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Nairobi Hospital Reassures Patients Amid Insurance Cover Dispute

The Nairobi Hospital (TNH) has moved to reassure patients that its services remain fully accessible, following concerns raised after some medical insurers temporarily suspended coverage at the facility. The hospital, a 71-year-old premier specialist institution and the largest stand-alone private hospital in Eastern, Southern and Central Africa, clarified that it remains committed to delivering quality…

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Kenchic Reinforces Commitment to Food Safety, Traceability, and Animal Welfare

Kenchic can trace any chicken sold back to its grandparents  flock from the farm to your family  Brenda Njeri Njagi, Factory Manager and Food Safety Lead at Kenchic’s K-K Processing Plant, outlined the company’s robust food safety protocols, traceability mechanisms, and commitment to animal welfare  reaffirming its position as Kenya’s poultry brand of choice. Njagi…

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Nairobi Hospital Golf Tournament Raises Funds for Children’s Lifesaving Heart Surgeries

The Nairobi Hospital held its annual Children’s Charity Heart Fund Golf Tournamentat the Karen Country Club, rallying support to save young lives affected by congenital heart disease (CHD). Under the theme Giving Little Hearts Big Dreams, the event drew corporate sponsors, medical professionals, donors, and golf enthusiasts with a united goal to provide free, life-saving…

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North Eastern Women Ready to Receive Health Vaccine

The Kenya Paediatric Research Consortium (Keprecon), through the Championing Evidence-Based Advocacy (CEBA) for Primary Health Care (PHC) and Reproductive Maternal Neonatal Child and Adolescent Health and Nutrition (RMNNCAH+N), has urged Northeastern Religious Leaders to advocate for the HPV vaccination among the women living in pastoralist areas Speaking during a press brief in a hotel in…

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Nairobi Hospital Introduces Modern LDR Suites in Major Leap for Maternal Healthcare

The Nairobi Hospital has taken a bold leap in reimagining maternity care with the official launch of its state-of-the-art Labour, Delivery, and Recovery (LDR) suites, setting a new benchmark in maternal and neonatal services in Kenya. The new LDR suites six fully equipped, private rooms capable of accommodating up to 90 births monthly are designed…

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Study Uncovers Startling Truth: 80% of Child Deaths in Africa Could Be Prevented

When Mama Baraka lost her four-year-old son in 2024, her world fell apart. Her TikTok posts, which now serve as a digital memorial to Brylejones Baraka, detail the family’s painful struggle to save him. “Baby Baraka was a post-liver transplant; he was on immunosuppressive medication. He had sepsis and was admitted for three weeks, but…

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Smart Applications Clinches ISO 9001:2015 Certification, Reinforces Commitment to Quality in Digital Healthcare

Smart Applications International Ltd, a trailblazer in healthcare technology and digital transformation in Africa, has been awarded the globally acclaimed ISO 9001:2015 certification by SGS Kenya. This certification underscores the company’s commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and high-quality service delivery across the continent. The ISO 9001:2015 standard is the world’s leading quality management benchmark, recognizing…

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Smart Applications Clinches ISO 9001:2015 Certification, Eyes AI-Driven Health Innovations Across Africa

Smart Applications International Limited, a trailblazer in digital healthcare technology across Africa, has been officially awarded the ISO 9001:2015 certification in recognition of its quality management systems and customer-centric innovation. Speaking during a press briefing, Group Managing Director Harrison Muiru lauded the achievement as a milestone affirming the company’s commitment to operational excellence and impactful…

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Nairobi Hospital Unveils Advanced Siemens CT Scanner, Reaffirming Commitment to Patient-Centered Care

The Nairobi Hospital has unveiled the state-of-the-art Siemens 256-slice CT scanner, a groundbreaking imaging technology that offers faster, high-resolution scans with lower radiation exposure. Featuring dual-source technology and AI-assisted imaging, the scanner minimizes the need for contrast agents and sedation, especially in children. It is tailored for a wide range of diagnostics, including pediatric, cardiac,…

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Nairobi Hospital Wins Global Award, Unveils New CT Scanner to Improve Patient Diagnosis

Nairobi Hospital has received international recognition from the European Society for Quality Research (ESQR) and achieved ISO 15189 certification, marking a major milestone in its commitment to delivering world-class healthcare. The hospital has been certified in multiple quality domains including quality management, environmental sustainability, food safety, and laboratory competence solidifying its position as a top-tier…

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