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07/02/2026

Ward rounds don’t have to feel overwhelming.

In this Medical Hub Short, learn one simple strategy that instantly improves how you present during ward rounds - speak the patient’s story, not just the diagnosis.

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01/02/2026

Small changes over time, lead to big impact.

Atomic Habits.

03/01/2026

Teacher's hiring process seem to be objective.

Should hiring of Healthcare professionals have a similar tool?

Perhaps this may guarantee fairness in the hiring process.

08/09/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘅 - 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝘁

Early in your career, everything competes for your attention. Bleeping phones. Last-minute forms. “Quick” consults that aren’t quick. Meanwhile, the work that actually builds your future keeps slipping to tomorrow.

The Eisenhower Matrix helps you take the wheel again. It asks two simple questions about every task: Is it important? Is it urgent?

Your answers sort work into four groups - Do Now, Schedule, Delegate, Eliminate - so you act with clarity instead of reacting to noise.

𝗗𝗼 𝗡𝗼𝘄 is the combination of important and urgent. Think of a critical lab that changes management, an SHIF or MoH report due today, or a stock-out that will disrupt this afternoon’s clinic. Pick your top three and land them before midday. Protect a 60–90 minute focus block - phone face down, WhatsApp on mute - so you can deliver without interruption. When in doubt, ask: “What happens if I don’t do this today?” If the answer is patient risk or non-compliance, it belongs here.

𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 covers the important but not urgent - the part of your work that shapes your next year. Reading new guidelines. Drafting a case report. Updating your CV and LinkedIn. Applying for that MPH or residency. Renewing licenses before they become a crisis. Even sleep and workouts live here. Put these into your calendar before the week fills up. Two short 45-minute sessions each week compound faster than you expect. Treat these slots like clinic time. Rescheduling is allowed; abandoning is not.

𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲 is for tasks that feel urgent but don’t need your level of training. Printing labels, chasing a routine delivery, formatting slides you’ve already structured, compiling data someone else can extract. Be clear and kind: define the outcome, share the template, set the deadline, and offer support without micromanaging. In clinical settings, delegation always includes supervision and clear escalation points. Respect people, follow up, and give credit.

𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 is the trap of work that is neither important nor urgent. Endless WhatsApp threads. Meetings without an agenda. Habitual phone checks every five minutes. Say no early and politely: “I’m heads-down on patient work until 2 p.m. - could we share an agenda or handle this by email?” You’re not being difficult; you’re protecting outcomes that matter.

Turn the matrix from an idea into a rhythm. Give it fifteen minutes on Sunday night or Monday morning. Brain-dump everything, then ask the two questions and sort. Calendar the “Schedule.” Assign the “Delegate” with names and deadlines. Cross out the “Eliminate.” Each morning, confirm your top three “Do Now” items and protect one “Schedule” block before the day runs away.

Handle clinical edge cases wisely. If patient safety is involved, act now or escalate. If you’re unsure about urgency, ask about the clinical or ethical consequences of waiting. No consequence? Schedule. Possible compromise to care? Move.

Here’s how a Nairobi day might flow. You start at 7:30 a.m. scanning overnight labs; a critical result triggers an immediate call - straight to Do Now. From 8:30 to 9:45, you run the ward round, resisting side quests. After rounds, you book thirty minutes to sharpen next week’s CME deck - firmly in Schedule. A routine stock query goes to the clerk with a clear ask and deadline - Delegate. A meeting invite with no agenda gets a request for objectives or a recap - Eliminate. By 4 p.m., the top three are closed, the CME is sharper, and the delivery is confirmed - without chaos.

A few phrases make the system stick. “This is important, I’ve set 5:30 p.m. to do it properly.” “Here’s the outcome and deadline - shout if you hit a blocker.” “Patient-facing work takes priority; let’s park this or handle it by email.”

You don’t need fancy software. A notebook with four headings works. So does your phone’s notes app, plus a calendar. The magic isn’t the tool - it’s the weekly ritual and the daily check-in.

The matrix won’t remove pressure from healthcare, but it will change the shape of your day. Urgently stopping bullying is important. Patients get safer care. You feel calmer. Your future moves forward.

Start small this week. Protect one Schedule block. Delegate one urgent task appropriately. Say no once - politely. Then watch your energy, your outcomes, and your growth rise.

Dr. Libeya Bethwel

06/06/2025

Considering to start a retail pharmacy business in Kenya?

Here is the first step for you...

Written by an experienced pharmacist and industry insider, this actionable guide covers:

✅ PPB Licensing Made Easy – Navigate regulations with confidence

✅ Location Secrets – Find high-traffic spots competitors miss

✅ Smart Stocking Strategies – Optimize inventory for maximum profit

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✅ Daily Operations Checklist – Avoid costly beginner mistakes

Perfect for:
• Aspiring pharmacy owners

• Healthcare professionals diversifying into business

• Entrepreneurs entering Kenya’s booming pharma sector

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💡 Pro Tips – Insider tactics from Kenya’s pharmacy landscape

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Launch with confidence—your prescription for pharmacy success starts here!

The Kenyan Retail Pharmacy Startup Checklist is your step-by-step blueprint to launching and growing a profitable pharmacy business in Kenya—without the guesswork.Written by an experienced pharmacist and industry insider, this actionable guide covers:✅ PPB Licensing Made Easy – Navigate regula...

12/12/2024

Why can't you donate blood if you have a tattoo?

Find out more!

Blood donation is one of the most crucial acts of charity that saves millions of lives every year. However, there are certain guidelines to ensure the safety of donors and recipients

18/12/2023

The A-to-Z of Retail Pharmacy Business

Are you thinking of starting a Retail Pharmacy Business?

This guide will be a perfect navigator for you.

It address all the questions you could be having on the commercial, legal, and technical aspects of retail pharmacy business.

It's online-based, self-paced and gives you an opportunity to ask questions and receive responses.

The course goes for 5250/- only.

Here's the link for registration:

https://themedicalhub.co.ke/courses/a-to-z-of-retail-pharmacy-business/

Feel free to DM for any help or clarity.

08/12/2023

https://themedicalhub.co.ke/product-manager/

Product Manager - exploring non-clinical Career opportunities for pharmacists.

05/12/2023

Exploring Non-Clinical Paths for Pharmacists: Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Career

In today's video, we're stepping outside the traditional clinical practice to uncover an exciting career option – Pharmaceutical Sales Representative. 🚀

🔍 Discover how pharmacists can leverage their expertise in a dynamic role that bridges the gap between pharmaceutical companies and healthcare professionals. From networking and relationship-building to flexible schedules and continuous learning, this non-clinical path opens up a world of opportunities.

🌟 Benefits of Being a Pharmaceutical Sales Rep:

🧠 Utilizing Pharmacy Knowledge
🤝 Building Relationships
⏰ Flexibility and Autonomy
📚 Continuous Learning
📈 Learn about the growth opportunities, career advancement, and entrepreneurial spirit that comes with this role. Hear firsthand from pharmacists who've successfully made the leap into the exciting realm of pharmaceutical sales.

👥 Join the conversation and explore how this non-traditional career path can elevate your professional journey as a pharmacist. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a student navigating career options, this video is your guide to a rewarding and unconventional career in the pharmaceutical industry.

👍 Don't forget to hit the like button, subscribe for more insightful career content, and share your thoughts in the comments! Your next career adventure might just be a click away. 🌟

06/10/2023

In the Corridor of Champions...

This month, Pathologists Lancet Kenya (PLK) will be celebrating 14 years of dedicated service in Kenya. To explore the annals of this institution, one must first turn to the opening chapter, where the founder Ahmed Kalebi set the stage.

As a young medical doctor in the 1990s, Dr. Kalebi embarked on an extraordinary journey fueled by an insatiable thirst for modernizing laboratory services. With an unwavering dedication to enhancing people's lives, a commitment to excellence, and an indomitable entrepreneurial spirit, he took that initial leap of faith on a path that would span a thousand miles.

Under his leadership, PLK evolved into a formidable force in the healthcare industry, revolutionizing the field of pathology and laboratory medicine in Kenya and far beyond.

Even though you departed PLK two years ago, your indelible legacy remains etched in the annals of pathology and laboratory medicine. The Medical Hub recognizes your remarkable contributions and enduring impact.

You continue to inspire countless young medical professionals, and we extend our heartfelt gratitude for blazing a trail that others aspire to follow. Asante Dr. Ahmed Kalebi