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Editor’s note
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ISSUE 16
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Editor’s note p.2 Rediscovering joy at work p.3-4 A show of warmth as KNH receives 10 beds from Ushuru Sacco Society p. 4 The ABC of neurological rehabilitation p.5-6 Demystifying Osteogenesis Imperfecta (Brittle Bone Disease) p.7-8 POSITIVE MENTIONS FROM KNH SOCIALS
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The intern’s experience p.8 Change of guard: KPCC ushers in a new Finance and Administration Manager p.9 Mary Atamba Ilavo: The multi-talented, one-time colleague p.10 Physiotherapy: Helping you regain your physical health p.11 - 12 Specialized ENT, Otology, and Filter Clinic services at KNH p.12 - 13 KNH marks World Hepatitis Day 2022 p.13- 14 Our story in Pictures p.15 KNH participates in an inter-hospital Mass Casualty Incident drillp.16 Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health at KNH Youth Centre p.17 KNH hosts nurses’ and pharmacists’ oncology training p. 18 Comic zone p. 19
ON THE COVER Rediscovering joy at work p. 3
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Editor’s note
PHOTO | ELIJAH NG’ANG’A
Dear Colleagues,
On 28th July, we commemorated the World Hepatitis Day 2022 in a successful ceremony.
KNH staff and the public came out in large numbers to get screened and vaccinated for Hepatitis B. Our dedicated team of specialists availed themselves to participate in the drive as various guest speakers emphasized on the need for implementation of the screening, diagnosis, management and vaccination activities that took place.
It is worth noting that every 30 seconds, someone dies from a viral hepatitis related illness - even in the current COVID-19 crisis. However, with the existing prevention, testing and treatment services that are available, every hepatitis related death is preventable.
This year’s theme; “Hepatitis can’t wait”; conveys the urgency of efforts needed to eliminate hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030.
World Hepatitis Day is therefore a great opportunity for all of us to raise awareness of the importance of knowing your hepatitis status and to spread the word about treatment.
We thank everyone that took part in honoring the day.
All the Newslines and Newsletters can be accessed online on: https://bit.ly/3uQGCcI Ms. Yvonne Gichuru , Marketing & Communication Officer Kenyatta National Hospital
