Reaching out to the society

PHOTO | JULIUS ITA

HoD social work, Ms. Aisha Nduru giving a talk to students of Mathenge technical training institute in Othaya during an outreach event

...“Currently no evidence shows that any vaccine, including COVID-19 vaccines cause fertility problems (problems trying to get pregnant) in women or men. There is no data indicating that the vaccine may cause infertility.

“The vaccines do not contain ingredients that are known to be harmful to the reproductive system or pregnant people/ the developing baby.

“Covid -19 vaccination is even recommended in pregnancy, that’s how safe it is. Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and your unborn baby from the known risks of Covid-19 during pregnancy.”

According to CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).

Covid 19 vaccination is recommended for people trying to get pregnant in the future as well as their partners.

There is currently no evidence that any of the Covid-19 vaccines cause fertility problems in men or women.

If you get pregnant after receiving your 1st shot of a covid-19 vaccine that requires 2 doses you should get the 2nd dose to get as much protection as possible

The covid-19 vaccines are safe and does not harm your reproductive system. You do not have to wait for a particular time in your Trying to Conceive (TTC) timeline or pregnancy to get the vaccine.

During the interview, Newsline met Eunice Atieno from Kariobangi. She got her first dose on August 11, 2021, and a month and a half later she got pregnant.

“At first, we were scared (I mean me and my friends) and it took us long to get vaccinated… but later we decided to go. The first time we heard of the vaccine, we had already consumed a lot of misinformation about it; like; it’s a magnet, it’s a chip by the USA government & worst was the rumors of people will die within 2 years after vaccination”, she said laughing.

“Most of my family members & friends later got vaccinated after they saw nothing has happened to me. So far am doing well and as you can see today i have come for my 2nd dose, so I would like to urge the youths and everyone else to get vaccinated. Am a living proof that the vaccine doesn’t affect fertility so let’s go and get vaccinated. It’s really important”, she concluded.

Reaching out to the society

By Julius Ita

Kenyatta National Hospital-Othaya medics held a one-day outreach at the Mathenge Technical Training Institute, where students and staff were given talks on Mental health, Non-communicable diseases, HIV/AIDS, and alcohol abuse.

“In the past few months we have received several cases of abortion and suicide at the hospital from the institution that prompted us to visit the training facility with the intent to intervene,” said Ms. Aisha Nduru, HoD Medical Social Work.

With the recent spike of incidences happening in learning institutions in the country, KNH Othaya being a Level 6 hospital in this region is best placed to reach out to learning facilities and lend these muchneeded services to the students and staff. Mr. Stephen Maingi H.o.D Counselling Department said, “From the reception we have received today, I believe we need to do more as professionals and as KNH Othaya. One can tell that these students are in dire need of an intervention be it directly or indirectly.”

On their part, the institute’s management concurred that more needs to be done and we’re very open to proposals channeling a way forward.

“We are looking into coming up with an MoU as the referral institution of choice for Mathenge technical,” said Ms. Aisha.

She went on “This will be included in the growing list of institutions that we have MoU’s with.” she concluded.

HoD counseling Stephen Maingi sensitizing students of Mathenge Institute.

PHOTO | JULIUS ITA

Students of Mathenge Institute showing their dance moves during a break session

PHOTO | JULIUS ITA