World Malaria Day
Malaria testing, distribution of treated nets where available, and education on why every fever should be tested rather than treated blindly.
Malaria testing, distribution of treated nets where available, and education on why every fever should be tested rather than treated blindly.
Labour 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.
Practical hand hygiene training for staff, students and visitors. The single most effective way to prevent infection in a hospital.
Recognising the nursing team who carry the hospital around the clock, with continuing professional development sessions and a staff commemoration.
Free blood pressure checks for everyone attending the hospital, with immediate review for anyone found to have a raised reading.
Awareness and assessment for women living with obstetric fistula. Our resident fistula surgeon assesses patients as they present, so no woman needs to wait for a camp.
Information on the effects of tobacco and khat on the lungs, heart and mouth, with brief advice and referral for anyone wanting to stop.
Madaraka 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.
Blood donation drive at the hospital. Safe blood saves mothers with obstetric bleeding, accident victims and children with severe anaemia. Donors should be healthy, 16 to 65, and weigh at least 50 kg.
Breastfeeding support and counselling at the maternal and child health clinic, including help for mothers of premature and low-birth-weight babies.