Today being World Hepatitis day, we had a word with Dr. Adams Kimura of Equity Afia on what Hepatitis is and what we can do to reduce spread. Here is what he had to say.…
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First Regional Cardiac Surgery Simulation Laboratory Launched At Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital
by Femme Staffby Femme StaffThe first cardiac surgery simulation laboratory for training cardiac (heart) surgeons has been launched at the Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital in Nairobi. The training centre is expected to contribute to efforts to increase the number of…
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Midwives’ Voices And Midwives’ Demands Towards Improved Maternal Healthcare
by Femme Staffby Femme StaffWhenever people talk about healthcare, the most common personnel that come top of mind are doctors, nurses, and clinical officers. We tend to forget a crucial and little recognized sector in healthcare, and that is…
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Safaricom Foundation Donates Boat Ambulance to Lamu Residents
by Femme Staffby Femme StaffSafaricom Foundation has donated a KES 9.5 million boat ambulance to King Fahad Referral Hospital in Lamu County to help deal with medical emergencies. The ambulance will impact over 150,000 people by linking patients from…
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Hope For Cancer Patients With The Introduction Of Elekta Versa HD In Kenya
by Femme Staffby Femme StaffCancer is the biggest cause of mortality globally after cardiovascular disease. For so many years and especially of late when numbers are rising, the disease has wreaked havoc on individuals, families, communities and the medical…
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UAP Old Mutual Partners With Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital To Vaccinate Against HPV
by Femme Staffby Femme StaffUAP Old Mutual Old Group has partnered with Gertrude’s Children Hospital to roll out a joint campaign aimed at increasing the uptake of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to insured members. The initiative is targeted…
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Over 15 Million Vaccines Delivered Courtesy Of Mastercard Foundation And Africa CDC
by Femme Staffby Femme StaffThe Mastercard Foundation and Africa CDC jointly announced that 15.2 million vaccines purchased under the Saving Lives and Livelihoods initiative are currently being distributed across Africa. Through Saving Lives and Livelihoods, the Mastercard Foundation is purchasing vaccines for…
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Kenyatta University Partners With Oraquick For HIV Self Testing Camp
by Femme Staffby Femme StaffKenyatta University and OraQuick HIV Self- Test have today partnered to host a HIV Self- Test awareness camp as the world prepares to hold World Aids Day on December 1st. The awareness camp is part…
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Africa Health Experts Cite Gender Equality As Key To Sustainable Health Systems
by Femme Staffby Femme StaffAs part of its continued commitment to creating new, sustainable health systems, today the FutureProofing Healthcare Index (FPHI) launched its newest whitepaper, a best practice document that focuses on solutions and policy actions to prepare…
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Global Leaders Urged To Invest In Africa’s Vaccine Security
by Femme Staffby Femme StaffEarlier today, US President Joe Biden hosted a Global COVID-19 Summit on the side-lines of the 76th United Nations General Assembly, bringing together leaders in government, business, and philanthropy to commit to an equitable pandemic response…