In February 2013, PANAHF launched its Ischemic Heart Disease Screening program. The Heart Health program screens for the risk factors that contribute to coronary artery disease which is predicted to be the biggest killer in Africa by 2030. Certain sub-groups, such as those of Indian origin, have a higher risk of developing the disease. Already …
November 2017 will see the roll out of the daily screenings in 8 locations in Makueni and Kajiado, with the training of an additional 150 CHWs for the same. Facilities in Makueni include- Ilatu, Syumile, Kaunguni and Kamboo while facilities in Kajiado include- Entarara, Kimana, Rombo and Namelock. There will also be mass screenings at …
We are happy to announce our newest partnership with Broadway Bread as we move forward to celebrate World Diabetes Day. The partnership took off with diabetes and hypertension screenings at workplaces in Thika on 14/11/2017 and at Sarit Centre Nairobi on 15/11/2017. Over the two days we screened close to 1000 people with roughly 60% …