St. George’s University Highlights Rising Demand for Emergency Medicine Specialists
St. George’s University Highlights Rising Demand for Emergency Medicine Specialists By Nicodemus Makemu As the world marked Emergency Medicine Day on May 27, St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, underscored the growing importance of emergency medicine specialists in strengthening healthcare systems and responding to fast-moving medical crises worldwide. With healthcare…
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St. George’s University Champions Training of Future Psychiatrists Amid Africa’s Mental Health Crisis
St. George’s University Champions Training of Future Psychiatrists Amid Africa’s Mental Health Crisis By Peace Muthoka Nairobi, May 12, 2025 – As the world marks Mental Health Awareness Month, concern is mounting over Africa’s deepening mental health crisis, with experts warning that millions are struggling to access treatment due to a severe shortage of specialists….
The Nairobi Hospital Commemorates International Nurses Week 2026, Honouring Nurses as the Backbone of Quality Healthcare
Nairobi Hospital Celebrates Nurses as Pillars of Quality Healthcare By Peace Muthoka Nairobi, May 11, 2026 – The The Nairobi Hospital has celebrated International Nurses Week 2026 by recognizing nurses for their dedication, sacrifice, and critical role in delivering quality healthcare services across the country. The celebrations, held on Monday in Nairobi, brought together healthcare…
Kenya Sets Stage for Major Cancer Summit as Experts Push for Equity and Faster Access to Care
Dr. Gladwell Kiarie, Consultant Medical Oncologist at The Nairobi Hospital and President of KESHO, during the event. By Peace Muthoka Nairobi, April 17, 2026 — Kenya is preparing for a high-stakes cancer conference as experts warn that rising cases now demand faster action, stronger partnerships and better access to care. Speakers at the KICC 2026…
Leaders, Community Laud Progress at Njabini Health Centre as Infrastructure Improves
Leaders, Community Laud Progress at Njabini Health Centre as Infrastructure Improves By Editorial Team Residents and leaders in Njabini have expressed gratitude for the significant improvements at Njabini Health Centre, with area Member of Parliament Hon. Kwenya Thuku receiving praise for his role in supporting key development projects in the area. Speaking on behalf of…
SGU Expands Pathways to Bridge Global Doctor Shortage
By Editorial Team NAIROBI, April 9, 2026 — As the world commemorates World Health Day, St. George’s University School of Medicine is highlighting the urgent need to strengthen medical education as a long-term solution to the global shortage of doctors. The call comes amid growing pressure on healthcare systems worldwide. The World Health Organization estimates…
Lung Specialists Lead Fight Against Africa’s Rising Respiratory Crisis
Lung Specialists Lead Fight Against Africa’s Rising Respiratory Crisis By Editorial Team NAIROBI, March 31, 2026 — Every breath is becoming harder for millions across Sub-Saharan Africa as respiratory diseases steadily rise, placing pulmonologists at the center of a growing health battle. From persistent coughs to life-threatening lung conditions, the crisis is tightening its grip….
Vaccines Emerge as Key Weapon Against Rising Drug Resistance in Kenya
Officials from the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), Global Antibiotic Resistance Partnership (GARP), and One Health Trust pose for a group photo during the launch of the AMR policy brief . By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, March 27, 2026 — Health experts have warned that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is fast becoming a “silent pandemic” in Kenya…
Nairobi Hospital Steady as Leaders Reassure Public
Services Uninterrupted as Management Moves to Restore Trust By Peace Muthoka Nairobi, March 19,2026 – The Nairobi Hospital has reassured the public that it remains stable and fully operational, even as it works to resolve governance issues that have recently put the facility under scrutiny. Speaking during a press briefing on Thursday, March 19, 2026,…
The Nairobi Hospital Offers Basic Emergency Course Training to Boda Boda Riders and Officials
Boda Boda Riders Trained on Life-Saving Emergency Skills By Peace Muthoka Nairobi, 13 March 2026 – The Nairobi Hospital has trained and certified more than 50 boda boda riders and officials in a basic emergency response course aimed at improving road accident survival rates. The participants were drawn from the boda boda riders association, National…