Sustainability as a Leadership Responsibility – Not a Support Function

Sustainability is Leadership: Not a Support Function Our Power, Our Planet: Turning Leadership into Sustainable Action In many organisations, sustainability still sits on the margins, owned by a department, discussed in meetings, and revisited during global observances like Earth Day. But this framing is no longer sufficient. Sustainability is not a support function. It is […]

Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

Early Detection Saves Lives This Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, MP Shah Hospital joins the global effort to raise awareness, promote prevention, and encourage women to take charge of their cervical health. Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, yet too many women are diagnosed late. Kenya records about 5,236 new cases of cervical […]

What is teeth whitening/bleaching?

What is teeth whitening/bleaching? Teeth whitening is a dental treatment that makes your teeth look brighter and lighter in colour. It doesn’t remove any part of your teeth but works by using special whitening gels (peroxide-based) to break down stains and discolouration on the outside and inside layers of the tooth.   What we use […]

Understanding Kidney Transplants: A New Lease on Life

Understanding Kidney Transplants: A New Lease on Life For individuals living with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), the prospect of a kidney transplant offers a beacon of hope. This life-changing surgical procedure replaces a diseased or failing kidney with a healthy one from a donor, providing a path to improved health and a significantly better quality […]

Understanding Surgical Oncology: How Surgery Helps in Cancer Treatment

Understanding Surgical Oncology: How Surgery Helps in Cancer Treatment Surgical oncology is the branch of medicine and a sub-specialty of general surgery that uses surgery to treat patients with cancer. Approximately 50-70% of cancer patients undergo surgery as either the first-line treatment or as part of a combined treatment that mainly includes chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy. […]

Unpacking Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery

Unpacking Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Obesity and related health problems are becoming more common today, and bariatric and metabolic surgery have become life-changing options for many people. These surgeries aren’t just about losing weight—they can also improve or even cure serious health conditions like type 2 diabetes. But what are they, and who are they […]

Strong Bones, Healthy Body: DEXA Scans and Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Strong Bones, Healthy Body: DEXA Scans and Artificial Intelligence (AI) at MP Shah Hospital Your bones and body composition say a lot about your health—and now, a smart new system is helping doctors read DEXA scans faster and more accurately than ever before. Whether you’re checking for osteoporosis (a condition that makes bones weak and […]

Maintaining good bone health for life: Avoid the big O(steoporosis)

Maintaining good bone health for life: Avoid the big O(steoporosis) Bones serve an important function in adulthood in the form of mobility, skeletal strength and structure. The bone is an active organ that is constantly changing and re-builds, modifies and adapts. One-third of the bone consists of protein and fibres that provide the ‘scaffolding and […]

A Growing Health Crisis-Cardiovascular Diseases in Kenya. Can we stop this Tsunami?

The Problem   Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs)– disorders of the heart and blood vessels such as coronary heart disease, stroke, rheumatic heart disease and peripheral arterial disease – have become the leading cause of death in Kenya, contributing to 14% of total deaths and 25% of hospital admissions according to the World Heart Organization (WHO) report in 2019. Worryingly, […]

ADVANCING BREAST CARE WITH STATE OF THE ART MAMMOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGY

M.P. Shah Hospital upgraded to two advanced mammogram systems, the Siemens MAMMOVISTA B.smart and Fujifilm AMULET Innovality, at its main facility and Village Market Clinic. These AI-powered machines offer faster, more accurate breast imaging and enhanced patient comfort, improving early detection and personalized care for better outcomes. The upgraded systems enable earlier, more precise breast […]