The modern society has undergone revolutions in many areas and modes of life. This has therefore endangered the society with many harmful and unlawful deeds in the society. For instance, the major dangers which the revolution has caused include the introduction of drugs which are illegal. The people in the society has can now easily access and acquire drugs for their use an abuse. For this reason, many of especially the youth has now began to largely abuse the drugs easily acquired.

This has therefore increased the number of people which need rehabilitation for their survival and brighter future. Institutions has therefore been established to provide the rehabilitation services to these addicts and alcoholics. The rehabilitation centres established in Kenya include;

Mathari Hospital has a rehabilitation unit which offer the services to drug abuse treatment and rehabilitation with the aim of becoming a Centre of excellence for treatment, training and research. The services are best of the standards and offered to inpatient and outpatients treatment of drug users using multidisciplinary approach such as detoxification, rehabilitation and management of co-morbid disorders. Other services offered include counselling. Psychotherapy, occupational therapy and guidance.

JORGS ARK rehab Centre is a chemical dependence treatment and rehabilitation center which is run under the jorgs trust. They offer treatment to alcoholics and drug addicts including their families and significant others. It is an in-patient residential treatment and rehabilitation Centre located in Limuru. This Centre also provide in-house training, awareness, outreach, educational talks’ demand-reduction and prevention campaigns on addiction and drugs. They also have a tremendous and elaborate referral system networking hand in hand with their partners.

Nairobi Place is an addiction treatment Centre which enable the addicts to return to their happier lives in successful and friendly procedures. The procedures ensure that the people who are addicted can be back to their normal lives, free from compulsion of alcohol and other mood-altering substances or behaviours. The treatment is based on the Disease model understanding of addictive disorders with twelve step facilitation. They are located in the Mokoyeti Road West which is off Lang’ata Road and situated opposite the Kenol Petrol Station. They can be contacted through Telephone +254 735 550000, +254 733 440000 and +254 20 267 9839.

Asumbi Treatment Centre is the oldest rehabilitation Centre in East Africa which offer many services which could not be found in most of the other rehabilitation centres. The services which they offer include drug-free treatment and have developed an abstinence based programmes where the patients have to stay off all moods and mind altering drugs. It has rehabilitated more than 5,000 clients who have successfully been able to return back to their lives free from the addictions of the substances. Through its development, it has been able to establish other branches in Karen, Nairobi.

Retreat Rehab Centre was first established as an in-patient hospitable medical rehabilitation Centre for the treatment of substances addiction and co-concurring disorders. Their treatment philosophy is based on the understanding of Alcoholism and drug abuse being a disease and a disorder of the whole person. This Centre cater for both children and adults suffering from addiction and any other mental related conditions. Their services are effective in the treatment and require a strong after-care lifestyle change and participation in the activities that promote continued sobriety. The programs runs in a period of minimum three months.

When you have a family in Kenya, you quickly discover that some services need to be on your list of important services. Health care in Kenya is one of those services. Accidents in Kenya happen when you least expect in places you cannot even begin to anticipate. However, when you are covered by the Maisha annual plan in Kenya, you do not have to be excessively worried when an accident or an illness in Kenya will occur in your home or while you were traveling. This Maisha annual Plan in Kenya enables you to receive the needed help wherever you are in Kenya. So what is Maisha annual plan in Kenya?

What is Maisha Annual Plan in Kenya?

Maisha annual plan is a plan that allows you to have access to AMREF flying doctors in Kenya. The Maisha Annual plan in Kenya ensures that wherever you are in Kenya, you have access to ambulance and air services in Kenya when you are in need. Maisha Annual Plan in Kenya covers 2 air ambulance evacuations and 2 ground ambulance transfers. This Maisha Annual Plan in Kenya cover is not determined by the time of day or night an emergency occurs to a person covered as it is available 24 hours a day.

Packages offered under the Maisha annual plan in Kenya

There are four packages offered under the Maisha annual plan in Kenya and these packages depend on the regional boundaries. The bronze package under Maisha Annual Plan in Kenya covers the whole of Kenya while the silver, gold and platinum packages under Maisha Annual Plan in Kenya cover Kenya and other parts of Africa. The Maisha Annual Plan packages in Kenya start form Kshs1,800 per annum. Therefore, depending on your traveling habits in and out of Kenya, the Maisha Annual Plan gets you covered.

How to register for Maisha annual plan in Kenya

Registering for a Maisha annual plan in Kenya is not difficult. You can access the www.flydoc.org website and start the registration process to become a part of Maisha annual plan in Kenya. First, learn about the various packages on offer and select a package under Maisha Annual Plan in Kenya. Register for the Maisha Annual Plan in Kenya by following the instructions. Add beneficiaries to Maisha Annual Plan in Kenya and make your payments via the available means.

Advantages of Maisha annual plan in Kenya

Once you register for Maisha annual plan in Kenya and make you payments, you are assured of being covered for the year. This means that you can travel all over Kenya and enjoy the sights knowing that in case of an emergency, you can be quickly evacuated. The Maisha Annual service in Kenya covers remote areas in Kenya and is especially beneficial to those who work in the outskirts of Kenya. The medical personnel of AMREF flying doctors service in Kenya are highly trained and they provide medical services on the way to a hospital during emergency cases.

Volatile situations, illness and accidents in Kenya are a part of life. However, a good medical cover plan in Kenya may end up saving your life as you are assured of adequate medical care in Kenya or outside Kenya at the soonest possible time. It is vital for every individual to think about their health care in Kenya and especially the healthcare of their family. Under the Maisha annual plan in Kenya, individuals and beneficiaries of the Maisha plan are covered well and can rest easy in case of emergencies.

Heart diseases are among the killer diseases in Kenya which are very rare but may be caused by many factors which could be environmental or genetic. The heart diseases are varied and caused by various causes and the most disastrous are Cardiovascular Disease as well as Rheumatic Heart Disease. Through this, Kenya have been able to develop heart diseases centres to ensure that the citizens are safe from diseases which affect the heart, their preventions and how the diseases can be fully treated.

In Kenya, there are several heart-disease centers which have been established to serve the people infected with the chronic diseases. From these centers, Kenyan-Heart National Foundation is one of the best centers in Kenya for the heart diseases patients.

Kenyan-Heart National Foundation is a medical charity in Kenya which was established to serve the patients who have the heart diseases with the mission to serve the people in prevention, reduction, control, treatment and management of heart diseases through Public awareness and education with more emphasis on prevention. Through their work, they ensure that in their services they maintain a holistic approach to health. There are several programs that they run in their centers to ensure that the patients are safe and recover fast from the heart diseases. They include;

Heart Disease Prevention Program

Prevention of the heart diseases is the main focus and main business operations of the Kenyan-Heart National Foundation as it was established for the prevention of the diseases as they believe that prevention of any disease is always better and cheaper than treatment. They empower the general public by providing relevant information to allow them to make informed choices and lifestyle changes to live the heart healthy. They also encourage thorough examination of children at all clinics countrywide for early detection of not only heart diseases but other diseases as well. They have therefore ensure that they thoroughly prevent the many diseases and mainly the Rheumatic Heart Disease prevention which primarily affects children the age of 5 to 15 years.

Heart Disease Treatment Program

In the treatment of these diseases, they offer a lot of procedures which are carefully done to ensure the safety of the patients. They offer treatment programs in form of open and closed surgeries to needy Kenyan children and youth diagnosed with operatable heart conditions. In this program, they have entered into partnerships with Childspring International and Kenyatta National Hospital to offer this services to the needy and through a purely donor funded program. They also outsource Management Drugs and services for every needy patients required to be on regular medication.

Heart Disease Research and Training Program

Any disease treatment procedure require the research of the best medication that will ensure that the disease is suppressed and that the medication used has no side effects to the patients. They work closely with the Ministry of Public Health department to gather information on the prevalence of strep-sore throat. Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart disease information gathered is passed on to clinics and health centers for their records and disseminate the information to all the people even to local people. Kenya-Heart National Foundation also holds public talks and training seminars on prevention of Rheumatic Heart Diseases for individuals and groups. Those trained go on to become trainers of trainers (ToT’s) as this enables thorough dissemination of information across communities.

The residents of Nairobi in Kenya access their health services in various hospitals located in major parts of Nairobi city. Guru Nanak Hospital is one of the many private and public hospitals in Nairobi city. Guru Nanak Hospital is a private hospital in Nairobi where Kenyans can access high quality medical treatment and the hospital in Nairobi has qualified professionals and doctors in Kenya. 

Guru Nanak Hospital in Nairobi is on the Murang’a Road and Park Road Junction. To get to Guru Nanak Hospital in Nairobi from Nairobi city centre, you board Murang`a Road matatus or buses and alight at Park Road Junction where the hospital is located in Nairobi. Murang`a Road Buses can be the buses to Thika Road such as Buses number 145 and 45 from the Tursker bus stage in Nairobi and along Ronald Ngala Street next to Turskys Magic Supermarket. You could also board matatu number 32 to Dandora estate in Nairobi and alight at the Park Road Junction on Murang`a Road.

The services offered in Guru Nanak Hospital in Nairobi include; Accidents and emergencies services in Nairobi, Outpatient services at Guru Nanak Hospital, In-patient services, Laboratory services in Nairobi, X-Ray and Ultra Sound services in Nairobi, Mobile X-Ray unit in Guru Nanak Hospital, Physiotherapy department in Guru Nanak Hospital, Maternity unit for delivery services in Nairobi, Maternal child health services in Nairobi, Full equipped theatre and day surgery setup in Guru Nanak Hospital, Pharmacy in Guru Nanak Hospital, Ultra modern dental unit for dental services in Nairobi, Guru Nanak Hospital Ambulance services in Nairobi, HIV/AIDS counselling in Nairobi and Guru Nanak Hospital VCT. Kenyans in need of health consultation in Nairobi can access Guru Nanak Hospital in Ngara area to acess affordable hospital facilities in Kenya.

Guru Nanak Hospital in Nairobi is located along Murang`a Road in Ngara part of Nairobi. To contact Guru Nanak Hospital in Kenya, you call telephone numbers +254-202392515 or +254722203884. The postal address of Guru Nanak Hospital In Nairobi is P.O. Box: 33071-00600 Ngara Road in Nairobi.

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Kenya is also known as female circumcision. Female Circumcision is a rare practice in Kenya, though in cases like Kisii in Kenya, it is still practiced. It is estimated that about 130 million girls are currently living with the effects of FGM. A further two million girls are at a risk of the practice. Societies that practice FGM in Kenya believe that it is an initiation into adulthood and prevents the woman from becoming promiscuous.

There are four types of operations involved in FGM in Kenya; Circumcision, which involves cutting of the prepuces or hood of the clitoris. There is also Excision, which involves the cutting of the clitoris together with all or part of the labia minora. The third type of cut in Kenya is Infibulation, which involves the cutting of the clitoris, labia minora, and part of labia majora. The two sides of the vulva of the woman are pinned together with silk, catgut sutures, or probably with thorns, thus obliterating the vaginal introitus leaving a small opening, preserved by inserting a piece of wood or reed for passage of urine or menstrual blood. The girl’s legs are bound together from hip to ankle, and she is kept immobile for 40 days to permit the formation of scar tissue

The fouth type of FGM in Kenya is Intermediate, which involves the removal of the clitoris and some or all parts of the labia minora. All of these operations present severe consequences to the reproductive health for girls and women in Kenya.

Health Consequences of FGM in Kenya

FGM in Kenya is associated with several health risks to women which include; Medical complications such as haemorrhage, pain, pelvic infection, and painful intercourse, Complications of childbirth such as obstructed labour due to scarring of tissues. In some communities in Kenya, the husband must give consent before an episiotomy can be performed. The Female circumcision procedure in Kenya also denies the woman enjoyment of sexual life as the clitoris plays a role in reaching orgasm.

FGM also predisposes girls to early marriage in Kenya since after the initiation they are considered mature and can get married. Early marriage, as we said earlier, has negative consequences on their RH as it exposes them to early pregnancy. If contraception is not used, the girl may have many deliveries, which predisposes her to various risks, including cancer of the cervix (Miranda). Now you know the  dangers of female circumcision in Kenya, do something to discourage it and save our women in Kenya from this tradition.

Batian Medical centre is a private medical clinic located in Kitengela town,Kajiado county a diastance of 40 km from the capital city of Kenya, Nairobi along the Nairobi-Namanga highway.Its located in Red Heron 2nd floor adjacent to Naivas Supermarket,Kitengela. Its headed by Dr.Kiarie and its open for surgical,gynecological,family planning and phychological consultations.

General gynecological consultation-There is multidisciplinary team of experienced clinicians and specialists nurses who strive to provide outpatients with the best care by keeping abre of the fast changing panorama of women’s health such as:

• Management of heavy menstrual bleeding

• Endometrial test

• Pregnancy test

General surgical consultation such as:

•         excisions of lipomas

•          Male circumcision

•          Hernia repairs

•          Excision of skin appendages

•          Simple reduction of dislocated joints under sedation

Pharmacy-It’s a department that deliver promptly,good quality drugs accessible and affordable to patients at the point of care.It procures,stores and dispenses drugs/dressing to patients,provide information on drug related issues to patients and other health workers and monitors adverse drug reactions.

Ultrasound services-Batian perform routine gynecological scans and specialized scans for Prenatal Diagnostic Centre(PDC) and the Early Pregnancy Unit(EPU),the antenatal care.EPU facilities prompt access for patients with 1st trimester complications and aims to centralize and streamline assessments,diagnosis,management and counseling of patients with conditions such as miscarriages and ectopic pregnancies.Also manages other surgical conditions such as masses and growths,ascites,liver pathology,kidney issues,organomegally,testicular emergies and torsion.

Vaccinations-All types of vaccinations are offered here such as polio,tetanus,pertusis,diphtheria,mengitis C,haemophilus influenza type b,measles,mumps,rubella and cervical cancer vaccines.

Cancer screening-This is done inorder for patients to get immediate treatment before it worsens,prevent its occurance.Aims at detecting cancer before symptoms appear in order to prevent,detect earlier and provide subsequent treatment.

Laboratory services-Tests are done on stool,urine,blood,pus swab,sputum,conjuctival swab,urethral swab and ear swab samples.Tests carried out may include for HIV test,blood sugar,pregnancy test,blood grouping,sickle cell anemia,tests for presence of pathogens,full urinalysis,full medical report services

Antenatal clinics-Provide modern maternity services with ultramodern delivery suites.

PAP smear screening tests-Clinical examinations is undertaken to access for any anemia and also to rule out potential organic causes of HMB(cervix cancer screening).

Well men and women clinics-Healthy education,screening(prostrate cancer for men and breast/cervical cancer for women) and counseling for healthier lifestyle is accorded to the clients at anytime and no need of appointments.

Also family planning education and services are provided

General medical services such as pre-conception counseling,fertility issues,antenatal,post-natal matters,childhood,adolescents medicine,midlife crisis and geriatric medical care.

Health cards acceptable

• NHIF

• AAR

• Resolution health cards

• Kenya commercial bank

• Family bank

• Britam

• Linda jamii

• Genius health

   

 

 

Its very important to keep the body in good condition/health to allow proper and normal functioning of body’s parts and systems.Health influences mind which in turn influences somebody’s choices and hence character.

Good health is determined by the following three main elements which include:

1.Diet

2.Exercise

3.Rest

1.DIET

Our bodies are built up and kept health by the food we eat.There is a constant breaking down of the tissues of the body.Each organ of the body requires its share of nutrition.Every movement of every organ involves waste and this waste is repaired from the food we eat.The cells,tissues,organs and systems of the body function properly when they are well nourished.As long as one eats variety of foods he/she will be getting all nutrients needed by the body.

A balanced diet should include;

-Grains-cereals

-Legumes

-Fruits and vegetables

Carbohydrates are needed to fuel the body with energy for movement,physiological activities and carry out daily activities.The body requires more carbohydrates in order to replace the muscle fuel(glycogen).Carbohydrates are found in fruits,vegetables,cereals and grains.Healthy foods high in carbohydrates include ones that provides dietary fiber and whole grains as well as those without added sugar.Its recommended to choose whole fruits,eat vegetables at every meal and start the day with a whole grain breakfast.

Proteins are body building which stop the body from breaking down muscle tissues for energy and initiate the process of rebuilding and repairing the muscles.

Water helps in digestion,removal of waste product,cooling the body,production of body fluids.

2.Exercise

Its absolutely required for body strength and development.This helps the brain to upgrade itself and should be done in the morning.Some of the exercise techniques include invisible skipping,jogging,press-up and sit-ups.

Benefits of exercise

-Improves immune system

-Strengthen bones and muscles

-Reduce anxiety and stress

-Achieving ideal weight

-Regulate blood pressure,strengthen heart muscles and improve blood circulation

-Improves mental efficiency and promotes clear thinking

-Helps improve efficiency of lungs and oxygen flow

-Help release hormones in the body that helps naturally staminate mood

–Improve digestion

-Tones the body and prevent chastity

3.REST

Enough sleep/rest is very essential since it:

-Helps the brain commit new information to memory through the process of memory consolidation

-Helps relax the body for better functioning

-Improves concentration and mood

-Improves immune function especially B-cells responsible for making antibodies.

A person who eats well(balanced diet),does exercise and gets enough sleep/rest lives stress free life,health life and lives longer.

                    

 

 

 

 

Health in Kenya is ranked as one of the major basic needs which the government of Kenya has tried to meet its demand for many decades now. As one of the pillars of vision 2030 in Kenya, as well as the new constitution, high priority is placed to the provision of health services in Kenya. The mission of the government of Kenya has been to improve both preventive and curative health services to enable Kenyans to engage in productive nation building activities.

Though there are many challenges facing setting up of health facilities in Kenya, one being cost as the population of Kenyan is growing at a high rate, the government of Kenya has focused efforts in making sure almost every district in Kenya has a district level public hospital in Kenya with up to date hospital facilities and qualified doctors and nurses to deliver quality health services to Kenyan citizens. These public hospitals in Kenya have contributed a lot to the development due to the subsidized cost in the public hospitals in Kenya making them affordable to common Mwanainchi, as opposed to private hospitals in Kenya.

One of the recent government projects in Kenya is Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital in Kenya which was completed and officially opened by former president of Kenya, Mwai Kibaki. This Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital in Nairobi was and is a key Kenyan government’s efforts to provide essential health services to Kenyans. Mama Lucy hospital in Kenya was financed by both Kenyan and Chinese governments- which is a proof of the Kenyan governments’ efforts to improve the welfare of Kenyan citizens in conjunction with Chinese government which financed the construction of the Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital facility in Nairobi as well as provision of medical equipments. The government of Kenya provided land and also supported purchase of additional equipments for the construction of Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital in Nairobi.

Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital has expanded health services in Kenya, not only to people in the Eastern part of Nairobi County in Kenya, but also to all Kenyans from all over. Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital in Nairobi has also reduced the pressure on the Kenyatta National Hospital in Upper Hill part of Nairobi which was previously serving the Nairobi area residents. Since Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital in Nairobi was opened, the government of Kenya has increased its funding to upgrade and equip the facilities that embrace information technology in the delivery of health services in Kenya. The government of Kenya has also ensured recruitment of more and qualified health workers in Kenya in effort of improving its service to Kenyan citizen. Some of the health services provided by the government of Kenya are such as reduction in maternal death in Kenya, infant deaths in Kenya and under-five mortality in Kenya and reduction of killer diseases in Kenya such as HIV/AIDS rates.

Mama Lucy hospital is a District hospital in Nairobi located along Spine Road in Umoja 3 estate in Nairobi. Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital is located in the east part of Nairobi in Embakasi Division. The Contact person in charge in Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital is Dr Ogata Medical Superintendant 0208022676. From Nairobi town in Kenya, you can access the Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital in Umoja estate by any public vehicle passing along Kangundo Road such as buses or matatu to Kormarocks estate in Nairobi, buses to Ruai estate in Nairobi, buses to Umoja Estate in Nairobi and most of these buses to East Nairobi are found around Tusker bus station in Nairobi which is found along Ronald Ngala street.