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HEALTHCARE
Equity Afya: Transforming Healthcare Access in Kenya with 134 Medical Centres and over 3.6 million Visits.
Affordable healthcare has remained one of the most pressing challenges for many Kenyan households for many years. This is due to a combination of factors, including inadequate funding, uneven resource distribution, and a weak health system. As a result, millions of Kenyans—particularly those in rural areas and urban low-income communities—continue to struggle with limited access to quality medical services. Equity…
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Equity Afya: Expanding Access to Affordable, High-Quality Healthcare Across Kenya and Beyond
Equity Afya, the healthcare franchise under the Equity Group Foundation (EGF), has been at the forefront of providing affordable and quality healthcare services across Kenya since its establishment in 2015. At its very core, Equity Afya was initially structured to meet the rising demand for quality medical care. Over time, it has experienced a remarkable growth with 127 outpatient medical…
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Equity Afya: Affordable, Quality Healthcare for Kenyan Households
The demand for high-quality and affordable healthcare services has always been a top priority for many households in Kenya. However, rising medical costs coupled with relatively low quality of services continue to hinder access to reliable healthcare solutions. However, Equity Afya, the healthcare franchise under the Equity Group Foundation (EGF), has stepped in to address this challenge, Providing affordable, accessible,…
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Is AI the answer to Africa’s healthcare sector woes?
The African healthcare industry faces an immediate challenge: a dire shortage of skilled professionals, leading to alarmingly low doctor and nurse-to-population ratios in many countries. Training medical professionals, especially specialists like pathologists or oncologists, is a multi-year long process. Moreover, foundational education at the primary and secondary levels is crucial to supply tertiary institutions with a stream of candidates equipped…
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Bliss Healthcare appoints Dr. Gabriel Njue its New Chief Operating Officer
Bliss Healthcare Limited has appointed Dr. Gabriel Njue as its Chief Operating Officer, taking over from Dr. Selepe Percival from South Africa. Bliss Healthcare is the largest integrated network of outpatient Medical Centres in Kenya with 70 Medical Centres spread across 38 Counties in Kenya and serves over 80,000 patients monthly. Dr. Gabriel Njue holds a Bachelor of Medicine and…
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Healthcare and corruption are the top devolution misses in Kenya
The COVID-19 pandemic is hitting the country really hard. As of yesterday, Kenya had reported 15,601 positive cases and 263 deaths. Recovered cases stood at 263. Once again, the pandemic has exposed some weaknesses in our government system. Weaknesses we expected the devolved government would fix. When the current Kenyan constitution was promulgated on 27 August 2010, Kenyans had so…
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HEALTHCARE
Safaricom Foundation Donates PPEs To Healthcare Workers In Meru, Kajiado And Baringo
Safaricom Foundation has handed over personal protective equipment (PPEs) worth over KES 7 million to healthcare workers in Meru, Kajiado and Baringo. The PPEs are in support of the fight against the coronavirus in those three counties. Healthcare workers in Meru will receive N95 masks, hazardous materials suits, face shields, surgical gowns and masks as well as hand sanitsers “Our health…
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GE Healthcare and Kenya Association of Radiologists host 2nd Radiology with Over 100 Healthcare Professionals
GE Healthcare and the Kenya Association of Radiologists (KAR) held the ‘2nd Radiology Clinical Day” to train more than 100 Kenyan radiologists on the latest medical imaging technologies and techniques to improve diagnosis and disease management. The one-day forum themed ‘Elevating Radiology’ was focused on Gastrointestinal and abdominal radiology. Topics covered included advanced technologies in body imaging, advanced digital mammography…
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Tatu City hosts Kiwi Olympians on Africa-wide bicycle relief tour
New Zealand Olympians Hamish Legarth (Paris 2024, Sprint Kayaking) and Nicole Shields (Paris 2024 – Silver, Track Cycling) made a stop at Tatu City during their 4,500km cycling tour across East Africa to raise funds for World Bicycle Relief, a global nonprofit improving access to education, healthcare, and livelihoods through bicycles. Hamish and Nicole were joined by Nova Pioneer School…
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UNFPA, M-Pesa Foundation Partner to Improve Maternal Health in Kenya
The United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA, and the M-Pesa Foundation have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding to advance quality and equitable access to reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health services in Kenya. The new collaboration will focus on strengthening the health system through enhanced access to emergency obstetric and newborn care, expanding access to skilled birth attendance, scaling…
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Calla PR Launches Solution to Help Businesses Test Products Pre-market
Public Relations and Strategic Communications firm, Calla PR, has launched a new solution designed to help businesses test products and solutions before launching in the region and the rest of Africa. Dubbed “Try it in Nairobi,” the service will help businesses, ranging from startups to multinationals, pilot their solutions in the city. The offering includes identifying the right audiences and…
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Meet Five Change Leaders Who are Influencing Gender Policy in Kenya
Recent news reports reveal a troubling rise in violence against women and girls in Kenya. Since September 2023, over 7,100 cases of gender-based violence have been reported, including nearly 100 documented murders of women since August 2024. Beyond GBV, women in Kenya continue to face harmful cultural practices such as Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), lack of equal access to public…
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Insurance: A Must-Have for Kenyans in Uncertain Times
Kenyans have come to appreciate the importance of insurance for individuals and businesses during periods of uncertainty. Recent happenings in the country have demonstrated the necessity of preparing for the unexpected. From horrific floods and other forms of acts of nature have wrought havoc across the country resulting in many families undergoing economic hardships. This period, characterized by uncertainty, has…
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Protecting Your Future: Why insurance should be an important consideration for you
Life in Kenya presents a unique blend of opportunities and challenges. While the nation thrives with vibrancy, uncertainties like unpredictable weather patterns and rising healthcare costs can impact financial well-being. Recent events, such as devastating floods and droughts, highlight the critical need for a financial safety net. Insurance, and particularly Equity insurance, offers Kenyans a robust solution for these uncertain…
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Traveling this festive season? Secure peace of mind with travel insurance
We spend a lot of time planning for our vacations, whether domestic or international. We pick the perfect stay, preferred way to get there, the most thrilling activities and who we want to spend time with. One thing that is often overlooked, however, is protecting ourselves through travel insurance against incidents that may occur when we are away. This can…
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Bolt Empowers Women Drivers with Wellness Workshop on Breast Cancer and Health Awareness
As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Bolt hosted a specialized wellness workshop for its female drivers. The workshop focused on the importance of health awareness, early detection, and holistic well-being and was dedicated to fostering a supportive community and empowering drivers with the knowledge to prioritize their health, both on and off the road. The wellness workshop was designed…
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How Public-Private Partnerships are Driving Economic Growth in Kenya
Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) have emerged as an important tool in accelerating Kenya’s economic development. These partnerships have allowed the government to work with different private entities to deliver infrastructure and services providing the necessary momentum for the country to achieve its economic goals. Over the years, PPPs in Kenya have played an important role in sectors such as energy,…
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HEALTHCARE
Fidelity Shield Insurance launches ‘My Afya Shield’ digital product
Fidelity Shield Insurance has announced the launch of My Afya Shield, a health coverage product designed to transform healthcare access in Kenya. This initiative reinforces Fidelity’s commitment to prioritizing preventive healthcare and enhancing wellness among its members. My Afya Shield offers an extensive range of benefits, including access to treatments, vaccines, counseling services, mental wellness support, rehabilitation services, and personalized wellness programs.…
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Old Mutual Health Revamps SME Health Insurance Product
Old Mutual Health, the health insurance arm of leading financial services provider, Old Mutual Group, has revamped its SME Health insurance product, taking into consideration the distinct needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The enhanced solution marks a significant step forward in providing comprehensive healthcare coverage with unmatched benefits to SMEs and their employees. The revamp was guided by…
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Betika Na Community Foundation Launches Borehole in Makueni County
Mituvu residents in Makueni County will now access clean water for domestic use thanks to Betika Na Community Foundation – the social investment arm of Betika, having drilled a borehole with a yield of 14 cubic meters of water aimed at improving the resident’s lifelines. Betika Na Community Foundation invested over 10 million into the sinking of the Mituvu borehole…
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