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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...