World Sight Day
Free vision testing at the eye clinic, screening for glaucoma and diabetic eye disease, and cataract assessment with listing for surgery. Bring your spectacles and any previous eye records.
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World Mental Health Day
Community talks on depression, anxiety and substance use, and how to seek help. Confidential assessment available at the mental health clinic throughout the day.
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Mazingira Day (Public Holiday)
Mazingira Day is a public holiday in Kenya. Accident & Emergency, maternity and inpatient services continue as normal, 24 hours a day. Outpatient and specialist clinic arrangements may differ on public holidays; please call +254 724 265 555 to confirm before travelling.
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World Hospice and Palliative Care Day
Recognising the care given to people living with serious and life-limiting illness, and the support offered to their families. Information on the hospital's palliative care service is available from the Customer Care Desk.
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International Infection Prevention and Control Week
A week focused on preventing infections in healthcare, including hand hygiene, safe injection practice, cleaning and safe waste management. Patients and visitors are asked to clean their hands when entering and leaving the wards.
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Mashujaa Day (Public Holiday)
Mashujaa Day is a public holiday in Kenya. Accident & Emergency, maternity and inpatient services continue as normal, 24 hours a day. Outpatient and specialist clinic arrangements may differ on public holidays; please call +254 724 265 555 to confirm before travelling.
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International Day of Radiology
Recognising the role of medical imaging in diagnosis and treatment, and the radiographers and radiology staff who deliver CT, X-ray and ultrasound services at the hospital.
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World Diabetes Day
Free blood sugar testing, foot checks and dietary counselling, with same-day linkage into the NCD clinic for anyone whose result needs follow-up.
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World Prematurity Day
Raising awareness of preterm birth and the care of premature and low-birth-weight babies. Early and regular antenatal care, delivery in a health facility and kangaroo mother care all improve the outcome for small babies.
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World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week
Promoting the responsible use of antibiotics and other antimicrobials. Take antibiotics only when prescribed by a clinician, complete the full course, and never share or keep leftover medicines.