Over 1.5 billion people (nearly 20% of the global population) live with hearing loss globally, a number that could rise to over 2.5 billion by 2030. However, more than 1 billion young people (25-35years old) are at risk of hearing loss due to recreational exposure to loud sound.
Cancer is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide with approximately 400,000 children and adolescents of 0-19 years old developing cancer each year. In Kenya, cancer is the 3rd leading cause of death after infectious and cardiovascular diseases.
Now more than ever, getting your prescriptions delivered safely to your home is an essential part of staying healthy. Whether you’re unable to travel in-person to a pharmacy because of social distancing, illness, or for other reasons, pharmacy delivery may be the right option for you. Let’s take a more in-depth look at what pharmacy delivery is and how it works.
Dr. Toseef Din, CEO of M.P. Shah Hospital, among Kenyans feted at the “40 under 40 Africa Awards” On 26th March 2022, Dr. Toseef Din, CEO of M.P. Shah Hospital bagged the “40 Under 40 Africa Award” for Health & Wellness Category.
M.P. Shah Hospital’s Sr. Marren Chunga, Sr. Bernice Nyutu, Dr. Shamsa Ahmed and Dr. Afshaan Admani are among Kenyans feted by iChange Nations Global Organization for an exemplary service to the society through their roles in ensuring a patient-centred care during the Covid-19 pandemic in Kenya.
M.P. Shah Hospital has boosted its bed capacity through the opening of their new KPJ Medical Centre. This is part of the hospital’s strategic plan to transform health care over the next decade. The Medical Centre, which has brought an additional 68 beds to the hospital, was launched on 25th February 2022 .
Exclusive breastfeeding refers to giving your baby breast milk only, nothing else such as milk, food, liquids and sips of water except for medicine prescribed by your doctor/healthcare provider.
The dramatic change in life brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic has necessitated a change in many aspects of life. Because of this, there is a huge application of technology to enable patients to access healthcare without necessarily visiting the hospital in person. To provide the convenience of care to our patients, M.P. Shah Hospital put together home-based care packages to ensure that they meet patient needs.
In Kenya, 1 in 10 women is at risk of breast cancer. Along with cervical cancer, breast cancer is one of the leading causes of mortality among women.
