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16/06/2017

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21/12/2016

Please have at look.at www.eahrp.com

The EAST AFRICAN HEART RHYTHM PROJECT is a private initiative and registered association with the objective of providing help to people suffering from heart conditions. People in Africa are still among the poorest in the world and depend on our support.

08/05/2016

Following
this first encounter, the couple was booked for counselling and s*x
coaching. They had to relearn how to manage their intimacy and
s*xuality. It took six sessions in a span of one month to rebuild the
intimacy and the relationship.
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14/04/2016

Grounds for Health will work closely with the local Ministry of
Health to train medical professionals and community health promoters in
an effort to improve the quality of current cervical cancer prevention
efforts.

10/04/2016

The Stages of Grief that have been accepted recognized by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’s famous five stages — denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. These five stages have been primarily recognized as the stages people go through during the grief process. She conducted a study on her own and although no other study has confirmed these as the exact stages it is widely recognized as the model through which people handle grief. There are other mitigating factors though, for the differences in the grief process, as each person is very unique. Cultural differences in a person’s grief process have to betaken into account. Although there has been seven grief stages that have been recognized, the five stage model still holds true today. Grief itself is the attachment of stages people go through. Grief is an overwhelming sense of sadness. Whether the loss of a loved, a beloved pet, a world tragedy, or being diagnosed with a terminal illness people seem to have stages they go through in order to grieve. These include denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. These stages of grief seem to be the core representation of the grieving process a person can move in and out of stages and be in different stages at one time. Usually Denial is the first stage people go through, it is recognized by the inability to take in the reality of the loss.

Denial is powerful in that it leads you through the first stage of grief where the feeling of loss is profound. It helps to buffer the shock of the event that causes overwhelming emotions.

Anger in the Kübler-Ross model seems to be the next stage of grief. It seems to come when the first initial shock of the loss has worn off a person can no longer deny the reality of the emotions a person feels during recovery. It is actually such a vulnerable stage that our psyche deflects the vulnerability and turns it into anger. Anger can be directed at anyone and anything that is close to the one feeling the bereavement.

Bargaining seems to be next in the line-up of psychological defenses. This is a stage where a person will beg God that they will do this or that to bring the loved one back.

Depression comes next and there seems to be two different types which a grieving person can move into sadness and regret is usually the forerunner, due to dealing with the practical matters of the loss. The second kind of depression that has been noted is a more subtle, private kind of depression in which we separate, and say our goodbyes to our loved one.

Acceptance is the last stage of grief that a person pushes through. Although this state brings on a withdrawal and calmness it is not to be mistaken for depression.

Although these are the likely stages a person will go through it does not indicate the order or even guarantee a person can eventually move out of each state.
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06/04/2016

Are you or someone you know abusing alcohol and /or drugs? NACADA is now rnnning a soberiety movement at Mathari Hospital. Please send your details to the number 0774514635. With an NHIF cover it won't cost you any more while without it will cost you KES 70,000. Please let us be a sober nation

29/03/2016

How and Where To Conduct DNA Tests In Kenya-The Cost Of DNA Test In Kenya
March 11, 2016
Shocking details reveal that more than 50 % of Kenyan men are feeding children who are not theirs, but they are not bothered to ask their mothers why the children don’t resemble them. This is the point where DNA test becomes useful.

If you doubt your woman, it is advisable you proceed to a nearby hospital and perform a DNA test so as to avoid future confrontations.

I have seen a number of men coming to terms with reality after argument with their wives. They are then told.

“hata huyu mtoto si wako”

Then the man becomes mad…imagine after spending, say, 15 years with the child and you are told the kid is not yours.

Cost of DNA test in Kenya

DNA test costs Sh 20,000-Sh 30,000 depending on the DNA consultant you seek services from.

Where to do DNA test

The U.S Embassy in Kenya conducts the test as well as Kenyatta National Hospital.

Most private hospitals, Agah Khan,MP Shah,The Mater Hospital, Nairobi Hospital ,perform the test.

How Long The Test Takes To Get Results

Once the blood samples are taken,it only takes less than 24 hours to receive the results.The samples are taken from the father,mother and the child in question.

07/03/2016

http://betelza.org/

Betel is a Christian community dedicated to restoring people suffering from addiction and substance abuse to healthy, independent lifestyles. We train men and women in a wide range of life and employment skills, enabling them to rebuild a strong work ethic.

06/03/2016

Have you gone for screening yet? Have you had yourself screened for breast, cervical,or prostate cancer? If yes, keep,up. If no, please start by visiting the nearest hospital,to you with cancer screening and treatment services.

Hospitals with Cancer Treatment Services

Tenwek Mission Hospital, P.O Box 39 – 20400, Bomet, +254 20 2045542, +254728091900, tenwek@tenwek.com. Provides limited screening, cancer treatment services (gynecologic), stenting for esophageal cancer patients, and palliative care services for cancer and other terminal illnesses

Nairobi Hospital, Argwings Khodek Road, Nairobi, 0722 204 114, hosp@nairobihospital.org. Provides cancer screening and chemotherapy.

Beacon Health Services Cancer Treatment Centre, 5th Ngong Avenue, 5th Avenue Building, 3rd Floor, Nairobi, +254 714 298 000, +254 736 998 000. Provides cancer diagnosis and out-patient treatment services.

Mater Hospital, Along Mukenia & Dunga Road, South B, Nairobi, +25420 653 1199, +254 733 641 870, inform@materkenya.com. Provides leukemia, breast, cervical and prostate cancer testing services .Surgery for malignant tumors ,general cancer management services.

Agha Khan University Hospital, Limuru Road, Parklands, Nairobi, +254 (0) 20 366 2037/2644, +254 (0) 732 688 911, Provides detection and screening programmes, specialised diagnostics, chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatment and palliative and rehabilitation programmes.

Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, AMPATH Oncology Centre, P.O Box 4606, Code: 30100, Eldoret, plus satellite clinics in: Kitale, Webuye, Busia, Chulaimbo (Kisumu), Mosoriot, Turbo, Iten, +254 704 381 628, +254 721 176 262. Provides cancer education, screening, diagnosis, treatment including palliative care for patients.

Kijabe Mission Hospital, P.O. Box 20, Kijabe 00220, +254 (0) 20 324 6500, +254 (0) 733 779 994, info.kh@kijabe.net, mktoff.kh@kijabe.net . Provides screening, chemotherapy and surgery treatment for several cancers – primarily breast cancer, Kaposi’s sarcoma and surgically treatable cervical cancer.

M.P Shah Hospital/Cancer Care kenya, Shivachi Road, Parklands, Nairobi, 0733 606 752 (MP Shah), +254 20 374 0132 (Cancer Care Kenya), info@mpshahhosp.org (MP Shah), info@cancercarekenya.com(Cancer Care Kenya). Provides diagnosis, chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatment services.

Nairobi Hospice, Kenyatta National Hospital Complex, Hospital Road, Nairobi, +254 020 271 383, info@nairobihospice.or.ke. Provides out-patient and home-based palliative care for cancer patients and other terminal illnesses.

Nairobi Women’s Hospital, Hurlingham, Nairobi, +254 20 272 6821, info@nwch.co.ke. Provides gynecologic oncology testing and treatment services. Free breast screenings and free-based cervical screenings each Thursday, 10am-4pm.

Kenyatta National Hospital, Hospital Road, Nairobi, +254 20 272 6450. Provides cancer screening, diagnosis, treatment, including chemotherapy, surgery, radiotherapy and palliative care.

Texas Cancer Centre, Argwings Khodek Grove, Hurlingham, Nairobi, +254 753 623 971, +254 20 262 3605. Provides cancer screening and treatment .

Coast Province General Hospital, Kisauna road Mombasa , +254 7 22 207 868. chiefadmin@cpgh.co.ke Provides cancer screening and chemotherapy

18/02/2016

Why war on cancer needs local solutions
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By BITANGE NDEMO

Posted Wednesday, February 17 2016 at 18:03

Health secretary Cleopa Mailu has declared cancer a national crisis. It is the number three cause of death in Kenya after infectious and cardiovascular diseases and number one cause of death at our public referral hospital, Kenyatta National Hospital.
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14/01/2016

Kenya Cancer Association cordially invite you to the Pink Sparkle event on 19th January 2016 at NNAK grounds, Kenyatta Hospital from 10.00am- 1.00pm.The Pink Sparkle event aims to restore the self-confidence and self-worth of brave breast cancer survivors who have lost one or both breasts to cancer by donating breast rehabilitation products like prosthesis, specials bras and arm sleeves for those who cannot afford because of their prohibitive costs.

We request you to forward us of contact of any needy breast cancer survivor in need of these products to include in our list of beneficiaries. At least 50 women will benefit from this activity.

Kindly find attached an e-card of the event you can share with your friends.

We look forward to your support and participation.

12/01/2016

KENYAN NETWORK OF CANCER ORGANIZATIONS.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY: NATIONAL COORDINATOR.
Kenyan Network of Cancer Organizations (KENCO), is an umbrella body of 20 cancer civil society organizations and community based cancer groups working across Kenya in cancer screening, advocacy, public education, and patient support. Its mandate is to support a unified approach to addressing the cancer problem in Kenya.

If you are self-driven and creative with strong leadership skills and a passion for cancer, then KENCO is looking for you to help it deliver its mandate to the member organizations.

Among Others Responsibilities, You Will Be Expected To:

• Provide leadership for the implementation of the KENCO strategic plan.
• Lead the recruitment and retention of cancer organizations and cancer CBO’s into the network and provide leadership for the day to day running of the network secretariat.
• Identify developments in cancer control and share the same with all KENCO member organizations.
• Support the development and implementation of knowledge management and knowledge sharing activities within the network.
• Networking with relevant actors including the media to increase visibility of the KENCO member organizations and Represent KENCO in all cancer forums and meetings

You Must Have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Projects Management or equivalent with experience working in the health sector. Working knowledge of Public Relations and Marketing will be a definite advantage.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience designing and executing strategic advocacy or fundraising programs in healthcare preferably in NGO or civil society setting.
• Proficiency in Social Media and office computer packages with excellent oral and written communication skills, and experience with narrative & financial report writing.
• Strong negotiation, networking, advocacy and relationship building skills.

If You Believe You Are The One We Are Looking For:

Send your CV and a cover letter to kencocareers@stepsaheadconsulting.net before 21st January 2016. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that this is a one year fixed contract.