There is a growing trend of self-help healthcare, akin to common DIY (do-it-yourself) chores in day to day lifestyles. DIY healthcare opens you up to several choices about your health, but you must always know where to draw the line. You only need simple tools for DIY healthcare. Some basic level of literacy and an internet enabled device are all that you require. The next thing is to be aware of whatever symptoms or remedies you are seeking.Armed with these, you can then access many resources and get to treat yourself, almost for free.
Read more ..... In years gone by, doctors were instantly recognizable. Almost each one of them wore white coats and smart attire. Male doctors were inevitably clad with ties, long sleeves and well-polished leather shoes. And so too was the case with lady doctors, crisp business suits and well-healed formal footwear. Many would don a stethoscope round their necks, with some tagging a medical bag along.
Read more ..... I bet you might have had reason to visit the Emergency Room (commonly referred to as ER), at some point in your life. If not, there is no particular rash to desire a visit to any ER departments. Those who have ever visited ER departments will attest to inevitable unending waiting queues. I’ll give you some clues on how to beat such queues, or avoid ER visits altogether.
Read more ..... Finding the right doctor is one of the most important things you’ll ever do in your life. Interactions with your chosen doctor will often be professional, and to some extent personal. You must trust them with your life. You’ll therefore want to be absolutely happy with them, and getting the right match should be top priority. It’s best not to wait until an emergency crops up, leaving you at the mercy of the first doctor who comes your way by default.
Read more ..... The majority of Kenyans are in the lower income group, literally living from hand-to-mouth. These folk have very low purchasing power for any kind of services. In matters of health, they are solely dependent on overstretched public services. They have very limited choices if they ever wished to access better care elsewhere. Little wonder then that our grim healthcare statistics are disproportionately represented by the poor
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