The Rukungiri District blood bank manager Emmanuel Mugarura has revealed a shortage of blood in the area. This is despite the increasing need in the health facilities. Mugarura says when there is a shortage of blood, hospitals face a big challenge in dealing with expectant mothers and malaria patients who may need blood transfusions. This has forced them to organize roadside blood ...
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On February 18 at 11.50am, Desmond Kipkoech walked into Mercy Mission Hospital in Eldama Ravine town, Baringo County — not because he was sick, but for a noble course — to donate blood. However, circumstances under which doctors pronounced him dead hours later has left many people asking questions. At 1pm, video footage obtained from the hospital’s CCTV cameras captured ...
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As it’s often said, information is power, this is no different when it comes to health. Knowing your health status helps you in your wellness quest and also ensures you live a more wholesome life. Yesterday morning dfcu bank conducted a free sickle cell screening session for its employees and also had them donate blood in response to the national blood ...
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