Mental Health in Kenya: Burden, Mathari Hospital, the Mental Health Act 2022 and the Path Toward Community-Based Care
One in four Kenyans experiences a mental health condition in their lifetime, yet mental health receives a small fraction of health spending. Explore Mathari Hospital, the Mental Health Act 2022, the workforce shortage, NACADA and the path to community-based care.
Kenya's National Tuberculosis Programme: Burden, Diagnosis and Treatment Access
Tuberculosis remains one of the leading causes of death from a single infectious agent in Kenya, but two decades of investment in the National Leprosy, Tuberculosis and Lung Disease Programme have substantially reduced incidence, mortality and undiagnosed cases.
Telemedicine in Kenya: How Digital Health Is Bridging the Gap Between Patients and Healthcare Providers
Telemedicine is rapidly transforming healthcare delivery in Kenya, using digital technology to bridge the vast distance between patients and the healthcare providers they need. In a country where doct...
Mental Health in Kenya: The Silent Crisis, Available Services, and Breaking the Stigma
Mental health is Kenya's silent healthcare crisis—widespread in its impact yet severely underserved by the health system. With fewer than 100 psychiatrists serving over 55 million people, deep-rooted ...
Kenyan Diaspora and Private Healthcare: Starting a Medical Clinic or Diagnostic Center
Guide for Kenyan diaspora on starting a private medical clinic or diagnostic center in Kenya, covering licensing, equipment, staffing, and financial management.
Kenyan Diaspora and Mental Health Services: Addressing Kenya's Growing Wellness Need
Guide for Kenyan diaspora on mental health business opportunities in Kenya, covering counseling practices, teletherapy, corporate wellness, and rehabilitation centers.