"I am not against the increases. What I want to hear is some commitment from the government to overhaul the NHIF. The present situation where more than 40 per cent of contributor’s money is going to pay salaries is scandalous to say the least. Have a look at their accounts. It will show you that… Continue reading #NHIF:The Difficult path to Universal Health in Kenya
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You may be mentally ill
Well the title is a bit alarming, but it could be true. We normally equate mental illness with the mad man in the town centre who is unkempt, talking to himself and living off the street. Well this guy probably has a mental illness but this is in the extreme form. If I use the… Continue reading You may be mentally ill
NCDs: The Disease Time Bomb in Kenya
Do you drink?do you smoke? Do you love to indulge in fried foods and sweets? Well if your answer is yes to one of the questions then you would better listen.You are at risk of getting high blood pressure, diabetes or cancer before you even turn 50. I am talking about Non communicable diseases aka… Continue reading NCDs: The Disease Time Bomb in Kenya
What is your purpose?
I have been thinking for a while about what I stand for as health professional in Kenya. As a health professional, we are grappling with poor pay relative to inflation rate in the country.There is inadequate health facilities to make our work tolerable. As a health professional, I feel we lack the gravity to attract… Continue reading What is your purpose?
