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Dr Andrew Githiria

@DrGithiria

Medical Doctor & Global Health Enthusiast. CELP ‘18 Graduate, Harvard University. A firm Believer of a Publicly Funded Healthcare System.

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At Moi University, we were very accustomed to mature-entry students in their 40s, some 50s, who would excel very well in medical school.

One of our beloved classmates was 43 when he entered the MBChB class having been Laboratory Technologist for over 20 years.

He excelled very

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Today at PLAB examinations at Golden Tulip Hotel, Nairobi, there were hundreds of young doctors sitting a 3 hours exam in their attempt to make their way to UK as medical practioner.

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High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE) or potentially (less common) High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE) are likely causes of death here.

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FORMER NAIROBI COUNTY FINANCE BOSS JIMMY KIAMBA AND WIFE LOSE CORRUPTLY ACQUIRED ASSETS WORTH KES.614M
Following successful litigation at the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court, EACC has moved to seize Seven (7) prime properties in Runda, Dennis Pritt Road and South C

FORMER NAIROBI COUNTY FINANCE BOSS JIMMY KIAMBA AND WIFE LOSE CORRUPTLY ACQUIRED ASSETS WORTH KES.614M Following successful litigation at the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court, EACC has moved to seize Seven (7) prime properties in Runda, Dennis Pritt Road and South C
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High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE) or potentially (less common) High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE) are likely causes of death here.

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My eyes are not closed here. I am actually dreaming of the reforms that would occur in healthcare sector under Kenya Kwanza goverment!
Health Economic Forum at CUEA moderated by Thuranira Kaugiria

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Many Kenyans need help with geographical and financial barriers to accessing medical care. strategically locates its clinics in urban centres, peri-urban areas, & even remote locations, ensuring greater convenience for residents. Equity Bank Kenya khusoko.com/2024/05/03/equ…

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Singapore Airlines workers are getting a bonus worth 8 months' salary.

Emirates staff are getting a bonus worth 4 months' salary.

Your employer?

Singapore Airlines workers are getting a bonus worth 8 months' salary. Emirates staff are getting a bonus worth 4 months' salary. Your employer?
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Globally, 3 out of every ten individual is living with hypertension. In Kenya the prevalence of hypertension is 24%. About 78% of people diagnosed with hypertension are not on treatment. For those on treatment, only 3% have achieved blood pressure control (STEPS Survey 2015)

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This , let's tackle hypertension, a silent health threat affecting millions globally. It can lead to heart attacks, strokes, and kidney failure, but often goes unnoticed. ​

'Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer'

This #MayMeasurementMonth, let's tackle hypertension, a silent health threat affecting millions globally. It can lead to heart attacks, strokes, and kidney failure, but often goes unnoticed. ​ 'Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer'
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MEDICINE: First person to receive a genetically-modified pig kidney transplant has died two months after the procedure

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DETAILS OF THE KMPDU – STATEHOUSE ‘HANDSHAKE’

Pres Ruto meets KMPDU officials

Medical interns issue not discussed as the matter is active in court

Doctors are to receive their arrears in early July

Pres Ruto vows to solve human resources in the health sector

ANNE ODIDA🇰🇪

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“The President has reduced the CBA basic salary arrears repayment period from 5 years in the RTWF to 2 years July 2024/25 and July 2025/26 and affirmed that there will be employment of the 2000 doctors and a have a plan in place on annual employment of doctors” ~ Dr Davji, KMPDU

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“The president has accepted to reconsider his earlier position on the internship and commitmed to have the matter resolved quickly to allow for the posting of the intern doctors.” ~Dr Davji Atellah, KMPDU

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“A Presidential Taskforce on Healthcare Reforms will be set up in 14 days to formulate lasting solutions in the health sector” Dr Davji Atellah, KMPDU.

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“A Presidential Taskforce on Healthcare Reforms will be set up in 14 days to formulate lasting solutions in the health sector” Dr Davji Atellah, KMPDU.

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“The President has reduced the CBA basic salary arrears repayment period from 5 years in the RTWF to 2 years July 2024/25 and July 2025/26 and affirmed that there will be employment of the 2000 doctors and a have a plan in place on annual employment of doctors” ~ Dr Davji, KMPDU

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“The president has accepted to reconsider his earlier position on the internship and commitmed to have the matter resolved quickly to allow for the posting of the intern doctors.” ~Dr Davji Atellah, KMPDU

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The union met the president away from gatekeepers. Good news is he has agreed to pay doctors arrears in 2Yrs and not 3-4yrs as per RTWF. The president has also intervened for medical interns - they will be posted as per CBA and absorbed thereafter on PnP.

The union met the president away from gatekeepers. Good news is he has agreed to pay doctors arrears in 2Yrs and not 3-4yrs as per RTWF. The president has also intervened for medical interns - they will be posted as per CBA and absorbed thereafter on PnP. #DoctorsStrikeKE
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