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Hospital Based Health Technology Assessments (HB-HTA): Will KUTRRH lead the pack in establishment of HB-HTA in the era of Universal Health Coverage? As part of the World Pharmacists Day celebrations on 25th September 2023, and in consideration of this year’s theme:
Dr. Eric Mwangi of KUTRRH’s Pharmacy department talks to MCAs from Nakuru County who visited the Hospital on 1st September 2023 for a familiarization tour of the Hospital. They are accompanied by Mr. Isaac Kamau (right), Director of KUTRRH’s IMIC.
KUTRRH’s CEO, Ahmed Dagane(left) hosts the NHIF Board Chairman, Eng. Michael Kamau(right) at the KUTRRH stand during the 2023 Devolution Conference.
Members of the KUTRRH Hospital Management Team (HMT) led by CEO, Ahmed Dagane with a team from e-citizen technical working group after a joint sensitization on onboarding KUTRRH services to the e-citizen platform.
The Chairperson of KUTRRH’s Board, Prof. Olive Mugenda is shown around the ongoing extension of the Cancer Care Centre by the Projects and Facilities Manager, Mr. Jack Njaramba (second right) accompanied by the Monitoring & Evaluation Officer Mr. Andrew Kiiru (right) & Ms. Diana Mbabu (left) of the Chairperson’s Office.
In August, KUTRRH officially unveiled 20 new advanced dialysis machines. The new machines are an additional capacity to KUTRRH’s nephrology care. The additional capacity is a significant boost to Renal Care at KUTRRH from the current dialysis of 100 sessions per day to more than 200 sessions daily.
KUTRRH Board Chairperson, Prof. Olive Mugenda and CEO, Ahmed Dagane hosted H.E. Hon. Joseph Ole Lenku, Governor of Kajiado
County when he paid a courtesy call. He congratulated the hospital leadership for managing the hospital well.
County when he paid a courtesy call. He congratulated the hospital leadership for managing the hospital well.
NICU Staff Celebrate World Neonatal Nurses Day 2023. The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) observed the World Neonatal Nurses which falls on the 15th of August every year. The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a unit that deals with medical concerns related to newborn babies. The NICU unit provides care for babies who are born prematurely, have a low birth weight or who are sick or at risk. NICU nurses combine treatment of the neonates with counselling of their mothers. The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) consists of a multidisciplinary team of professionals. Team members often include neonatologists, neonatal nurses, nutritionists and allied professionals.
Kidney diseases can encompass a wide range of conditions including chronic kidney disease (CKD), acute kidney injury (AKI), kidney stones, infections, and more. This situation is not different in our country, Kenya.Statistics from the Kenya Renal Association estimate that 4 million Kenyans are suffering from kidney disease and by the year 2030, this number will rise to 4.8 million.It is therefore of paramount importance that all efforts be put in place to mitigate renal challenges.Aware of its role in furthering Universal Health Care, KUTRRH on 25th August 2023 launched 20 dialysis machines which were purchased by the Government of Kenya
Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital (KUTRRH) today unveiled an advanced endoscopy tower. The advanced endoscopy tower is a transformative addition to KUTRRH’s medical capabilities. In her remarks during the unveiling ceremony, KUTRRH Board Chairperson noted that the state-of-the-art equipment’s acquisition was made possible by the government through the Ministry of Health in collaboration with valued partners, including Fuji and Science Scope. From her observation, this will enable KUTRRH to offer critical procedures previously limited in availability.
Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital (KUTRRH) on Wednesday 27th September 2023 commenced CyberKnife services by successfully treating its first patient. The experts who were involved in todays cyberknife treatment include: Abdil Jabbari, Ruth Wambui, Peter Loreh, Dr Tracy Irura and Dr. Shridhar.
300 Trees Planted During the World Environmental Health Day at KUTRRH. The public health team engaged the staff and the students at Kiwanja Secondary School in health education related to personal hygiene, menstrual hygiene, drug and substance abuse mental health
Varicose veins screening camps serve as a model for proactive healthcare initiatives emphasizing the importance of early detection and intervention. Varicose veins are dilated veins that are visible on the skin surface that cause irritation hence hindering effective blood flow that results in venous ulcers. They may seem benign but it is important to treat them and prevent the patient from developing venous ulcers (a wound that does not heal) and deep venous thrombosis (a clot within the deep venous system.)
The joy of welcoming a newborn into the world can be an extraordinary experience for parents. However, there are certain medical conditions that can pose a serious threat to the health of the mother. Such was the case for Purity Mwangi a brave and resilient woman who battled postpartum eclampsia after her third pregnancy. Having successfully navigated the joys and challenges of motherhood twice before, she felt well-prepared for the journey.
The Kenya Cardiac Society held its 40th Scientific Congress at the end of July 2023 at the Sarova Whitesands Hotel in Mombasa. The Congress serves as a platform for the exchange of ideas,collaboration and the dissemination of knowledge from Kenya and across the region on cardiovascular diseases (CVDs).Kenya Cardiac Society (KCS) is a professional society that was founded in 1981 to bring together health professionals with an interest in cardiovascular diseases (CVDs).
According to Duncan Busuru, the International Relations Officer at the Integrated Molecular Imaging Centre (IMIC). “Passionate about improving patient journey, he was delighted to be nominated in the 2023 cohort in basic sign language training sponsored by the National Council for Persons with Disability (NCPWD).
Prof. Scott G. Soltys from Stanford University delivers a talk at KUTRRH’s TRI Auditorium on how Cyberknife radiosurgery has changed the field of radiation oncology and the selection criteria for Cyberknife treatment. KUTRRH THE CHECKUP VOL. 4 ISSUE 6 J
The Chairperson of KUTRRH’s Board, Prof. Olive Mugenda and KUTRRH’s Director of Training, Research & Innovation, Dr. Chris Ouma(Left) with Dr. Yadav Siddhant (Right) and his wife Mrs. Yadav. Dr. Yadav Siddhant is an Internal Medicine Consultant at MAYO Clinic-USA. He gave a public lecture on Long COVID at KUTRHH in early August.
The Chairperson of the Board of KUTRRH, Prof. Olive Mugenda attends the opening of the newly completed Rachuonyo East Sub-County Hospital at the invitation of the Governor of Homa Bay, Her Excellency Gladys Wanga. KUTRRH signed an MOU to partner with the Government of Homa Bay in various medical areas.
The Chairperson of KUTRRH, Prof. Olive Mugenda and KUTRRH’s management hosted a delegation from Rwanda led by Dr. Corneille
Ntihabose, Head of Clinical & Public Health Services-Rwanda MOH
Ntihabose, Head of Clinical & Public Health Services-Rwanda MOH
Members of KUTRRH’s Pension Scheme after the 2023 AGM that brought together members of KUTRRH’s Pension Scheme & the managers of the Scheme.
KMPDC officials, KU officials are shown around the laboratory facilities of KUTRRH by part of the top management of the Hospital led by Mr. Isaac Kamau, Director - IMIC(Extreme left) & Dr. Marion Kiguoya (second right), Deputy Director - Research & Clinical Trials. The tour was part of the inspection to assess KUTRRH’s readiness to receive medical students of Kenyatta University to train at the Hospital.
The Bentall procedure is a type of cardiac surgery involving composite graft replacement of the aortic valve, aortic root, and ascending aorta,with re-implantation of the coronary arteries into the graft. This operation is used to treat the combined disease of the aortic valve and ascending aorta. The aorta is the large blood vessel (artery) that carries blood from the heart through the chest and belly to the rest of the body. The aortic valve, which is at the base of the aorta, lets blood flow from the heart into the aorta. An aneurysm (a bulge in a blood vessel) can change the shape
of the aortic valve and keep the valve from working as it should.
of the aortic valve and keep the valve from working as it should.