KNH NEWSLINE ED 26 2021

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17/12/2021

We Listen, We Care

Issue 26

KNH @120 YEARS

17/12/2021

Staying healthy this Christmas

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Contents ISSUE 26 Editor’s note p.2 Staying Healthy this Christmas p.3-4 O.G.W. & The term of two KNH board members comes to an end p.5-7 KNH hold the first public/patient open day for FY 2021/2022 p.8 Our story in pictures p.9 Treating and socializing with the less fortunate p.10 Health care VS Human care p.12-13 Birthday wishes p.12-13 GBV in Men: A single case reported in KNH in the last FY p.14 Let our teenage girls thrive p.15 NNAK National elected officials swearing in ceremony p.16 Update on Covid-19 variants p.17 Comic Zone p.18 ON THE COVER Staying Healthy this Christmas p. 3

Marketing & Communication Department Design Concept Team: Dave Opiyo, Edel Q. Mwende, Yvonne Gichuru & Collins Cheruiyot Editorial Team: Dave Opiyo, Edel Q. Mwende, Sheila Murithi , Verah Mugambi & Winfred Gumbo Stories: Dave Opiyo , Sheila Murithi , Verah Mugambi, Winfred Gumbo , Yvonne Gichuru, Melody Ajiambo, Evans Oduor Juma & Luke Kung’u Design By: Collins Cheruiyot Photos: Dave Opiyo, Nicholas Wamalwa, Luke Kung’u, Melody Ajiambo & Steve Nduati

BOARD CHAIRMAN’S SEASON’S GREETINGS

CEO’S SEASON’S GREETINGS

Dear all,

Dear colleagues,

As KNH 120th year draws to a close, and the festive season waves its wand over the world, I urge each one of us to reflect on the achievements, milestones and special moments of the year and savor the successes and relationships cultivated so hard over the years in provision of specialized quality health care.

On behalf of KNH fraternity, I wish to extend Christmas greetings to all our stakeholders who have continually supported us throughout the year 2021. We appreciate your efforts and contribution that have helped us provide quality specialized health care service.

KNH Board of Management wishes you a very Merry Christmas and may the New Year 2022 bring you great health, happiness and prosperity.

Merry Christmas & a prosperous New Year 2022!

Dr. Evanson Kamuri, EBS Chief Executive Officer Kenyatta National Hospital

Mr. George Ooko Board Chairman Kenyatta National Hospital

Editor’s note Dear colleagues, The holiday season is here. The build-up to Christmas is one of many people’s favorite time of the year. There is so much to love about this month. Family, beautiful decorations, shopping and of course quality time spent with family and friends.

Remember to enjoy in moderation, do not drink and drive, and stay safe. Let us be optimistic about next year, 2022, let us get vaccinated and observe Covid -19 protocols to protect ourselves and our loved ones.

Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year. Happy holidays!

All the newsletters can be accessed online on: https://bit.ly/3uQGCcI Ms. Verah M. Mugambi Editorial Officer Marketing & Communication Kenyatta National Hospital

Tel: +254 20 2726300-9 Ext. 43121 or 43969 Fax: +254 20 272572 Email: caffairs@knh.or.ke knh.caffairs@gmail.com

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Staying healthy this Christmas

By Sheila Murithi

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hat does Christmas mean to you? For most, it’s family, laughter, friendships, love, sharing and kindness.

In all celebrations and meet-ups surrounding the Christmas season, food is the one thing that seals the deal.

I mean, the spread that is put out during this time is one worth waiting for all year. In Kenya and many parts of the world, food is an important part of any celebration.

It can unite and strengthen community bonds and friendships and is also a common identity among a group of people, tribes, or cultures.

The festivities bring about a lot of bountiful eating and there always seems to be a lot of guilt and shame that follows when the holidays roll over.

It is usually all the hard work put in during the year to maintain a healthy lifestyle and we slowly watch ourselves wasting away in the spoils of the season without a second thought.

Enters January and we are back to the drawing board with our resolutions and the top on the list is ‘I have to shed off some pounds.’

Yikes!

Christmas is the one holiday that is solely dedicated to eating food and many people tend to think that they only have two options: to completely overindulge or to eat healthily.

Dr. Agnes Sitati, Head of Nutrition Department and also the Chief Nutrition Officer in KNH disagrees and says it is possible to enjoy all that the holiday season has to offer and still stay healthy through the process.

“It is all about setting healthy eating habits that leave you satisfied and not bloated and disgusted,” she says.

Newsline had to get ahead of

the season and try and ensure that our readers make healthier choices this year. In our interview with Ms. Sitati, we were able to get some golden nuggets that can help sustain our good intentions during the festivities and avoid overindulgence.

NL : What type of food is normally consumed during the Christmas festivities?

Dr Sitati : As in any celebration, food is an important aspect and cannot be ignored because it is what brings people together. When we are making merry, we usually want food that makes people happy, tasty food, and food that people will enjoy eating. This will dictate how the food will be prepared. For example, a simple dish like ugali may have a “jingle” twist to make it tastier and appealing to the eye and instead of the traditional/ usual way of making it, you may find it presented as ugali balls, where

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“It is all about setting healthy eating habits that leave you satisfied and not bloated and disgusted,

after making the ugali it is then coated with eggs and bread crumbs and then deep-fried.

So, most of the cooking methods used during the festivities are deepfrying, baking, and also grilling to the additional stewing and boiling methods… Therefore the foods that are mostly preferred and are tastier are the desserts, deep-fried, and the grilled fatty choma with sauces. It all starts in the kitchen, the methods of food preparation normally used during the festivities add more calories to the food.

Also because of the frequent meet-ups and free time spent with friends and family, a lot of time is spent snacking and drinking in-between meals. Drinking is not necessarily alcohol, it is also the soft drinks that are high in sugar, the coffee, hot chocolates, and tea that people tend to take with sugar and are also high in caffeine.

It is then very common to find the food that we do not normally consume, the unhealthy choices

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are frequently taken and in large quantities during the festivities.

NL : Are there any good foods that one can overindulge in?

Dr Sitati : Nutritionists say that all foods; anything edible and are meant to nourish the human body is good. Our bodies require different types of nutrients for them to be healthy and these nutrients are required in certain amounts for the body to function well.

What is most important is the amount that is taken in at any one time and the frequency at which it is being consumed. Some factors also need to be considered, such as age. A child, for instance, may need more carbohydrates which are energy-giving foods because they are up and about as opposed to the much older generation whose movements are limited.

Another factor is what people do on a day-to-day basis, our work or physical activity, for example, an athlete will also need more energy-giving foods but if a person is sedentary much of the same will not be required.

Besides age and daily activities, our current body weight and nutritional status are what determine the foods we should eat and in what quantities. Any foods taken more than what the body needs can pose a danger to the person because the body will only take what it needs and store the rest as fat, leading to toxicity or causing some body imbalances.

For example, some people may think that taking a lot of fruits is healthy and may even miss their meals and have a bowl of fruits instead. We all know that fruits are a great source of vitamins and vitamins that help our bodies heal and fight off diseases but fruits also contain sugar, and when we take excess sugar it is converted into fats.

Fruits also have an appetizing effect. When we take fruits on an empty stomach, it stimulates our appetite. This may then cause this person who missed lunch and took fruits to overindulge in their dinner.

At night, the body rests and the food is not being used up for energy, it is stored as fat causing the individual to add weight.

NL : Is it detrimental to overindulge once a year? Like during Christmas celebrations only?

Dr Sitati : It is important to maintain daily healthy eating habits which is what I have mentioned earlier; ensure you are eating a variety of foods but in moderation.

Once you develop a habit your body adapts to it and it is hard to overrun the system and take up drastic actions because you will feel uncomfortable.

Habits are formed over time and therefore we must work hard to uphold healthy eating habits. When celebrations come your body will naturally let you know you have had enough and you should listen to your body and stop.

There are days of course that you will feel that you are eating a little bit more than others and that is normal. However, when this happens you can choose to increase your physical activity and quickly go back to your healthy eating habits to help your body use up the excess weight before it becomes problematic because weight tends to continue piling up.

NL : How can you control the urges to indulge in more than you need?

Dr Sitati : Overindulging once in a while is expected and is normal, even for gym enthusiasts. You can choose to make healthier choices that are equally tasty to the not-so-healthy options.

For example, instead of deep-frying potatoes, you can choose to bake them and apply some butter on top to make them crispy, if it is eating cake you can opt to have the cake and leave the icing also for chicken, you can remove the skin and eat the flesh, so it is possible to enjoy good food without a lot of calories.

Secondly, it is good to surround yourself with healthy options and avoid eating out in restaurants often. Thirdly, when shopping, learn to read the food labels, look at the ingredients and choose those with fewer calories.

Once the season is over, re-evaluate

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yourself and come up with a strategy to lose the excess pounds.

NL : What advice would you give to people with pre-existing lifestyle diseases that have been brought about by their diet?

Dr Sitati : If you have a preexisting condition and you have been given a diet plan by your nutritionist. Stick to it! There is no shortcut. Avoid overindulging at all costs.

If you do it, it will worsen your condition. For example like renal patients; patients with kidney failures and are on dialysis, their foods have to be prepared a certain way and portions are advised.

If they overindulge they may experience serious consequences and may find themselves hospitalized after the festivities.

As we concluded the interview she emphasized the key is not focusing on negative self-talk like trying to “avoid” certain foods but finding positive ways to approach your meals that will make you feel healthy in the process; have a healthy eating plan. Stay hydrated.

Enjoy what you want – just portion it out.

Dr. Agnes Sitati, Head of Nutrition Department

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O.G.W. Director Planning & Strategy Mr. Makanga Job Bernard has been conferred with Order of Grand Warrior (O. G.W.) of Kenya by the President of the Republic of Kenya, Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta (EGH) via The Kenya Gazette notice publication Vol. CXXIII-No. 255 dated 17th December 2021.

The term of two KNH board members comes to an end

By Dave Opiyo The curtain has fallen on the tenure of two of Kenyatta National Hospital’s Board members.

The duo – Mrs. Margaret Koech and Dr. Nelson Kuria completed their tour of duty at the hospital and were hosted to a farewell luncheon by their colleagues in the board led by Chair George Ooko. Also present were representatives from the hospital’s Executive Management Committee.

Mr. Ooko appreciated the input the duo had in running the affairs of the hospital terming them as invaluable.

‘They have, indeed, done a great work. We will dearly miss their input and efforts in making the hospital a better place for our patients,” said the board chair.

In their farewell speeches, both Dr. Kuria and Mrs. Koech recounted their experiences at the hospital.

Said Mrs. Koech as she narrated the events leading to her appointment as a board member; “Given that my background is in the hospitality industry, my appointment to the KNH board came to me as a surprise.”

She went on: “I received a call from an individual who was looking for women leaders to be appointed to various State Corporation boards.

I thought I should try it out since I met all the qualifications. When our names were eventually gazetted, I

was indeed surprised that had been posted at KNH. This is not what I expected, given my background in the hospitality sector.”

“But I took up the appointment with zeal. I was given a warm welcome by my colleagues on the board. I can say without any fear that I loved my experience in the hospital. The interactions, the discussions were top-notch. I am proud that we are leaving the hospital in a better place than we found it.”

Similar sentiments were also echoed by Dr. Kuria, who urged his colleagues on the board as well as the members of the Executive Management Committee to ‘keep

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up the good spirit’ of improving the hospital.

“I was happy to be appointed to serve at KNH. I’m a public-spirited person. Whenever it is my choice, I like working in public organizations maybe this is because of my upbringing. I was taught by the American Christian brothers (Opus Dei). I was taught how to serve.

I internalized those values that wherever I am, what I look out for first is how to serve and if there is a benefit thereafter, it is just a reward for service. That is why I was particularly happy to serve at KNH,” he said.

Dr. Kuria further added: “I am very

PHOTO | DAVE OPIYO

The Kenyatta National Hospital BoM & EMC at the end of year luncheon to bid farewell to outgoing directors Dr. Nelson Kuria and Ms. Margaret Koech.

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happy with the impact we’ve had during my stint at KNH. This is one of the most intellectually stimulating board I have ever sat in. I have served in other boards where the standards are not up to scratch. Coming to KNH was, however, a cut above the rest.

From a technocratic point of view with the medics and my fellow board members are also seasoned people in the areas of their profession. We gelled together very well. I pray you remain that way. “ He urged KNH management and its employees not to drop the ball but ensure all is done to constantly improve the hospital, which sits at the apex of the healthcare system in the country.

“Let’s not take things for granted.

There’s a lot required of us. Let’s not drop the ball,” he said.

Dr. Kuria said despite the barbs that have been thrown at the hospital, the truth of that matter was that there has been a lot of progress over the last few years.

“I am always slow to judge – most of the people who throw barbs at organizations don’t even know what goes on in these places. Wait until you interact with these organizations, that is when you will realize the good work that goes on. KNH is a good example,” he says.

“The little bad things happening in this facility are what is amplified.

However, there are a lot

Dr. Nelson Kuria

of good things happening here. Let’s up our game towards excellence. I know you can do it and outperform the very best of private sector hospitals in the region.”

KNH Chief Executive Dr. Evanson Kamuri assured the outgoing board members of his support, even as he paid tribute to their invaluable contribution to the hospital.

“We have learned so much from them. We will always be grateful to them. On behalf of the Management, we wish you God’s blessing. We will continue serving you. We will always be there. KNH is your home. Don’t shy away from calling any one of us,” said Dr. Kamuri.

Others who spoke at the event included Dr. Stanley Kamau and Mrs. Peris Butitu.

Dr. Kuria was an independent and non-Executive Director. He chaired the Human Capital Finance and Administration Board Committee.

He is also the Chairman of SMEP Microfinance Bank, Enwealth Financial Services as well as the Governing Council of Africa International University (AIU).

Dr. Kuria has more than 36 years of experience in the financial services sector, notably in development finance and insurance. He retired as Group MD/CEO of CIC Insurance Group in February 2015.

In the past, he has served as Chairman of the Association of Kenya Insurance, Deputy Chairman of Federation of Kenya Employers, Co-operative University, and board member of many organizations both locally and internationally, notably; Kenya Reinsurance Corporation, Takaful Insurance of Africa, College of Insurance and the International Co-operative & Mutual Insurance Federation.

He has also served as a member of several United Nations Expert Group meetings on cooperatives. In 2013, he served as a member of the Presidential Task Force on Parastatal Reforms.

Mrs. Koech, on the other hand, was also an independent and nonExecutive Director. She is the Managing Director of Eliora Energy Limited- a position she’s held since 2014.

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PHOTO | DAVE OPIYO

KNH Board chairman Mr. George Ooko hands over a token of appreciation to outgoing directors Dr. Nelson Kuria and Mrs. Margaret Koech.

She has previously worked as Head of Administration and Conference Services at the Multimedia University; Senior Catering and Housekeeping Officer and later as a Marketing Officer at the Kenya College of Communication Technology; and Marketing Officer, Conferencing and Customer Care.

Mrs. Margaret Koech.

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Members of the Kenyatta National Hospital Executive Management Committee hosted outgoing Senior Director, Corporate Services Mr. Carylus Odiango to a farewell party. Mr. Odiango has retired from the medical facility after eight years of exemplary service. We appreciate the good work done during your stint at KNH. Enjoy your retirement boss!!

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KNH holds the first public/patient open day for FY 2021/2022

By Melody Ajiambo Kenyatta National Hospital, through the Marketing &Communication Department held the first Public/Patient Open day for FY 2021/2022 on 16th December 2021 with the theme; connect, engage and learn. The day was meant to engage the public and showcase various services offered by KNH specialists in their various fields. The Chief guest Director Health Care Quality Dr. Lydia Okutoyi, graced the event, representing the hospital’s management.

In her speech, Dr. Lydia Okutoyi lauded the Marketing & Communication team for organizing the event. Acknowledging their hard work and effort, she applauded the participating departments and units, together with the organizing partner Safaricom Sacco for making the event a success. She stated that the Open day was a perfect opportunity for learning and getting feedback from the public. “The hospital has put in place measures to improve the quality of specialized health care. Through collaboration with our teams, we work hard to improve service delivery and reduce the turn around time in all departments,” she cited.

Ms. Lucy Nzuva, a diabetes champion whose story was published in the 21st edition of the KNH Newsline, received a certificate of appreciation from Kenyatta National Hospital. While sharing her story, she urged the public to seek medical assistance from certified doctors at KNH. Newsline had a sit down with Ms. Nzuva, she showed so much optimism with the patient-focused treatment she has been receiving over the years. “I am a proud patient of KNH and I have a lot of faith in this hospital. There were days I would wake up in a bad mood and lose hope, but the staff would treat me with so much kindness. They even shed tears with me. It has been a long journey of twenty seven years and I am grateful to all medical practitioners who helped me. I always refer people to KNH,” she concludes.

PHOTO | NICHOLAS WAMALWA Director HCQ-Dr. Lydia Okutoyi, Chief Manager M&C- Mr. Dave Opiyo, SNO- Ms. Maria Rimberia and SCCA1, Mr. Peter Githua, hand over an appreciation certificate to Diabetes champion Ms. Lucy Nzuva

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Several departments and units participated in the event, among them the Cancer Treatment Center (CTC), IPC, Covid-19 vaccination, Public Health, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Mental Health, NBU, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Lab Medicine, Orthopedics, Nutrition, Physiotherapy and Patient affairs. On the exhibition tables, the participants displayed pamphlets and brochures explaining the services provided as well as demonstrations of some medical procedures that patients undergo.

The clients attending the event received Free BMI, BP, Blood Sugar and Covid-19 vaccination (Pfizer, AstraZeneca & Moderna). Free consultation by medical specialists was also offered to those in need as well as referrals to the recommended clinics for further medical assistance.

Through the presentations, the hospital highlighted the milestones that have helped treat countless patients. A case in point was NBU’s latest VAYU CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machine that has been in use for three months.

The new machine is small enough to

fit in an incubator and does not use electricity, making it cost effective.

Alice Kariuki, a nursing officer from pediatrics department attested to the fact that the VAYU CPAP machine has revolutionized medicine for the 15 underweight babies currently admitted to the NBU. The Obstetrics and Gynecology Department helped the public to break the stigma surrounding the HPV vaccine for girls under 13 years of age, clearly showing that it does not affect fertility. Linnet Asongoka, ACN, GFB also informed the public of availability of walk-in cervical cancer screening at clinic 66.

HOD Marketing & Communication Mr. Dave Opiyo, urged clients to take advantage of the opportunity to ask questions and learn as much as possible. He stated that Marketing and Communication Department continues to be the link between the public and the hospital with one shared goal; prioritizing healthcare as a fundamental human right.

We look forward to having the second Public/Patient Open Day for FY2021/2022.

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Our story in pictures

PHOTO | NICHOLAS WAMALWA

Marketing and Communication Manager Ms. Edel Q Mwende(2nd L) lead the staff members in cake cutting to mark this years open day organized by the department

PHOTO | NICHOLAS WAMALWA

The various departmental representatives who took part in Marketing and Communication Open day. Among them were Dr. Lydia Okutoyi (front row, 2nd L), Mr. Dave Opiyo - Chief Manager Marketing and communication ( front row, M)

PHOTO | MELODY AJIAMBO

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KNH Nurses after a 5-day training program on advanced trauma care.

KNH staff receive donations from 500 smiles representatives to the Oncology wards as a gesture of celebrating the christmas season

PHOTO I NICHOLAS WAMALWA

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Ms. Doris Kananu- Grants Management Officer(GMO) receives an assortment of donations from Lancet Kenya for children in various KNH wards.

Egis Kenya staff representatives donate Infusion Pump and Port-aCath in order to assist in Health care provision to patients

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Treating and socialising with the less fortunate

By Winfred Gumbo A multi-disciplinary team from KNH carried out a free medical outreach in Mercy Servants of the Poor in Kithyoko, Machakos County.

The institution, which is home to homeless children and adults, is headed by Sister Mary Musembi. It hosts 22 residents and 10 members of staff.

“Mercy Servants of the poor takes care of people with various medical conditions and the help from KNH will be very instrumental in helping us daily,” said Sister Musembi.

“The visit by KNH to our institution is the greatest joy ever; it is a blessing and a gift from the above. It is a positive gesture of love, care, and concern towards our residents,” she added.

Apart from the medical checkup and interacting with the staff of the home, the team handed over various food items, clothing, stationery, sanitary ware, toys, utensils and beddings that will help take care of the homeless children.

Mr. Kandie Kelwon, the Head of Unit, Medical Social Work encouraged sister Musembi to continue with the noble work.

“I would like to thank the KNH

Management & staff for enabling us to undertake this noble activity of giving back to the society by

“Mercy Servants of the poor takes care of people with various medical conditions and the help from KNH will be very instrumental in helping us daily,”

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generously contributing,” he said.

Sister Musembi said her motivation to start the home is a calling from God to save and care for the lives of the most vulnerable people in society suffering from terminal illnesses and are despised by society because of their health conditions. She encouraged the team to do the best they can for the suffering humanity to change the face of the most desperate souls around us.

PHOTO | WINFRED GUMBO KNH Staff during a visit to Mercy Servants of the Poor Home in Kithyoko, Machakos County

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From the communication desk:

Health care Vs Human Care

By Sheila Murithi The Christmas season is a “glorious” time because it sometimes induces some measure of guilt. The not-so-giving are suddenly generous with their time, kindness, food, and clothing.

Some say it is the Christmas spirit and to others, it is a time to get right with God, or is it Santa? Whatever the reason, it is a time when acts of service thrive.

In healthcare, service is the profession. It is what we do all day, every day, from January to December but at times this monotony makes the way we serve mechanical. We may lose the human touch…the human care. How can we align our Christmas celebrations more closely with our work? Reaching out in service to others can help us bridge this dichotomy.

As much as patients are keen about their healthcare they are more receptive to HOW they receive the care. We have all been on the receiving end as patients one time or the other.

We know how it feels when a healthcare worker goes beyond their duty to make sure you are well.

Healthcare workers are extremely busy, so understand that they may not be eager to take on additional

PHOTO | DISPATCH HEALTH An exhausted health worker

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time-consuming initiatives despite how vital it is for patient experience and patient outcomes.

There is a strong correlation between patient outcomes and their mental attitude. Patients with a positive mental attitude and a purpose typically do a lot better in recovery than those that have nothing good to focus on or look forward to.

Good communication can be a catalyst in helping each patient feel positive, upbeat, and important. Just like in the army, a small breakdown in communication can lead to serious consequences the same applies to our patients; they are constantly fighting for their lives in search of health and a glitch in how we communicate may result in devastating outcomes.

Dr. Hassan Tetteh, a US navy captain, and the author of “The Art of Human Care” shared three pillars of the art of human care that can be used when relating and communicating to patients: Purpose Finding someone’s purpose and helping them connect to their purpose is very foundational to The Art of Human Care, whether that is discovering it for them or you as an individual.

It helps you as a caregiver to see this person beyond the sickness but as people with dreams and aspirations and therefore motivates you to want them to achieve these goals for themselves.

Personalization It is important to personalize the care you deliver to each individual because each individual has different needs, different requirements, desires, passions, dreams, and frustrations.

Partnerships The other element of the art of human care comes from partnerships because nothing great has ever been accomplished by one individual. It is always teamwork, and teamwork always makes the dream work.

As we go ahead with the festivities this year, let us add a little spice to the care that we give. I will echo Dr. Tetteh’s words: “Let’s not focus on healthcare, let’s focus on achieving health. One does not have to cure to heal.

Many of us are walking around with conditions, sometimes terminal conditions, that will never be cured per se because we just don’t have cures for them, but there’s a great number of things that we can do for those individuals to help them heal and that could be sharing some art with them, taking the time to listen to them, taking the time to empathize with them, taking the time to understand what there now is, what their needs are.”

So how can we serve this Christmas? Treatment accompanied with kind words will touch the soul, lift our patients’ spirits, and give hope.

Happy holidays!!!

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GBV in men: A single case reported in KNH in the last financial year

By Evans Oduor Juma We keep on empowering women but we forget about the men.

Just like women, men too have faced a lot in their families as well as in society.

Domestic violence has largely focused on women as the victims and men as the perpetrators. Men are less likely to file a domestic violence report because of embarrassment, fear of ridicule, and lack of support services among other reasons.According to KNH clinical psychologist, Ms. Getter Wasilwa, only one man reported a GBV case to the hospital this year.

“If a man reports such cases of sexual violence to family members, friends, and law enforcers, they are asked funny questions concerning masculinity, unlike the female gender who receive support and sympathy from the same quarters. It seems and feels awkward for a man to report such cases since in most instances they never get the same measure of sympathy and support as women,” said Ms. Wasilwa.

“Men who report domestic violence can face social stigma regarding their perceived lack of machismo and other denigrations of their masculinity. Men and boys have also been sexually abused; they have gone through rape cases just as women and rarely do they come out to talk about it,” she went on.

Added Ms. Wasilwa: “This is because our society has raised men to be tough and unexpressive of their emotions and experiences. In the case of domestic violence, men have also been violated by their wives and they have gone through depression.

They later engage themselves in drug abuse, commercial sex, homosexuality, crimes, and being perpetrators of single families.”

She said the more the men keep quiet, the more they suffer.

“Men should also be given platforms to speak out and be given the same amount of support that has been given to women. This will help them to come out without fear of judgment,” she said.

Mental Health Department offers offer the support they need. trauma counseling which goes a long To prevent gender violence against way in alleviating suicidal thoughts men and boys, nations must work which, if not well handled, can lead to together to build a culture of support, post-trauma stress disorders (PTSD). equality, and community that values However, there are many ways to the two genders equally. deal with PTSD as Ms. Wasilwa recommended: The writer is on an internship at Listening should be key, many the Marketing & Communication people in crisis feel as though no department at Kenyatta National one understands them and they are Hospital. not taken seriously. They should be shown that they matter by giving them undivided attention; it is hard for many survivors to disclose assaults or abuse, especially because they fear being believed due to masculinity stereotypes.

Caring words like, ‘I am here for you’ make them know that there is someone who understands them and is willing to help them out without judging them.

Avoiding to ask for details of the assault, even if you are curious about what happened and feel that you fully want to understand is helpful. However, if shared, try to be supportive and nonjudgmental.

There may be other aspects in men’s lives that could limit their ability to access resources and services after experiencing sexual assault or Clinical Psychologist Ms. Getter Wasilwa during the interview. abuse. Be there for them and

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PHOTO | KFM. CO.UG A man being assulted

PHOTO | STEVE MUTUKU

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Let our teenage girls thrive

By Luke Kungú Pregnancy is good news to people who are prepared for the same and in a legally binding relationship and can support each other as well as the newborn baby. This is the ideal situation.

The reverse is true and even worse for teenage mothers who are still reeling in shock not only on pregnancy but rejection by families and even friends. This coupled with financial delinquency and social segregation adds salt to an injury. This is a nightmare for teenage mothers.

In his inaugural speech during the 2021 National Aids Day commemoration in Nakuru County, President Uhuru Kenyatta noted that the male gender lures young and naïve girls into sex with the pretext of offering monetary freedom but which leads to teenage pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases and ultimately denying responsibility.

These throw the teenagers off balance since they have to shoulder the burden of child-rearing at a tender age coupled with the stigma associated with such.

It is quite disheartening that three out of 10 pregnancies occur in children between the ages of 10-19 years and that three out of ten new HIV infections occur in young girls aged between 15-24 years. This trend

PHOTO | LUKE KUNG’U HIV Prevention Unit counsellor Dominic Kioko (L) demonstrates how to use a female condom to a student at the University of Nairobi Nakuru Campus during the HIV testing and sensitization program.

must stop.

“Our gatekeepers have turned rogue and are the ones perpetrating the heinous acts of impregnating our youth. Nowadays you find old men cohabiting with young girls; young enough to be their daughters and pass them off as very comfortable wives. It is infamy, to say the least. We need to name and shame these men even in village set-ups since we know them; our market places are the best platforms,” said the President.

With the theme “End teenage pregnancy towards eliminating inequalities and new HIV infections”, KNH Aids Control Unit team in

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commemoration of the 2021 National Aids Day, carried out a two days sensitization and HIV testing program in higher institutions of learning in Nakuru County: Kenyatta University and St. Paul’s University Nakuru Campus.

The team covered topics on teenage pregnancy and reproductive health, drug and substance abuse, alcoholism among others.

This comes in the backdrop of the realization that there has been a high incidence that negates the progress to end Aids as a public health threat that continues to undermine the country’s social-economic growth.

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17/12/2021

NNAK elected officials swearing-in ceremony

By Yvonne Gichuru Newly elected National Nurses Association of Kenya (NNAK) officials have been sworn into office.

Mrs. Christine Musee, Deputy Chief Nurse - Surgical Services graced the occasion on behalf of KNH CEO Dr. Evanson Kamuri.

“The Nurses Association has got great work and tasks ahead of them because of the newly elected members,” she said at the event held at the nurses’ complex within

KNH grounds.

Mrs. Musee also emphasized the need for transparency, integrity, and accountability amongst nurses to allow patient care and safety.

“Our national leaders have been challenging us to develop a common front. It is therefore a pleasure seeing nurses moving in the same direction,” she concluded.

Various KNH nurses who are members of the association were also in attendance to celebrate the newly elected officials.

PHOTO | STEVE NDUATI Mrs. Christine Musee, Deputy Chief Nurse - Surgical services giving a speech on behalf of KNH CEO during the ceremony.

POSITIVE MENTIONS FROM KNH FACEBOOK PAGE 1. Olivia Nyaseme: After battling with incompetent cervix and enduring 2 losses, through KNH I carried my third high risk pregnancy and my son was born premature and taken to the NBU unit, it was a difficult journey but we survived, my son is now a healthy and thriving 6 months old. Aki KNH ni mapenzi tu niko nayo kwako.

2. Lenah Ng’ang’a: Over 21 yrs back I brought my son who was premature, he had bilirubin, there were no bed to lie on, I slept on the floor but in the morning a nurse got me an isolation room, my son was put in that machine, unfortunately one of the nurses had put an injection on him and when one doctor came around, I thank God she said it was unnecessary for my son to be given any medication all that was required was being put in the glass machine that looks like an incubator.

KNH I still believe in you , my son is now a young man.

3. Tabitha Soi: Mine is too long if I start typing now it will go till next year after all

we are good ,we only go for clinics from neurosurgeon, eye clinic to CTC but in all glory be to God. 4. Merceline Gatimu: My dad had a successful kidney transplant in KNH. Thanks to the renal team. You are an amazing crew.

5. Ummu Suhayl Mohamed: 2012 with my son who had chocked on breast milk my toto was critical, infact another hospital had pronounced him dead then nurses and doctors at KNH came through and by the help of God my baby was saved. He is alive and personally I’ve never looked back. KNH has been my hospital of choice.

6. Peter GK Musumba: I was once admitted in this hospital with severe burns when 6months old on 15th May 1990. It was after being involved in a fire inferno. My mum, me and my siblings were pronounced dead on arrival, but there was a sign of slight life in me. To cut long testimony short, due to intense sleepless efforts made by this hospital, despite others

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dying, I survived and 32 yrs later, am testifying. God bless the NURSES and medical team as a whole. BARIKIWENI SANA. 7. Sylvia Machogu: I gave birth at KNH. Gynaecologist Dr. Michoma is a wonderful man. My sister also gave birth to a premature baby last month. Having a child in a nursery is not an easy thing. They spent a month in KNH and we thank God they made it and the baby is doing great.

All nurses and doctors in maternity care continue with the wonderful work, God bless you.

8. Cate Naserian: My daughter had chest complications, I remember us rushing her to hospital at 2am. She would be nebulized severally before and see the pediatrician after every session and we would go home okay. I thank God she is now healed and i am grateful to all the medical staff in clinic 23. I used to hear all those bad stories about KNH but am glad I came out with a testimony, and the rates are very friendly.

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Update on COVID-19 variants

By Verah Mugambi As the pandemic drags onto its second year, we are seeing the emergence of several variants as was initially feared by experts.

All viruses, including the SRSCoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, mutate over time.

Most changes have little or no impact on the virus properties.

However, some changes have some impact on the virus’ properties such as how easily it spreads, the associated disease severity, or the performance of vaccines, therapeutic medicines, diagnostic tools, or other public health and social measures.

In November 2021, the 5th variant of concern was discovered. It was named Omicron by the World Health Organization (WHO). After the discovery, we have seen different reactions around the world, from countries locking out travelers from certain regions to curfew enforcement. This has made people curious to know more about the Omicron variant.

Coronavirus variants are classified in different categories by organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

A variant of interest is a coronavirus variant that, compared to earlier forms of the virus, has genetic characteristics that predict greater transmissibility, evasion of immunity or diagnostic testing, or more severe disease.

A variant of concern has been observed to be more infectious, more likely to cause breakthrough or re-infections in those who are vaccinated or previously infected.

These variants are more likely to cause severe disease, evade diagnostic tests, or resist antiviral treatment. Alpha, beta, gamma, and delta variants of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus are classified as variants of concern.

A variant of high consequence is a variant for which current vaccines do not offer protection. As of now, there are none.

The established nomenclature systems for naming and tracking SARS-CoV-2 genetic lineages by GISAID, Nextstrain, and Pango are

currently and will remain in use by scientists and scientific research.

To assist with public discussions of variants, WHO convened a group of scientists from the WHO Virus Evolution Working Group… (now called the Technical Advisory Group on Virus Evolution), the WHO COVID-19 reference laboratory network, representatives from GISAID, Nextstrain, Pango, and additional experts in virological, microbial

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nomenclature and communication from several countries and agencies to consider easy-to-pronounce and non-stigmatizing labels for VOI and VOC. At present, this expert group convened by WHO has recommended using letters of the Greek Alphabet, i.e., Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta which, will be easier and more practical to be discussed by non-scientific audiences.

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Comic Zone Laughter, the best medicine!!

1. “Took my medicines at 6 am” John: Doc, I took my meds at 6 am today Doctor: Why? I told you to take them at 9.

John: I wanted to take the bacteria by surprise 2. A blonde and a lawyer are seated next to each other A blonde and a lawyer are seated next to each other on a flight from LA to NY. The lawyer asks if she would like to play a fun game? The blonde, tired, just wants to take a nap, politely declines and rolls over to the window to catch a few winks.

The lawyer persists and explains that the game is easy and a lot of fun.

He explains, “I ask you a question, and if you don’t know the answer, you pay me $5.00, and vice versa.”

Again, she declines and tries to get some sleep. The lawyer, now agitated, says, “Okay, if you don’t know the answer you pay me $5.00, and if I don’t know the answer, I will pay you $500.00.”

This catches the blonde’s attention and, figuring there will be no end to this torment unless she plays, agrees to the game. The lawyer asks the first question. “What’s the distance from the earth to the moon?”

The blonde doesn’t say a word, reaches into her purse, pulls out a $5.00 bill and hands it to the lawyer. “Okay” says the lawyer, “your turn.”

She asks the lawyer, “What goes up a hill with three legs and comes down with four legs?” The lawyer, puzzled, takes out his laptop computer and searches all his references, no answer. He taps into the air phone with his modem and searches the net and the library of congress, no answer. Frustrated, he sends e-mails to all his friends and coworkers, to no avail.

After an hour, he wakes the blonde, and hands her $500.00. The blonde says, “Thank you,” and turns back to get some more sleep. The lawyer, who is more than a little miffed, wakes the blonde and asks, “Well, what’s the answer?” Without a word, the blonde reaches into her purse, hands the lawyer $5.00, and goes back to sleep

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Inspirational Quotes “Christmas isn’t a season. It’s a feeling.”

—Edna Ferber “My idea of Christmas, whether old-fashioned or modern, is very simple: loving others. Come to think of it, why do we have to wait for Christmas to do that?” – Bob Hope “Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.”

– Calvin Coolidge “Some Christmas tree ornaments do a lot more than glitter and glow, they represent a gift of love given a long time ago.” – Tom Baker “The thing about Christmas is that it almost doesn’t matter what mood you’re in, or what kind of year you’ve had–it’s a fresh start.” – Kelly Clarkson “I love the excitement, the childlike spirit of innocence, and just about everything that goes along with Christmas.” – Hillary Scott

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