Urgent Care vs Emergency Room: What’s the Difference?
IntroductionWhen a sudden illness or injury strikes, one of the first questions people ask is, “Where should I go—urgent care or the emergency room?” Understanding the difference between urgent care vs emergency room can save valuable time, money, and even lives. Although both provide medical care, the two services are designed to take care of […]
MENTAL HEALTH MYTHS IN OUR COMMUNITY
Mental Health as defined by WHO is a state of wellbeing in which every individual realizes his or her potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, work productively and contribute to the community. Mental illness has history of fear and misunderstanding due to cultural and religious beliefs leading to suffering, persecution stigma, discrimination […]
M.P Shah Hospital Launches Santaben And Nemchand Popatlal Mandhu Oncology Ward
M.P. Shah Hospital has taken a monumental step in the fight against cancer with the grand opening of the Santaben and Nemchand Popatlal Mandhu Oncology Ward, a cutting-edge facility designed to transform cancer care in East and Central Africa. The hospital, in affiliation with HCG: Cancer Care Kenya, reaffirmed its commitment to addressing the growing […]
Diabetes and Multimorbidity: The Hidden Epidemic
Sub-Saharan Africa has traditionally been viewed as plagued with communicable diseases- Malaria, Schistosomiasis, Tuberculosis, and HIV/AIDS, to mention a few. In fact, the neglected tropical diseases are all communicable diseases. However, data on the causes of mortality in developing countries in Africa over the last 15 years have revealed a change in the contribution of […]
Early Screening saves lives
Imagine this: You’re feeling okay, maybe just a bit tired, maybe you’ve gained a few kilos, or your blood pressure’s been “a bit high” lately. Nothing urgent, right? Until it is. That’s the tricky thing about many serious illnesses like diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer, or heart disease, they start quietly. You may not feel […]
Dinshaw Byramjee Dispensary Activation: Bringing Affordable, Quality Healthcare to Nairobi’s CBD.
On 17th April 2025, the Dinshaw Byramjee Dispensary in Nairobi’s Central Business District was revitalised through an activation event aimed at raising awareness of its affordable, high-quality healthcare services. Located along Ronald Ngala Street since 2017, the dispensary is now positioned as a one-stop medical hub, offering a wide range of services tailored to the […]
Dr. Toseef Din Welcomes MARCH2024 Cohort to M.P. Shah Hospital School of Health Sciences.
M.P. Shah Hospital Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Toseef Din, warmly welcomed the March 2024 cohort of students to the M.P. Shah Hospital School of Health Sciences during an inspiring mentorship session held at the school facility in Nairobi. The event marked the beginning of an exciting academic journey for the new students, who are set […]
