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Improving diagnostic accuracy key to ensuring patient safety

Accurate diagnosis is the cornerstone of effective treatment. It directly impacts patient safety and the trust people place in our healthcare systems.

By Anthony Mwangi 2024-10-23 13:51:56

Improving diagnostic accuracy key to ensuring patient safety

Use of ultrasound gains traction in management of liver and brain cancers

By Prof Ben Fadhili Jillo 2024-10-13 22:29:24

Rethink new health model to save Kenyans from high medical costs

SHA faces criticism over funding gaps and unrealistic healthcare coverage limits with the programme bringing a budget deficit of Sh161.9b, which jeopardises its operationalisation.

By Dr Chibanzi Mwachonda 2024-10-06 00:00:00

Step up NGO's role in fighting NCDs in Africa

This growing burden is evident in Sub-Saharan Africa where diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancers, chronic respiratory diseases and mental health issues are rising.

By Ogweno Stephen 2024-10-05 07:26:21

Step up NGO's role in fighting NCDs in Africa

An urgent call to eliminate Trans Fats and protect heart health in Kenya

Heart disease is not just a personal tragedy for affected families but a public health emergency that threatens to overwhelm Kenya’s medical infrastructure.

By Sharon Wanga 2024-10-04 16:28:00

An urgent call to eliminate Trans Fats and protect heart health in Kenya

Wireless implants new frontier in the management of deadly brain tumours

By leveraging wireless technology, the implant can be activated remotely, eliminating the need to expose the brain to light sources.

By Prof Ben Fadhili Jillo 2024-09-30 00:00:00

Wireless implants new frontier in the management of deadly brain tumours

We must invest in advanced tech to combat diseases

Advanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) has ability to change the story. MRI scanners have potential to change the way cancerous tumors are diagnosed and treated.

By Thomas Ngwiri 2024-09-28 12:14:50

We must invest in advanced tech to combat diseases

Kenya has made progress on family planning, but more should be done urgently

Empowering individuals with control over their sexual and reproductive health saves lives, reduces poverty and promotes gender equality by giving women the freedom to choose.

By Eduarda Mendonca-Gray 2024-09-27 08:50:37

Kenya has made progress on family planning, but more should be done urgently

Two essentials for cracking the marketing success formula

A strong product and an impeccable customer experience (CX) are the heart of every great marketing effort which without even the most innovative campaign will struggle to gain traction.

By Monica Chege 2024-09-20 15:04:58

Two essentials for cracking the marketing success formula

We must take action to close the capnography gap in low-resource setting

As the world commemorates World Patient Safety Day, I remain optimistic that the patient safety space will grow to a point where it is a household concept and national priority in different countries.

By Dr Elizabeth Igaga 2024-09-17 15:43:02

We must take action to close the capnography gap in low-resource setting

Vaccines save children from fatal infections

Most paediatricians recommend vaccinations for children. It is absolutely wrong to leave it up to fate to protect them from diseases.

By Surjit Singh Flora 2024-09-17 09:07:31

Vaccines save children from fatal infections

For rabies, prevention is best option though post infection fixes exist

Rabies is a viral, zoonotic tropical disease transmitted primarily through the saliva of infected animals via bites and scratches

By Dr Rachel Kerubo 2024-09-16 10:59:54

For rabies, prevention is best option though post infection fixes exist

The role of CHPs in promoting health insurance uptake

The role of Community Health Promoters (CHPs) has never been more critical in overcoming these obstacles and driving the adoption of Social Health Insurance.

By Maureen Kimani And Rose Mukii 2024-09-15 07:28:44