A middle-aged man from Engoshura village in Bahati sub County of Nakuru is nursing genital injuries at Nakuru Level 5 Hospital after messing up with his manhood using a knife.

According to neighbors, the man has been in depression for long.

They added that many times he has threatened to commit suicide.

The incident left locals in shock.

 

 

Mediheal Group of Hospitals Nakuru on Tuesday honored women traders dealing in Food at Free Area,Wakulima and Kaptembwa markets with donations as the world marked International Women’s Day.

Donations made to the market women included aprons, soap and pads.

Speaking during the donation, Mediheal Group of Hospitals Vice President Operations Santosh Devaraj who led the team, said the Facility decided to honor such women who toil daily to make ends meet besides making a healthy society.

He encouraged the traders to enroll on NHIF adding that such will guarantee them health cover at Mediheal Group of Hospitals whenever they fall ill.

“We encourage each one of you to have NHIF cover.This will guarantee you medical care at our hospital whenever you fall ill” said Santosh.

Matron Elizabeth Kigotho urged the women to maintain high standards of hygiene while at the market.

She noted that is the only way to keep away diseases.

“Even as you go on with your businesses in the market, we urge you to maintain high standards of hygiene so that we can keep away some if the common diseases” said Ms Wangui.

Sentiments echoed by head of marketing Hiram Wachira who called on the tradera to also enroll for NHIF.

Free Area Food market chairlady Hellen Wangui on her part comended Mediheal Group of Hospitals Nakuru for the gesture.

She however noted that the women are many and in dire need.

“We are very grateful for the gesture by Mediheal Group of Hospitals Nakuru branch. The women need this more” said Ms Wangui.

This year’s theme is Gender Equality today for sustainable tomorrow.

After the distribution of the donation, Mediheal Group of Hospitals Nakuru branch female staff were also treated to other events among them games as a way of appreciating their role as women staff at the Facility.

Mediheal Group of Hospitals offers high quality services with investment in modern technology.

 

STATEMENT ON WORLD CANCER DAY

Today is World Cancer Day. A day to reflect on the strides we have made in the journey to fighting cancer, and a time to celebrate hope.

Cancer diagnosis is a very personal journey, emotionally and financially draining, and often lonely. Sometimes no one understands you except yourself. The presence of a conducive support system can be uplifting and rewarding.

Recent attempts by government to enhance access to medical care is laudable. In Nakuru, we shall be opening a radiotherapy centre next month. Patients will no longer travel to Nairobi for radiotherapy services, thus easing the financial burden.

NHIF has also come as a great relief to poor families. Small but meaningful steps.

The key to better management of cancer is early detection. I urge you to go for screening and today, this service will be available free of charge at PGH Oncology Centre.

To the medical personnel, care givers and families that have a loved one undergoing cancer treatment, we celebrate your selflessness in care. You make the journey bearable.

H.E LEE KINYANJUI
GOVERNOR, NAKURU COUNTY