Human health is very vital and once an illness arises,immediate action must be taken.Penda Health Center is available to take care of human health.Penda Health Center is located in Kitengela town,along Nairobi-Namanga road and its next to Riva Petrol Station,Kitengela.Penda Health center is a franchised member of the Tunza Family Health network.Its a for-profit social enterprise that aims to provide high quality primary healthcare services for hard to reach populations in Kenya,with a slight emphasis on women’s health.The Penda Health center aim to provide accessibility,affordability,friendly nonjudgemental staff,high quality medical care and services for the entire family together with hard-to-find women’s services.Penda Health’s clinics are open 12 hours a day on a walk-in basis.The medical centres are fully stockedwith supplies,medicines,tests and essential equipment.The Penda Health center provides outpatient services and staffed by nurses or clinical officers and receptionists with medical officer oversight.The medical center provides consultations,diagnostic tests and medicines.Penda health centre uses a customized system accessible from personal computer(PC),to track stock and expiry dates.When supplies run low,a warning is triggered to make sure more are ordered.Staff also text patients to make sure they are taking their drugs at right times and in the right way or to tell groups of patients that a specialist is visiting.Penda is also working on developing their own electronic medical records system that ultimately will allow them to share records,if need be,with specialists both within Kenya and internationally.Furthermore ,Penda has held mobile clinics to reach patients farther away from their clinics which are generally staffed by one or two clinicians and several support staff.Also once or twice a month,Penda holds a screening day at their medical centres during which they will provide free or discounted consultations for specific illment e.g diabetes.

Services offered include:

-maternal services,newborn and child health

-family planning and reproductive health

-primary care

-health consultations

-testing and screening

-pharmacy

 

Health care in Kenya is one of the important services to Humans and is almost a basic need. The healthcare service scene in Kenya consists of various hospitals and clinics. The Hospitals in Kenya are divided into public hospitals in Kenya and private hospitals in Kenya. Public hospitals in Kenya are those that are under the Government of Kenya while private hospitals in Kenya are owned by private individuals. Karen Hospital in Kenya falls under the category of private hospitals in Kenya, fairly new in comparison to others such as The Nairobi Hospital in Kenya and Aga Khan Hospital in Kenya.

The Karen Hospital in Nairobi was established in 2006. Karen Hospital in Kenya is situated in Karen area in Nairobi. Karen hospital in Nairobi is on Langata South Road. The Karen hospital in Karen is a healthcare provider in Kenya with multiple specialties. Services provided in Karen Hospital in Nairobi include emergency care and critical care. Karen Hospital emergency hotline is +254 702 222222. Karen Hospital also provide Surgical Services in Nairobi, which also include; Day surgery facility, Cosmetic and Re-constructive surgery, Dental and maxillofacial surgery in Nairobi, palliative care, rehabilitation in Nairobi, mental healthdiagnostics in Nairobi as well as medical research in Kenya. The Accident and Emergency unit of Karen Hospital in Nairobi operates on a 24 hour basis together with the Karen Hospital pharmacy and dialysis centre in Nairobi.

The Karen Hospital wards in Nairobi are divided into General wards, Executive suites, in patient wards, Private Rooms and Outpatient wards. One can also book appointments with Karen Hospital in Nairobi on specialised services such as with, an E.N.T specialist in Karen, The Heart Centre in Nairobi, Peripheral vascular diagnosis in Nairobi, Neurovascular diagnosis Nephrology in Nairobi, Ophthalmology in Karen Hospital, Orthopaedics in Karen Hospital, the Paediatric Unit in Karen Hospital, Paediatric cardiology in Nairobi and Urology in Nairobi. You can make an Appointment with Karen Hospital specialists by calling Mobile: 0711 283 597 or Office: 020 661 3201.

The Karen hospital has over 400 staff, three operation theatres in Nairobi catering to over 26 specialties and 102 beds. The Karen private hospital in Nairobi offers an International Patient Service in Kenya which organises your treatment packages, assistance with Visa, pick up from, airport, hotel reservations and any tourism trips in Kenya you may want to include subsequent to your recovery. The services provided by Karen Hospital include coordinating arrangement of appointments, medical advice in Nairobi and care and most importantly ensuring your comfort and well being.

The Karen hospital based in Nairobi has Karen Hospital satellite centres around Kenya. Karen hospital branches in Kenya include Karen Hospital in Chester House on Koinange Street in Nairobi, Karen Hospital Meru branch on Njuri Ncheke Road next to Royal Palace hotel in Meru, The Karen Hospital Nakuru Branch on Kijabe Street in Post bank Building, Karen Hospital Nyeri branch on Kenyatta Road in Caledonia House and just opposite White Rhino in Nyeri and Karen Hospital Karatina Clinic along Market Road in Karatina Town.

The Karen hospital also has a corporate services package in Kenya that has a variety of products. 1. OPD Services in Karen Hospital – This includes Doctor Consultations, Radiological diagnostics such as X-Rays, mammography, CT scan, Ultrasound, Pathological investigations, Non-invasive cardiology, Physiotherapy, and Hydro pool.2. Karen Hospital Ambulance Facility in Nairobi 3. In – patient Admissions (IPD-related services) in Karen Hospital 4. Health Awareness Lectures/ Workshops by Karen Hospital in Kenya 5. Executive Health Checkups and Blood Donation Camps by Karen Hospital in Nairobi.

With the addition of Karen Hospital to the list of hospitals in Kenya, Healthcare is meant to improve due to the increase of health care services in Kenya, and also the healthy competition that is bound to happen due to increase of health service providers in Kenya. This in turn leads to a win situation to the patients in Kenya.

A patient in Kenya is any person who goes to the hospital to seek health care either in out-patient or in-patient basis. Out-patients in Kenya are those who seek consultation or are treated and go back home while in-patients are those who are admitted in the hospital for further management. Bill of right in Kenya is the right of a patient which should be granted when seeking health care in any hospital in Kenya. These rights are meant to protect against infringement.

In Kenya, bill of right for patients is usually written at the reception point in many hospitals in Kenya so that the patient can see them. Other hospital ensure that they are put in every unit within the hospital such as maternity unit, medical and surgical wards including psychiatry, out- patient unit  and maternal and child health (MCH) unit. These rights include:

Right to Confidentiality

The patient’s information is usually gathered when they come into contact with any health care provider especially when they seek health care services in any hospital set up in Kenya. It is almost a protocol in Kenya that when you seek health care in any hospital even if it is a clinic, you should first be registered at the reception and given a number. This involve gathering of the patient’s bio-data. It is required that the personal information be kept confident and should be displayed anywhere outside the hospital.

Right to Privacy

Once they are registered at the hospital reception, the people who seek the health care should be seen or assessed in rooms where there is privacy so that the patient can have the confidence of giving the necessary information concerning their health problems. The private rooms are also important when performing a medical procedure such as breast examination where a patient will require his/her privacy to be maintained.

Right to Information

It is the responsibility of a health care provider in Kenya to explain to patients seeking health care the type of services offered at that facility and the benefits of those services offered since it is their right to be informed on such services especially those attending Government of Kenya hospitals.

Right to Dignity

All patients or clients attending hospitals seek services, should be treated by health care providers with courtesy, consideration and attention regardless of their status.

Right to Choice

The patients, once they have been given the necessary information on the available services in the hospital, should be left alone to decide freely on the type of the services they want. For instance the patients seeking family planning services in Kenya should be allowed to choose the type of contraceptive they want from the various types of contraceptives which are either pill, implants, injectables or combined oral contraceptives.

Right to Access

All clients who attend hospitals at any given time to seek services should be    allowed to obtain services regardless of their sex.

Right to Comfort

Health care providers in all hospitals in Kenya should ensure that patients are comfortable when they are receiving health care services. This also applies when a procedure is performed where the health professional should ensure that the patient is comfortable first, before that the procedure is performed.

Right to Continuity

The patients, who are admitted to the hospital for further management, should have a right to services as long as they are required because they stay in wards for either a short or long time depending on the conditions (disease) they have.

Right to Opinion

The clients who are attending or have visited any hospital in Kenya have the freedom of expression to give their views on the type of services given to them by that particular hospital.

Right to Safety

The patients in Kenya also have the right to access safe and efficient services in any Government of Kenya hospital and it is the responsibility of the care providers to ensure that patients are given safe services and safe surgical procedures are performed to avoid complications.

It the responsibility of patients to report any health care provider in Kenya who mistreats them when seeking health services in any Governmental hospital in Kenya.

 

 

Eyesight is tremendously important in everyday life, yet it is something that many take for granted until their vision is interfered with in one way or another. Kenyans suffering from eye problems in Kenya would appreciate corrective surgery in order to do away with wearing glasses. Lasik in Kenya is an eye procedure that works well to remove the need for wearing glasses. Lasik eye procedure in Kenya allows for the reshaping of the cornea which leads to the eye maintaining focus without the use of glasses. Eagle Eye Laser Centre in Kenya, an eye specialist centre in Nairobi, is well versed in performing the Lasik procedure to pepole with eye problems in Kenya.

Lasik procedure in Eagle Eye Laser Centre in Nairobi

Lasik procedure in Kenya is a small, painless procedure that is used to correct eye conditions in Kenya such as short sightedness, long sightedness and astigmatism. This means that whatever your vision problems in Nairobi are, you can benefit highly from this procedure. Lasik ensures that you have good vision and improved night vision. Once the procedure is done, it successfully eliminates the need for wearing spectacles or contact lenses in Kenya. This translates to no more worrying whether or not you have packed your glasses, where you have packed them and whether they are safely placed. It also means no more straining to read books or magazines and no more relying on others to convey written information.

Location of Eagle Eye Centre in Nairobi

Eagle Eye Laser Centre in Kenya is conveniently located at Ngong Road in Nairobi city. Eagle Eye Centre along Ngong Road is on the 5th Avenue Buildingon the 3rd floor. Eagle Eye Centre in Nairobi has a location that is advantageous as one can easily access the place using the numerous vehicles plying the Ngong Road route in Nairobi. Matatu to Ngond Road in Nairobi include such as matatu/buses number 4W, matatu number 2 and matatu number 46 from Kencom Bus Terminus in Nairobi. Although the lasik eye procedure in Kenya is simple, you need to be in general good health to avoid any complications. It is also recommended that you have stable vision for one year before the lasik eye procedure can be administered. The well trained professionals at Eagle Eye Laser Centre in Nairobi would be able to advice you on this as well as other issues related to visual health. You can book an appointment withi Eagle Eye Laser Hospital in Nairobi by calling the centre’s number at 0786271343 or 0734445972. It is always wise to ask the doctor for in depth explanation about the Lasik procedure in Kenya to put your mind at ease and to be well equipped to take care of your vision health after the procedure.

There are many cases where you might want to do a paternity test. DNA test is a biological determination of whether the parents share the same genes with their kids. Sometimes, people would opt for DNA test in cases their wives might have been unfaithful and are in need to know if the kids they are raising are indeed theirs. Your kid might be so dumb in class that your might doubt if he inherited your genes. I don’t know if you will doubt should your kid turn out bright unless you have so low opinion of yourself.

In most cases, the main reason is legal purposes. A lady turns up on your door claiming you are the father of her baby. She is demanding money from you for the upkeep of the baby, but since you were seeing her severally, you can’t know if it’s your kid or just a set up. This is where DNA comes in handy. The place a parent questions the paternity of their kids; they should seek clearance from the DNA test. There is a solution to these queries which relieves a person from the permanent life-long uncertainty.

Depending on the hospital of your choice, the cost of doing a DNA test varies from the range of 8,000 Kenyan Shillings and over. Although, for legal purposes, this cost of a DNA test can rise to 20,000 shillings.

The big moral question of the DNA test is what happens if it breaks standing families, if you found out that the kids you have been raising and you love ,aren’t actually yours biologically, what will you do? Disown the kids? Most of the people who are intending to use this test, or have used it; you should keep in mind that under no circumstance was it the fault of the kids.

Kakamega provincial hospital is one of the hospitals at level six, and it acts as a referral to many District hospitals in the Western region. It offers majorly curative and rehabilitative health services to the people of Kakamega County and the surrounding counties such as Vihiga and Bungoma. Laboratory is one of the sections that offer services to the patients especially the diagnostic services and blood transfusion being one of them, there are particular procedures that are carried out before traffusion. These procedures include;

-ABO and RH Grouping

-Direct coombs test

-Indirect coombs test

-Compatibility test

ABO and RH grouping

The ABO and Rhesus blood group systems are clinically the most significant. Blood donors and patients must be correctly ABO grouped because transfusing ABO incompatible blood may result in the death of a patient. ABO grouping consists of:- Cell grouping in which the red cells are tested for antigens A and B using anti-A and anti-B sera. Serum grouping reverse in which the serum is tested for anti-A and anti-B antibodies. Using known A and B red cells. Cell grouping is mainly used to group the blood. The tile method was used.

Requirements -Anti-A , anti- B and anti-D antisera, White tiles, Applicator sticks, pipettes

Procedure

Three wells on the tile are labeled A, B and D. A drop of blood is added to each well using a bulb pipette. A drop of Anti-A, anti-B and anti-D antisera are added to each of the wells labeled A, B and D respectively  and mixed using separate applicator sticks.

The wells are examined for agglutination.

Direct Coombs Test

This test is carried out to detect sensitized cells inside the body.

Principle

Normal human red cells in the presence of antibody directed towards the antigen they possess. Fail to agglutinate and sensitized. This may be due to the particular nature of the antigen and Antibody involved. AHG will react with RBC sensitized with gamma globulins or components. Of human complement and cause agglutination of the red blood cells.

NB: Sample should be clotted whole blood.

Requirements

-test tubes

-Normal saline

-Antihuman globulin

Procedure

The reagents are brought to room temperature. A test tube is labelled DCT 5% cell suspension is prepared to use normal saline. A drop of the cell suspension is pipette and transferred to a test tube labelled DCT. A drop of the anti-human globin was added to the tube and centrifuged at 1000rpm for 2 minutes. The content of the tube was mixed and examined for agglutination both macroscopically and microscopically.

Results interpretation

Agglutination- indicates the presence of antibody attached to red blood cells in vivo

Absence of agglutination-indicates the absence of antibodies attached to blood cells.

Compatibility Testing/ Blood Cross matching

Blood compatibility testing is mainly done to prevent transfusion reactions by ensuring ABO grouping of blood to be transfused is compatible with the patients ABO group. Also in irregular antibodies that might cause a reaction with the donor’s cells are detected.

Phases of blood Cross- matching

Four phases involved in blood cross -matching;

1. Room temperature phase

This phase detects ABO incompatibility and other incompatibility caused by other naturally occurring antibodies such as cold agglutinins.

2. Saline phase at 37oC

This phase detects saline reacting antibodies such as those of rhesus systems Lewis, and Kell system. It helps distinguish cold antibodies that are detected at room temperature but fail to react at 37oC.

3. Albumin phase at 37oC

This phase detects almost all rhesus antibodies.

4. Coombs Phase at 37oC.

In this phase rhesus antibodies and most IgM antibodies are detected. This phase detects antibodies that are associated with acquired haemolytic anaemia.

Procedure for Blood Compatibility Test

Blood unit with the same blood group as the patients and the blood regrouped to confirm the ABO group. Three drops of the blood unit are washed in normal saline three times and the last wash completely poured. The cells are then re-suspended in normal saline to make 5% cell suspension. Four tubes are labelled saline room temperature (SRT), saline 37oC (S37), albumin 37oC (A37), and coombs37oC (C37). Two drops of patient’s serum are added to all the four tubes. Two drops of the washed donor cells are then added the four tubes. Two drops of the albumin are added to the tube labelled A37 and mixed. The tube labelled SRT is then centrifuged at 1000rpm for 2 minutes and then examined for agglutination both microscopically and macroscopically. The other tubes are incubated at 37oC for 30 minutes. The tubes are then centrifuged at 1000rpm for 2 minutes after incubation and then examined for agglutination and haemolysis macroscopically and microscopically. If no agglutination is observed, the content of the tube labelled C37 is washed three times then 2 drops of anti-human globin added and mixed. The tube is then centrifuged at 1000rpm for 2 minutes and then examined for both haemolysis and agglutination.

Results Interpretation

Agglutination –Non compatible blood

Non-agglutination- Compatible blood

Health facilities in Kenya are considered one of necessary or actually basic need within every society with Kenya. Kenya offers many assisted living facilities ranking from local assisted living facilities in Kenya to international assisted living facilities in Kenya as well as private assisted living facilities in Kenya to public assisted living facilities with just one intention regarding providing health care bills to the Kenyan individuals. The Aga Khan University Hospital in Kenya is just about the major nursing homes in Nairobi that is a non-profitable organization.

The Aga Khan Hospital in Kenya offers different health care services in Nairobi to its patients in Kenya. Aga Khan University Hospital departments include; dental unit, crash and sudden emergency unit, family prescription drugs unit, pharmacy in Aga Khan University Hospital, dietetic providers, physiotherapy & treatment services in Aga Khan University Hospital, radiology in Aga Khan University Hospital, surgery treatment and women’s providers. Accident and emergency team in Aga Khan University Hospital has been providing services for the entire parts of Kenya through making certain that each patient is actually being assessed using a machine known as the Canadian Triage Acuity assortment (CTAS). The health professionals in Aga Khan University Hospital are experienced and are kept up-to-date with current health issues in Kenya.

The dental health care clinic team in Aga Khan University Hospital features often aimed to supply the top in dental health care healthcare providers in Kenya. Having a new dynamic labour force of experienced dentists in Kenya and in addition oral hygienist Aga Khan Nursing Homes in Kenya provides quality support to clients. The dietetic group in Aga Khan University Hospital has very seasoned advisor dieticians in Kenya, while using expertise to manage your diet-related problems and concern.

The pharmaceutical pill department in Aga Khan University Hospital ensures excellent care for all the patients. The main pharmacy of Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi is situated on the ground floor of Aga Khan University Hospital and principal building in Nairobi.

The Aga Khan University Hospital team in Nairobi provides highly qualified personal, comprehensive analysis providers and oral surgeries. The Aga Khan University Medical College Hospital in Kenya is located on 3rd parklands avenue in Nairobi. The Aga Khan University Hospital address is P. O. Box 30270-00100 in Nairobi.  The Aga Khan University Hospital can be contacted to book hospital appointments in Nairobi via email at [email protected]. The Aga Khan University Hospital website is at www.nursinghomes.akau.edu/nairobi/ .  

You can also reach the Aga Khan University Hospital  team of experts in Kenya via mobile or portable number +254(0)203662000, +254(0)203740000. You can get to Agha Khan Hospital via all community vehicles passing through Limuru Road in Nairobi. Some of the matatu in Nairobi that use the Limuru Road Route in Nairobi include; matatu to Banana estate in Nairobi, Matatu to Gachie and matatu to Ruaka which are picked near Turskys Daima along Tom Mboya in Nairobi.

 

Mukumu mission hospital is a private hospital that is owned by Catholic Church (diocese of Kakamega). It is a famous hospital in western region of Kenya because it admits patients and offers other services to clients that attend this mission hospital. It has a bed capacity of 240 beds and it is estimated to admit a total of six thousand patients on in patient basis and fourteen patients on out patient department annually.

This hospital is surrounded by Isukha and Idakho community and they are the majority of the people who attend the hospital for various services although the hospital also receives referrals from neighboring communities who reside in Nandi, Bungoma, Vihiga, Mumias, Butere and Busia

Mukumu mission hospital is also known as St.Elizabeth hospital, Mukumu and is located along Kakamega – Kisumu highway. It is approximately 7 kilometers from Kakamega town.

The services offered at Mukumu mission hospital includes:

• Counseling services.
• Out patient and in patient services.
• Laboratory services.
• Pharmacy services.
• Minor and major operations.

The counseling services are done to people who come for HIV and AIDS testing. This is provided in the VCT centre within the hospital. Those people living with HIVAIDS are also managed here for antiretroviral therapy, nutritional support, emotional support and spiritual support.

The hospital has qualified and highly trained (knowledge and skills) surgeons who carry out minor and major operations. Sometimes the hospital receives referrals from Kakamega provincial hospital whenever there is a power breakdown.

The out patient department is the most busy place because they treat people with minor illness (both paediatric and adults), there is antenatal clinics, immunization of children, family planning services (all under maternal and child health), physiotherapy, ultrasound, x-ray and other clinics such as eye, dental, ENT (ear, nose and throat) and TB clinic.

Patients with severe illness and those who require surgical procedure are admitted as in patients to medical and surgical wards and the wards for male and female are separated. These patients are normally admitted for close observation and further management.

Laboratory department has qualified staff to guide in medical diagnosis through laboratory studies while the pharmacy assists in supplying drugs to patients. A person from outside can also come and purchase drugs form the pharmacy.

This hospital is guarded 24 hours by security guards at the gate and the same security guards help in directing the patients to various departments according to their needs.

For more information about Mukumu mission hospital, you can contact the management at:

St.Elizabeth Hospital, Mukumu

P.O. Box 127 – 50100 , Kakamega, Kenya.

Telephone number: 056 41009 or 056 41156

[email protected].

 

 

A spa is a haven for relaxation. Spas in Kenya are places where people go to unwind after long weeks at work. Sometimes our bodies need attention and pampering. The Premier Cosmetics Spa and Boutique in Kenya is tailor made for every Kenyan, whether man or woman. Premier Cosmetics Boutique and Spa in Kenya was started by Jane Mbogo who studied in Israel Premier Cosmetic laboratories. The founder of Premier Cosmetics Boutique and Spa in Kenya learned about the best cosmetics to use and later opened her boutique and spa in Kenya.

About Premier Boutique and Spa in Kenya

Premier is a line of products from the Dead Sea. The Dead Sea is the lowest part of the universe. In this sea, minerals accumulate and sink in the water. The amount of minerals in the Dead Sea water is incredible and is good to use as a face mask. The products in the Premier spa in Kenya are natural and, therefore, are good for human skin. After much laboratory research on Premier spa products in Kenya, it has been proven safe and many Kenyans get the facial treatment once in a while. The Premier Spa in Kenya is an affiliate company of the Premier Laboratories Company based in Israel. The products and minerals from the Dead Sea are used to make anti-ageing masks. Premier Laboratories Company in Israel provides cosmetics to countries worldwide including Kenya, South Africa and Australia. In Kenya, Premier Laboratories Company has provided products for the Boma Hotel in Kenya, Serena Hotels in Mombasa and Nairobi and Jacaranda Hospital in Kenya.

Why get Spa services in Nairobi from Premier Boutique and Spa in Kenya?

Research shows that women in Kenya spend approximately Ksh 14 billion monthly on beauty products and cosmetics. The cosmetic products offered in the Premier Spa in Kenya are worldwide and are proven to be effective. The Premier products used in Premier Spa in Kenya have been tried by many and tested all over the globe, and the results can attest to the effectiveness. The Premier products in Kenya reduce ageing and wrinkles making your skin moisturized, hydrated and healthy. Every woman wants to have radiant skin, and this is the product to invest in from Premier Spa and Cosmetics Boutique in Kenya. One of the premier products of Premier Spa in Kenya, The Miracle Mask product in Kenya purifies and nourishes the skin. From the age of thirty, the skin loses some of its ability to regenerate itself and The Miracle Mask Premier product in Kenya adds collagen to the skin and increases its elasticity.

Other services provided at Premier Spa in Kenya also include non surgical treatments and massage treatments in Nairobi that work wonders for your skin. The Premier Spa has a skin therapist in Kenya who gives various skin treatments to Kenyans according to your skin type since the skin varies with a person. These Premier Cosmetic products in Kenya are sold exclusively by the Premier Spa and Boutique in Nairobi, and therefore, are hard to get the premier products in supermarkets in Kenya. This avoids counterfeiting the premier cosmetics products in Kenya. This encourages people to visit the Premier Spa and Cosmetic Boutique in Nairobi to get the real deal.

Location of the Premier Spa and Cosmetics Boutique in Nairobi

You will get Premier Spa and Cosmetics Boutique in The Mall in Westlands part of Nairobi city. Premier Spa and Cosmetics Boutique in Westlands is located on the first floor of The Mall in Nairobi. From the Nairobi city centre, one can take a matatu to Westlands at Old Nation House in Nairobi. Alternatively, you can take a matatu to Westlands at Odeon Cinema in Nairobi or Latema Road in Nairobi. After alighting at Westlands main stage along Waiyaki Way in Nairobi, it is easy to get The Mall in Westlands from there. You can email Premier Spa in Westlands at [email protected] or call at +254-721-130138. For more information about Premier Spa and Cosmetics Boutique in Nairobi, visit their website at http://www.premier-deadsea.co.ke.