Dr Elizabeth Maina: Lishe bora na mazoezi ya mara kwa mara ni muhimu sana kwani huimarisha kinga ya mwili, jambo ambalo hupunguza hatari ya kupata magonjwa ya kawaida kama mafua na homa #SemaNaCitizen

Maradhi ya msimu wa baridi: Tunaangazia matatizo ya afya msimu wa baridi. Je, unafahamu magonjwa yanayosababishwa na baridi? #SemaNaCitizen

Coalition of African National medical Association (CANMA). CANMA ELECTIONS The Coalition of African National Medical Associations (CANMA) yesterday afternoon formalized its existence after a ten year journey. The CANMA dream started in 2016 with efforts by leaders interacting at the World Medical Association - WMA activities and noting that the African voice was scattered and quiet. Operationalization of CANMA was one of the goals of the current WMA President Jackie Kitulu. From 2016 going forwards the Africa national medical association teams were actively activating and reactivating the Coalition. Drs Kitulu Osahon Enabulele, Kigondu, Lyndah Kemunto, Ekwaro A. Obuku, Mvuyisi Mzukwa and others pushed the initial lids. In Helsinki Finland on the sidelines of the WMA an interim team of Kenya, Rwanda, Ghana and Zambia Medical associations was tasked with operationalizing elections for CANMA. I chaired the committee. The Electrol structures were put in place. In Porto again on the sidelines of the @medwma meeting an interim CANMA Board was set up with Mvuyisi of SAMA as Chair, Kigondu of KMA as Secretary and Kaumba Roy Tolopu of Zambia as Treasurer. Yesterday, at the South African Medical Association (SAMA) Summit, a team was formally elected to continue the efforts to unite the African voice. President - SAMA - Mvuyisi Mzukwa Secretary - ZMA - Masiku M Phiri Treasurer - UMA - Frank Asiimwe Vice President East - @KenyaMedics_KMA @IbrahimMatende Vice President South - Namibia Medical Society - Ruben Kanime Vice President West - To be elected Vice President North - To be elected. Secretariat - SAMA. The future is CANMA.

Finish the PhD. Not because it's enjoyable. But because that degree will actually matter. You sacrificed for it. You struggled for it. You earned every bit of it. Quick achievements fade. The brutal ones reshape who you are. That's why it counts. Not because of the letters behind your name.

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 @WHO is rapidly scaling up support to the Government of the #DRC after confirmation of an outbreak of #Ebola Bundibugyo in Ituri Province. Additional WHO experts are being mobilized to reinforce the frontline response, while 5 metric tonnes of supplies are being airlifted from Kinshasa to Bunia to support frontline health workers and treatment facilities. Priority actions include strengthening disease surveillance, active case finding, contact tracing, infection prevention and control, laboratory testing capacity and community engagement to help contain the outbreak and prevent further spread. Read more: afro.who.int/countries/democ…

Murang’a County has launched a One Stop Comprehensive Reproductive Health Clinic at Maragua Level-4 Hospital to strengthen access to quality and affordable reproductive healthcare services. The facility, established through a partnership between the Murang’a County Government, VIDHA Association and the Embassy of Spain in Kenya, integrates multiple reproductive health services under one roof to improve efficiency and patient care. Deputy Governor Stephen Munania described the clinic as a major milestone in enhancing healthcare delivery, noting that the facility is equipped with modern diagnostic tools and telemedicine technology to support maternal healthcare, cervical cancer screening, and early disease detection.

WMA leaders and members are attending the annual meeting of the German Medical Association to discuss healthcare financing, workforce challenges, AI in medicine, medical ethics and resilient health systems.

KOGS CENTRAL BRANCH SYMPOSIUM 2026 Join us for a dynamic and impactful gathering as we bring together experts, practitioners, and thought leaders to advance maternal and reproductive health in Kenya. Date: 29th – 30th May 2026 📍 Venue: FK Resort & Spa 🎯 Theme: From Evidence to Impact: Driving Better Maternal and Reproductive Health Outcomes in Kenya 🔍 Key Focus Areas: ✔️ Maternal & Perinatal Death Surveillance (MPDSR) ✔️ Healthcare Financing & Social Health Insurance ✔️ Gynaecologic Oncology ✔️ Fetomaternal Medicine ✔️ Minimal Access Surgery ✔️ Infertility, Leadership, Governance & Digital Health 💡 This symposium offers a platform to share knowledge, showcase research, and drive meaningful conversations that translate evidence into real-world impact. 📢 Call for Abstracts: Submit your abstract by 10th May 2026 💳 Registration Fee: KES 10,000 🔗 Register here: forms.gle/AF8Ubixfn3PSytKw6 Let’s come together to shape the future of maternal and reproductive health in Kenya. #KOGSNawe #KOGSAT50 #kogscentralsymposium

The strength that Dr. Chris Obwaka, son of Dr. Job Obwaka, had on this day was immense. He had his father’s medicine at hand, yet the authorities holding them at the Milimani Courts parking area refused to allow him to even speak to his father or give him his medication. With the help of SC @NelsonHavi, @ckanjama, @OmbetaC, and others, they allowed me to examine him. Mzee was not in good health. Eventually, Chris was allowed to bring the medication to his father. He had missed his heart medicine. After giving Mzee his medication, we advised that we further examine him because he was not looking good. The authorities were still adamant. The only recourse was to call an ambulance with an emergency doctor to manage him at the parking area. One of the investigating officers whispered to me that, had the ambulance not been called in the glaring presence of the media and the public, their instructions were to keep him in the police vehicle at the discretion of the powerful man calling the shots. By 1 pm, despite having been within the precincts of the court, no charge sheet had been presented to the Honourable Magistrate. A defaulting charge sheet was later presented, which, of course, contained fictitious claims against Daktari, including allegations that he had not filed returns for Nairobi Hospital in the year 2024. We left the court at 5 pm that evening. I do NOT know how this regime will beat these allegations.

To the hands that heal and the hearts that care Happy #LabourDay

Africa has tripled its health workforce in a decade. Yet a shortage of 6.1 million health workers is still projected by 2030. At #WHSNairobi2026, leaders came together to discuss how to align training with real health needs, recognise qualifications across borders, and retain the health workers Africa has worked so hard to train. @novonordiskfond @who

Seven months since launch, the Inter-County MPDSR Initiative is already demonstrating strong progress. I commend counties for prioritizing maternal and newborn health, and appreciate the Gates Foundation for its continued catalytic support. Our focus now must be on: ✅Strengthening national–county coordination under CoG leadership ✅Institutionalizing accountability to ensure recommendations translate into action ✅Leveraging data for timely, informed decision-making ✅Investing in sustainable, County-led solutions @KenyaGovernors in partnership with the @gatesfoundation and other key sector players, we will strengthen county capacity through training, mentorship, and knowledge-sharing platforms; roll out an MPDSR tracker; and convene an MPDSR Conference to bring all stakeholders together. We must sustain momentum, deepen collaboration, and ensure every intervention counts toward saving lives.

Day 1 of the YRA 2nd Workshop Policy advocacy isn’t just about being loud or reciting facts. It’s about translating evidence into language your audience understands, choosing the right platform at the right time, and staying professional while truly engaging. #policyadvocacy

Neverrrrrrrrr everrrrrrrr underestimate how much God is protecting you from things you don’t even know about.

Contractor abandons KNH burns centre project over debt Ms Gathungu had previously raised concerns about the same project in her 2024 audit, warning that delays had resulted in avoidable interest charges that could instead fund medical equipment purchase or doctor recruitment. More on: zurl.co/Dxy05