The Gift of Life: The Importance of Blood Donation
Blood donation is a selfless act that holds the power to save lives, bridging the gap between hope and survival in communities worldwide. In Kenya, with a population of about 53 million, the need for 500,000 to 1 million units of blood annually based on WHO’s 1% to 3% benchmark far exceeds the current supply, […]
World Kidney Day: Focus on Awareness and Transplantation
On March 14, 2025, M.P. Shah Hospital joined the global observance of World Kidney Day, spotlighting the rising prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in Africa, fuelled by hypertension, diabetes, and limited healthcare access. With renal transplantation a life-saving option for end-stage kidney failure remaining underutilized due to donor shortages, high costs, and insufficient infrastructure, […]
Human metapneumovirus (hMPV)
Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) is part of the Pneumoviridae family of viruses that causes the common cold (upper respiratory infection). It was first identified in 2001 and is found worldwide. How does it spread? Through aerosol droplet infection meaning an infected person as they cough and sneeze will spread it through the air and contaminate surfaces […]
MARBURG VIRUS DISEASE
What is the Marburg Virus Disease? This is a severe often fatal hemorrhagic disease (similar to Ebola) caused by the Marburg virus (MARV) and Ravn virus (RAVV) which are part of the Filoviridae family (filovirus). How is it spread? The Marburg virus is transmitted to people from fruit bats and spreads among humans through human-to-human […]
Understanding Adenoids: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and the Role of Adenoidectomy in Child Health.
Adenoids are mass of lymphoid tissues behind nose that helps in developing our immunity. Mostly they do not cause any symptoms. In certain children they may present with obstructive symptoms like nasal congestion, nasal blockage, snoring, mouth breathing, sleep disturbances, persistent cold and flu. In a smaller group of children, they may become chronically infected, […]
GOUT
Have you ever woken after a night of drinking or eating nyama-choma and your foot is paining particularly your big toe? Looks like a nice weekend plan? Have you ever woken after a night of drinking or eating nyama-choma and your foot is paining particularly your big toe? That could be the Gout! Gout is […]
UROLOGY CLINIC
Urology is a medical specialty focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases and conditions affecting the male and female urinary tract system, as well as the male reproductive system. Our clinic specializes in diagnosing, treating, and managing a range of urological diseases and conditions, including urinary tract infections, kidney stones, prostate issues, urogenital […]
RELIEF FOR MATHARE FLOOD VICTIMS
M.P. Shah Hospital, in partnership with Kingsway Tyres Kenya, Lions Sightfirst Eye Hospital and St John Ambulance Kenya, stepped in to help over 310 members of the Mathare community affected by the recent floods. The team, led by M.P. Shah Chairman Dr Manoj Shah, together with CEO Dr Toseef Din and M.P. Shah staff, provided […]
Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer is a type of cancer originating in the cells of the cervix, the lower part of the uterus, primarily caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted infection. The progression from abnormal cells to cancer typically takes 15–20 years, but in individuals with weakened immune systems, such as those with untreated HIV, […]
