Eye from Zion treats 723 in Kenya, sets up new eye clinic

Posted on :Wednesday , 13th September 2017

 During the week of August 15-23, 2017, volunteers with Israel’s Eye from Zion humanitarian organization held an “eye camp” in Chuka, Kenya. They received 723 patients in three locations, from infants to senior citizens, performing free treatments and surgeries – 85 percent of the surgeries to remove cataracts and 10% to correct astigmatism.

Kenya: Missionary receives national award for her medical work

Posted on :Wednesday , 13th September 2017

 Irish Loreto Missionary, Sr Mary Owens, has been presented with an award by the Ministry of Health in Kenya in appreciation of her timeless service and dedication to the country’s Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) Programme.

The Programme provides quality HIV care, treatment and support to those infected or affected by HIV and is part of the ministry’s National AIDS and ST. . .

Medical-Education in Sub-Sahara Africa

Posted on :Wednesday , 13th September 2017

 Medical education in Africa has significantly evolved over the years. From the time when there were only 5 medical schools in the region, to the expansion era after African countries achieved independence and now when the medical education structure is making efforts in providing m-health programmes for students. 

Indian doctors offer health services at Mombasa Hospital

Posted on :Wednesday , 13th September 2017

 The administrative director of Mombasa Hospital Abbas Nasser says specialist surgeons from India are conducting a free medical camp at Pandya hospital where they are treating patients with cancer, heart and diabetes and related problems.

Kenya's MPs to name only 1 wife in new medical scheme

Posted on :Wednesday , 13th September 2017

 Elected MPs with large families or more than one spouse will have to bear the brunt of the austerity measures introduced by the Salaries and Remunerations Commission (SRC).

Unlike in the past, the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) medical scheme now covers only the MP or senator and a maximum of five dependants.

According to the scheme seen by The Standard, family mem. . .