University Health Day
The University of Nairobi Commemorated the World Health Day in tandem with the Annual UoN Health Awareness Day on Friday, 05th April 2024, at the Chancellor’s Court. The event, held under the theme “My Health, My Right,” featured a free medical camp open both to the public and university fraternity. Students, staff, and members of the public flocked to the event and received free health services, including medical tests and consultations.
A team of experts from the University Healthcare Services (UHS), in collaboration with partners such as Aga Khan University Hospital, Avenue HealthCare Centre, Mater Misericordiae Hospital, St. Mary’s Mission Hospital, Chiromo Lane Medical Centre, Optica Limited, Chem-Labs Limited, Sai Pharmaceuticals Kenya Ltd, Highridge Pharmaceuticals Limited, Sciencescope Limited, Madawa Pharmaceuticals, Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospital, Afrikala Arts, Bookstand Charity, HPA Healthcare, and Afya Code Limited joined hands to offer health screening for various cancers such as breast and cervical. The team also conducted blood sugar and blood pressure testing, eye examination, cardio-vascular evaluation, alcohol and drug abuse awareness, reproductive health awareness, VCT and counseling.
The University of Nairobi prides itself in advancing public health through involvement in activities and programs that advance health services provision and awareness creation.
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