Why the Child Life Program Matters in Every Children Hospital in Kenya?
Introduction When a child is admitted to the hospital, it can be a frightening experience—not just for the child, but also for the family. From medical tests and new surroundings to long stays and complex treatments, the hospital environment can feel overwhelming. For this reason, hospitals are beginning to provide more than just medical care […]
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, […]
Transforming Young Lives at the 14th Healing Little Hearts Camp
Every year, over a million children worldwide are born with congenital heart disease, yet only a fraction receive the life-saving treatment they need. From 22 May to 13 June 2025, M.P. Shah Hospital proudly hosts the 14th Healing Little Hearts camp, a collaborative effort with the UK-based charity Healing Little Hearts, to provide free open-heart […]
Championing Community Health at the 2025 Save a Life Walkathon.
The KICC grounds came alive with purpose during the Save a Life Walkathon, organised by St. John Ambulance Kenya, uniting communities to fund training and equipment for community first responders. Marking the hospital’s second year of support for this lifesaving initiative, M.P. Shah’s sponsorship enhances its commitment to community health and safety, extends its impact […]
