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 […]
Emergency Hospital in Nairobi: Inside M.P. Shah Hospital’s Life-Saving Response Unit
Introduction In some medical emergencies, timing is everything; be it an accident or sudden illness, having an emergency hospital in Nairobi may be your best chance for survival. M.P. Shah Hospital has a long history of developing its emergency unit and is a trusted name, committed to providing timely, well-coordinated 24-hour / 7 days a […]
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, […]
How is the Children’s Hospital in Kenya Transforming Healthcare?
Introduction In the past few years, Kenya has undergone a dramatic transformation in how healthcare is organised for children specifically. The emergence of specialised children’s hospitals is helping families access specialised care. With more advanced facilities, trained professionals and specialised services, Children Hospital in Kenya is playing a key role in completely changing the landscape […]
M.P. Shah Hospital Laboratory Achieves Prestigious ISO 15189:2022 Accreditation
M.P. Shah Hospital’s laboratory has successfully achieved accreditation to the ISO 15189:2022 standard, a globally recognised benchmark for quality and competence in medical laboratory services. This milestone highlights the hospital’s relentless commitment to delivering accurate, reliable, and high-quality diagnostic services to its patients, reinforcing its position as a leader in healthcare excellence. The ISO 15189:2022 […]
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 […]
