Health
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Meru Governor Mutuma M’Ethingia Pushes for Cancer Care Upgrades and Resolves Medics’ Grievances
By Gerald Mukembu Meru Governor Mutuma M’Ethingia is spearheading efforts to transform healthcare in the county, focusing on cancer treatment and resolving long-standing disputes between the county government and healthcare workers. His administration is lobbying for partnerships to install radiotherapy machines at Meru Level 5 Hospital, aiming to ease the financial burden on cancer patients who currently travel to Nairobi or India for treatment. Governor Mutuma revealed that his administration is in discussions with the National Cancer Institute of Kenya to establish a cancer diagnosis and treatment research center in Meru. He emphasized the importance of both public and private partnerships in reducing the high prevalence of cancer in the region. “There were plans to establish a cancer research institute at a cost of Sh2 billion by the former regime, which did not materialize. Meru Governor Mutuma M’Ethingia (second right) accompanied by Meru Level 5 hospital CEO and…
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Hundreds benefit from Keylife Medical Camp in Meru County
Keylife Medical Center conducted a free medical camp at its Kauthene facility in Meru County, aiming to enhance access to…
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KeMU University’s ongoing free medical camp benefits hundreds of local community
By Harun Mugambi The Kenya Methodist University’s ongoing Free Medical Camp, which commenced on June 26, 2024, continues to make…
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Ripples International Launches Bold Mental Health Awareness Campaign in Meru County
By Gerald Mukembu In response to the community’s rising mental health challenges, Ripples International, in collaboration with local partners, has…
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Killer Hypertension high in Meru as 36,630 diagnosed with the disease
By Gerald Mukembu 36630 Meru residents are currently suffering from hypertension while 13 087 cases of Diabetes have been reported.…
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Guarantee quality healthcare to residents, Senator Kathuri tells Governor Kawira
Meru Senator Kathuri Murungi has told off Meru County Government over failure to uphold quality health services to county residents.…
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Overworked and underpaid: Nurses lament over staffing shortages
By Gerald Mukembu The Kenya National Union of Nurses wants County and national governents to employ more of their staff…
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Kathuri donates Sh5 Million orthopedic beds to hospitals, calls for lasting solution over doctors’ strike
It’s a relief to patients recovering from orthopedic surgeries or dealing with musculoskeletal or recovering from accidents. This is after…
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Roche intensifies campaign in bid to curb rising cases of diabetes in Meru
Roche in collaboration with various organization has partnered with Meru County Government in a campaign to contain diabetes, a disease…
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Kamashinani Foundation donates Sh12.5 million pharmaceutical drugs to Meru County
Meru County government has received 2.4 million cetirizine tablets worth Sh12.5 million from Kamashinani Foundation in partnership with EK Foundation.…
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