A three-day vital Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care (EmONC) training saw healthcare providers in Nakuru County deeply engaged in practical simulations, honing their skills to manage critical obstetric emergencies. The training, a collaborative effort between Dandelion Africa (a non-governmental organisation) and the Nakuru County Department of Health, is focused on equipping frontline workers with the essential knowledge and hands-on experience needed to address life-threatening complications such as postpartum haemorrhage, eclampsia, and neonatal resuscitation. Director for Health Joy Mugambi said the emphasis of the training is on practical application and sustainability, ensuring that these newly acquired skills are effectively implemented within the region’s health facilities. “This initiative is a crucial step towards improving maternal and newborn health outcomes in Nakuru,’’ she said. She noted that the focus on improved obstetrics within
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Mar
There is a growing concern about the increasing rate of kidney diseases in Ghana with 13 out of 100 people believed to be having some form of kidney disease. This translates to about four million of the over 30 million Ghanaians living with kidney diseases, a situation that requires urgent attention from all stakeholders. A Consultant Nephrologist at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), Dr Elliot Koranteng Tannor, who made the disclosure said the danger is that people are getting kidney diseases at younger ages in Ghana. “Our average age of people with kidney failures and on dialysis is about 46 years which is worrying,” he said at a public lecture in Kumasi to commemorate World Kidney Day. The public lecture was put together by the Ghana Kidney Association in collaboration
Introduction In the quiet corridors of hospital pain management units, fentanyl once represented a breakthrough in medical science—a synthetic opioid capable of providing profound relief to patients suffering from the most excruciating pain. Developed in the late 1950s, this pharmaceutical marvel was celebrated for its effectiveness in contexts ranging from battlefield trauma to end-stage cancer […]
Mar
You’ve made the commitment to improve your fitness, purchased new workout clothes, joined a gym, and have been diligently following your exercise routine for several weeks. But when you step on the scale, instead of seeing the expected weight loss, you’re shocked to discover that you’ve actually gained weight. This seemingly contradictory outcome can be […]
Mar
The Israeli government says it has blocked the entry of all humanitarian aid into Gaza because the first phase of the ceasefire with Hamas has expired. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said Hamas had so far refused to accept a temporary ceasefire extension under a proposal by US President Donald Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff. A Hamas spokesman called the move “cheap blackmail” and a “coup” on the ceasefire agreement and urged mediators to get Israel to resume the supply of aid. The Palestinian group wants phase two of the deal to go ahead as originally negotiated, with the release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza. On Friday night, Hamas said it would not agree to any extension of phase one without guarantees from
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Mar
Nyeri Catholic Archbishop Anthony Muheria during the launch of the newly refurbished outpatient department and maternity theater at Consolata Mathari Hospital, where he urged the government to disburse funds owed to faith-based hospitals under the defunct NHIF and SHA. Muheria highlighted that delayed reimbursements, totalling Sh250 million for Consolata Mathari Hospital alone and sh2.5 billion nationwide to catholic faith based hospitals, have severely impacted healthcare service delivery.[ Amos Kiarie] Nyeri Catholic Archbishop Anthony Muheria has made an urgent appeal to the government to disburse funds owed to hospitals under the now-defunct National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) and its successor, the Social Health Authority (SHA). Speaking at Consolata Mathari Hospital during the opening of a newly refurbished outpatient department and maternity theater, Archbishop Muheria expressed concern over delayed reimbursements, which he
Feb
When the November storms unleashed their fury on the Indonesian island of Batam, Dewi Puspalani and her 70-year-old mother-in-law, Mayuteh, scrambled to salvage what they could. The family’s prized possessions – a small refrigerator and a few other appliances – were hoisted onto a table. Her husband stashed away the charcoal grill he used to run their modest food business, while the family’s five children were sent to higher ground to shelter with relatives. Rain hammered down on their two-room shack, leaking through the roof and soaking clothes hung indoors. Then came the floodwaters – dark, foul and relentless. As a toxic, knee-deep tide of sewage, garbage and industrial waste surged through their home, Puspalani and her family prayed. For the 9,000 or so households in Tanjung Uma, a coastal
Feb
A 22-year-old air passenger from Bangkok has been arrested in Hong Kong on suspicion of bringing in 8kg (17.6lbs) of the key component of the emerging drug know as “space oil”, worth an estimated HK$8.4 million (US$1.07 million). The case was reported on Thursday, a day before etomidate will be classified as a dangerous drug. The government is set to gazette the change and enforce it immediately on Friday. Etomidate and its three analogues – metomidate, propoxate and isopropoxate – will also be listed in the gazette as dangerous drugs. Currently, etomidate, an anaesthetic, is regulated as a Part 1 poison that can only be prescribed by a doctor. The traveller arrived from Bangkok on Thursday, and during customs clearance, a batch of suspected “space oil drug” in powdered form
Feb
The rise of ‘friendship apps’ Our phones have made us lonelier. These apps promise to find us a BFF. Getty Images; Alyssa Powell/BI Read in app On one of the coldest nights in New York this year, I bundled up and went to a trendy tourist trap to meet up with five people who also felt that the pull to make new friends was stronger than the windchill. I didn’t know anything about my matches aside from a text I’d received that told me that two of them also like reading, that several enjoyed the same irreverent TV shows I do, like “Arrested Development” and “Broad City,” and that one had bungee jumped in New Zealand. We were meeting as a group curated by the app 222 , which asks
Feb
Singapore has started an initiative to expand its senior care programme using horse therapy as it grapples with the challenges of a rapidly ageing population . “Haydays with Horses” is a two-year programme to tap into the therapeutic power of miniature horses to help elderly residents improve their physical health, cognitive functions and psychological well-being. The wealthy city state has one of Southeast Asia’s most rapidly ageing populations and officials have warned that the “silver tsunami” is a key long-term threat. Some organisations in Singapore have already introduced ballet lessons for the elderly and silent disco sessions for those in elder care. Miniature horses wait to interact with elderly residents at the NTUC Health Active Ageing Centre in Singapore on Tuesday. Photo: AFP Now, for the first time, hoofed, four-legged
Feb
With the world marking the World Cancer Day on 5 February, a medic in Kericho has urged Kericho residents to prioritize healthy lifestyle to prevent pancreatic cancer, a rare form of cancer that is not easy to detect and treat. Pancreatic cancer is a type of cancer that begins as a growth of cells in the pancreas which is an organ found behind the lower part of the stomach. The pancreas work is to make enzymes that digest food as well as insulin that helps manage blood sugar. In an interview with KNA, a resident surgeon at AIC Litein Kericho annex clinic Dr. Philip Blasto noted that pancreatic cancer has no screening tests to detect it early and the symptoms are seen when the disease has advanced. “Pancreatic cancer is
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Feb
Whatever you do, don’t suffer through unsatisfactory sex. If everyone involved isn’t having a good time, something needs to change. Sex is one of the most pleasant activities available to us on this little blue rock, but folks are too often uncomfortable, depressed and overall dissatisfied with their experiences in bed. Some underwhelming situations are bound to happen here or there, but if bad sex is a recurring issue, some expert advice could come in handy. With that in mind, we reached out to some professional sex educators to tackle some of the common issues surrounding bad sex. [Image: SHVETS production] How to avoid bad sex with someone new If you’ve been swiping on dating apps or hitting the bar scene, getting to the point of hooking up can be
Jan
Princess Beatrice has given birth to her second child, named Athena, Buckingham Palace has announced. Athena was born several weeks prematurely and weighed 4lb 5oz, but is said to be healthy and doing well. The new baby, the second child of Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, was born a week ago on 22 January at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London. The King and Queen and other members of the Royal Family were said to be delighted at the baby’s safe arrival, said the Palace. Beatrice had been due to give birth in early Spring, but in December had received medical advice not to travel long distances. The photo issued of Athena shows her wrapped in a blanket, with her hand over her face. In a social
Jan
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 29 – The Ministry of Health has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention programs in light of the U.S. withdrawal. President Donald Trump announced pulling the US from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the suspension of global health aid, including funding from the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), dealing a major blow to Africa and other developing countries. Speaking at a weekly media briefing in Mombasa, Dr. Patrick Amoth, Director General for Health, highlighted the critical role the U.S. has played in supporting Kenya’s HIV programs, disease prevention efforts, and health system resilience over the years. “Kenya has made significant strides in the fight against HIV/AIDS, with 98% of people living with HIV aware of their status and on treatment, and
Jan
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 28 – Public Service Principal Secretary Amos Gathecha has revealed that the government is actively exploring alternative funding sources to support people living with HIV and AIDS, considering the United States’ move to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO) global fund. Gathecha expressed concern that the move by US, the largest financial contributor to the program, would have significant consequences on Kenya’s efforts to combat HIV and AIDS. “We hope America won’t pull out of the WHO program because they are the biggest financiers,” Gathecha stated. “But should they pull out, as a country, we have to get alternatives on funding.” The announcement comes days after Donald Trump signed an executive order affirming the intent to withdraw from the WHO global health initiative. The move is