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Changing the narrative around suicide. #Worldsuicideprevention2024 #WSPD24

Bursting the myth to change the narrative. #wspd #worldsuicidepreventionday2024

Changing the narrative #wspd2024

World suicide prevention day will be marked on 10th September 2024. This year's theme is '𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑛𝑎𝑟𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒'.

🎗️ *September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month*🎗️ This September 6th, we're coming together for a cause that hits close to home—a blood drive dedicated to the brave children battling cancer. Every pint of blood donated can be a lifeline for a child in need, providing the strength they need to keep fighting. Childhood cancer is a battle no child should have to face, yet so many young warriors do. By donating blood, you’re not just giving blood—you’re giving hope, love, and a chance at life. Your contribution can help ensure that these children receive the critical care they need. 💛 Join us and be heroes in a child’s life. Every drop counts. Together, we can make a difference, one donation at a time. 📅 *Date: September 6th* 📍 *Location: MTRH Memorial grounds* 🕒 *Time: 8 am - 5 pm* Let's show our support, spread the word, and save lives. Together, we can turn compassion into action. #ChildhoodCancerAwareness #BloodDrive #GiveBloodGiveLife #HopeForTheFuture #BeAHero #ChildhoodCancerWarriors #FightAgainstCancer

MTRH WORLD BREASTFEEDING WEEK CELEBRATION Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) today 7th August 2024 marked the World Breastfeeding Day to demonstrate importance of providing children with a healthy start to life, a stage that is critical for child health, nutritional growth and development. The event ,organized by Nutrition & Dietetics Department, brought together a panel of experts to discuss the importance of breastfeeding. Dr. Owen Menach, Ag. Senior Director Clinical Services representing the Chief Executive Officer pointed out the milestone MTRH has achieved in becoming 'baby and mother-friendly hospital', fully compliant with all relevant Policies and Acts. "We have a dedicated lactation room in the Hospital and flexible work schedules to support breastfeeding mothers," Dr. Menach added. The celebration was marked under the theme: "Closing the Gap: Breastfeeding support for all." Dr. Wycliffe Kosgei, the Director of Reproductive Health at MTRH encouraged exclusive breastfeeding saying, it not only provides essential nutrients for babies, but also reduces the risk of postpartum depression, breast and ovarian cancer in mothers. Dr. Eric Ngetich, the Ag. Director Child Health and Peadiatrics, said exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of a baby's life is crucial for their development and wellbeing. In Kenya, the breastfeeding rights are enshrined in the Constitution under article 53 (1c) which gives every child the right to basic nutrition, shelter and health care, Article 43 (1c) on economic and social rights provides for freedom from hunger and the need for adequate food of acceptable quality and operationalized by The Health Act no.21 of 2017. There are also workplace policies and labour laws that protect and promote breastfeeding. Maternity and paternity leave, breastfeeding breaks are some of the examples. Other speakers who included: Dr. Benjamin Tarus, Senior Director Finance and Administration; Dr. Kipyegon Maina, Director Pharmacy and Nutrition; Ann Chemworsio, Director Human Resource Management and Development; Mr. Evans Kosgei, Deputy Manager Nutrition, Dr. Caroline Sawe from Moi University's Department of Health Policy and Breastfeeding Champions all reinforced the importance of breastfeeding and highlighted the Hospital's commitment to promoting it. The celebrations was characterized by testimonials, visits and health education sessions to the mothers at MTRH Lactation room, Shoe4Africa Children’s Hospital and Riley Mother and Baby Hospital.

MTRH Celebrates Inaugural Norma N. Gill Day Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) celebrated the first Norma N. Gill Day on 26th June 2024 to honour the founder of enterostomal therapy nursing. Norma N. Gill, born in Ohio in 1920, pioneered the specialty of caring for patients with ostomies - surgically created openings for the drainage of bodily waste. As an ostomate herself, she started the Cleveland Ostomy Association in the 1960s to provide education and support for those living with ostomies. MTRH successfully operates over 200 Ostomy patients annually, 75 percent being children. The event, organized by the Wound Continence and Enterostomal Therapy Nurses Chapter of the National Nurses Association of Kenya, acknowledged the critical role these nurses play in supporting patients with chronic wounds, incontinence, and ostomies. MTRH Nurses led by the Deputy Director Nursing Services, Margaret Mungai visited adult and pediatric ostomates, providing care, education, and gifts. The day is commemorated to raise awareness about the challenges faced by ostomates, reduce stigma, advocate for family/ social support and call on health leaders to invest in training specialized wound, continence, and ostomy nursing. Providing this support is crucial for improving quality of life and achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC).

International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (IDADA). Theme: "The evidence is clear: Invest in prevention"

MTRH Commemorates World Sickle Cell Day World Sickle Cell Day is commemorated on the 19th June every year. This year's theme is : “Hope Through Progress: Advancing Care Globally”. In marking the event, MTRH Hematology Unit supported by Red Cross, and Moi University College of Health Sciences conducted a Blood Donation Drive at Memorial Grounds to create awareness of the disorder and scale up blood and blood products supply in the Hospital. Speaking at the event on behalf of MTRH Chief Executive Officer Dr. Philip Kirwa, Senior Director Clinical Services (SDCS) Dr. Owen Menach called for re-doubling of efforts in blood drives to save many lives. This year's blood drive target staff working at MTRH, Moi University, AMPATH, Kenya Medical Training College and members of the public. Present during the blood drive were; Hospital Management Team led by Senior Director Clinical Services Dr. Owen Menach, Director Hemato- Oncology Dr. Jesse Opakas, Dr. Festus Njuguna, Dr. Carole Kilach, Dr. Beatrice Melly and members of staff.

Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) will join the world in commemorating the World Sickle Cell Day on Wednesday 19th June 2024. Join us to sensitise the communities together on Effects of Sickle Cell Anaemia, its Management and Treatment.