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Prof. Grace Irimu

@profirimu

Chair, Dept of Paeds. University of Nairobi, Kenya. Professor of Health Systems and Quality improvement. Recognised by Lancet as an influential Black Doctor

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Globally, of the annual 287,000 maternal deaths,202,000(70%) of the deaths occur in subsaharan Africa.These mothers need not die, majority of the deaths are preventable. To have equity-deliberate investment need be made to save the African mother.She need NOT die. She needs help!

Globally, of the annual 287,000 maternal deaths,202,000(70%) of the deaths occur in subsaharan Africa.These mothers need not die, majority of the deaths are preventable. To have equity-deliberate investment need be made to save the African mother.She need NOT die. She needs help!
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epaper.peopledaily.digital/html5/reader/p… Globally, of the annual 287,000 maternal deaths, 202,000(70%) of the deaths occur in subsaharan Africa. These mothers need not die, majority of the deaths are preventable. To have equity-deliberate investment need be made to save the African mother.

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It’s was a great celebration today as 29 ladies were commissioned to members of Catholic Women Association (CWA) at St Austin’s Church, Lavington, Nairobi. It is very fulfilling to be CWA member. Congratulations to the 29ladies.

It’s was a great celebration today as 29 ladies were commissioned to members of Catholic Women Association (CWA) at St Austin’s Church, Lavington, Nairobi. It is very fulfilling to be CWA member. Congratulations to the 29ladies.
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Did these children have to die?Many accidents in Kenya r preventable. We’ve road signs in most places, no one cares if followed or not, neither passengers nor police. Simple measures- ensure road rules R followed including speed limits, slow moving vehicles out, NO BRIBERY

Did these children have to die?Many accidents in Kenya r preventable. We’ve road signs in most places, no one cares if followed or not, neither  passengers nor police. Simple measures- ensure road rules R followed including speed limits, slow moving vehicles out, NO BRIBERY
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Consolata Mathari Hospital inaugurated its new Casualty&Emergency block& Maternity Theatre to advance Nyeri County healthcare. Quality of care is evidenced-based backed by state of the art lab, MRI&X-ray center.Thanks to His Grace Archbishop Antony Muheria for his leadership

Consolata Mathari Hospital inaugurated its new Casualty&Emergency block& Maternity Theatre to advance Nyeri County healthcare. Quality of care is evidenced-based backed by state of the art lab, MRI&X-ray center.Thanks to His Grace Archbishop Antony Muheria for his leadership
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Great day yesterday with medical professionals in Nyeri County, strategizing on how to prevent & control diabetes and hypertension. Big thanks to the County team for their commitment to tackling these preventable diseases through lifestyle changes and quality care.

Great day yesterday with medical professionals in Nyeri County, strategizing on how to prevent & control diabetes and hypertension. Big thanks to the County team for their commitment to tackling these preventable diseases through lifestyle changes and quality care.
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A dream come true! Yesterday, my family experienced services at the new Mwangaza Wellness & Medical Center — a tribute to my late Dad, Douglas Irimu Kanja. A center in Karatina for prevention & control of diabetes & high BP with state-of-the-art lab. Doors open Monday! Come visit

A dream come true! Yesterday, my family experienced services at the new Mwangaza Wellness & Medical Center — a tribute to my late Dad, Douglas Irimu Kanja. A center in Karatina for prevention & control of diabetes & high BP with state-of-the-art lab. Doors open Monday! Come visit
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Great day for Mwangaza Wellness&Medical Center (MWMC) in Karatina, championing prevention& control of diabetes& hypertension. Today, Kerugoya Level5 HCWs joined efforts to curb these diseases. MWMC offers affordable HbA1c, cholesterol, kidney tests for HCWs—health starts with us!

Great day for Mwangaza Wellness&Medical Center (MWMC) in Karatina, championing prevention& control of diabetes& hypertension. Today, Kerugoya Level5 HCWs joined efforts to curb these diseases. MWMC offers affordable HbA1c, cholesterol, kidney tests for HCWs—health starts with us!
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This May, Mwangaza Wellness and Medical Center in Karatina offers discounted kidney & diabetes tests + FREE cholesterol checks & nutrition advice. Let’s fight hypertension & diabetes together—save lives, save kidneys! #WorldHypertensionDay #NyeriHealth

This May, Mwangaza Wellness and Medical Center in Karatina offers discounted kidney & diabetes tests + FREE cholesterol checks & nutrition advice. Let’s fight hypertension & diabetes together—save lives, save kidneys! #WorldHypertensionDay #NyeriHealth
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Mwangaza Team is leading a 5-month diabetes prevention & control campaign in Nyeri—Kenya’s diabetes hotspot. Free nutrition advice& discounted labs(HbA1c, cholesterol, kidney&eye test) @Mwangaza Wellness Centre. In partnership with Nyeri CountyMoH. Join us,we can reduce diabetes!

Mwangaza Team is leading a 5-month diabetes prevention & control campaign in Nyeri—Kenya’s diabetes hotspot.
Free nutrition advice& discounted labs(HbA1c, cholesterol, kidney&eye test) @Mwangaza Wellness Centre.
In partnership with Nyeri CountyMoH. Join us,we can reduce diabetes!
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Mwangaza Diabetes Campaign June to 14th Nov 2025 #Stop high blood sugars # stop high cholesterol. Prevention & control of diabetes Program - Nyeri County Every first Wednesday of each month,in partnership with City Eye we offer free eye checkup at Mwangaza -Karatina. Join us!

Mwangaza Diabetes Campaign June to 14th Nov 2025 
#Stop high blood sugars 
# stop high cholesterol. Prevention & control of diabetes Program - Nyeri County

Every first Wednesday of each month,in partnership with City Eye we offer free eye checkup at Mwangaza -Karatina. Join us!
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Kenya: A new directive bans patients from sharing hospital beds —finally! It’s unethical&unsafe to make strangers, possibly unclean, share a bed. Instead of investing in more beds, let’s invest in primary healthcare —prevent illness, reduce admissions &ease pressure on hospitals.

Kenya: A new directive bans patients from sharing hospital beds —finally! It’s unethical&unsafe to make strangers, possibly unclean, share a bed. Instead of investing in more beds, let’s invest in primary healthcare —prevent illness, reduce admissions &ease pressure on hospitals.
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Over next 4 months, we’re running a diabetes prevention campaign in Nyeri County— where prevalence is 2–4× higher than Kenya’s average. Diabetes is largely preventable. In spirit of giving back, I’m inviting collaborators to join us in promoting healthy lifestyles. Let’s act now!

Over next 4 months, we’re running a diabetes prevention campaign in Nyeri County— where prevalence is 2–4× higher than Kenya’s average. Diabetes is largely preventable. In spirit of giving back, I’m inviting collaborators to join us in promoting healthy lifestyles. Let’s act now!
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A great day in Gitunduti, Nyeri! Team Mwangaza shared how a healthy diet, weight & exercise prevent or control diabetes. ❗️Stop using random blood sugar tests if no symptoms—use fasting blood sugar to screen for prediabetes. Visit Mwangaza Centre, Karatina. #JoinDiabetesCampain

A great day in Gitunduti, Nyeri! Team Mwangaza shared how a healthy diet, weight & exercise prevent or control diabetes.

❗️Stop using random blood sugar tests if no symptoms—use fasting blood sugar to screen for prediabetes.

Visit Mwangaza Centre, Karatina. #JoinDiabetesCampain
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youtu.be/mEPLyrR0Eq8?si… Mwangaza Wellness & Medical Centre – Bridging the Gap in Healthcare 💙 Proud to bring quality primary heath care care closer to our communities, making a real difference in rural health. 🌍 Everyone deserves quality care — no matter where they live.

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Honoured to give the Keynote at Kenya’s WBW Media Sensitization Meeting, invited by MoH. I called for urgent action on poor maternal, newborn & child health trends, low breastfeeding rates, and stressed investing in PHC & community efforts—not just ICUs—to meet mortality targets.

Honoured to give the Keynote at Kenya’s WBW Media Sensitization Meeting, invited by MoH. I called for urgent action on poor maternal, newborn & child health trends, low breastfeeding rates, and stressed investing in PHC & community efforts—not just ICUs—to meet mortality targets.
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Our fight to end diabetes in Nyeri ⁦@Mwangaza Wellness⁩ is on! #Community care # Prevention + treatment #Data-driven action Lifestyle talks for all—not just those with diabetes. We can’t prevent disease without strong primary health care.Mwangaza nurse in action! Join us!

Our fight to end diabetes in Nyeri ⁦@Mwangaza Wellness⁩ is on! #Community care # Prevention + treatment
#Data-driven action
Lifestyle talks for all—not just those with diabetes.
We can’t prevent disease without strong primary health care.Mwangaza nurse in action!   Join us!
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Sunday was special—I had the joy of hosting my PhD student from the University of Western Ontario, Canada, here in Kenya. I’m grateful to Western University for giving me position of adjunct professor in this great university & delighted she could experience our national parks

Sunday was special—I had the joy of hosting my PhD student from the University of Western Ontario, Canada, here in Kenya. I’m grateful to Western University for giving me position of adjunct professor in this great university & delighted she could experience our national parks