cosmetic surgery Stories

Government to inspect 160 cosmetic clinics following woman’s death
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 18, 2024

In a statement on Monday, Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni said the inspections will target 126 beauty and medical spas and 34 plastic surgery...

Mombasa residents benefit from free cleft lip and palate surgeries as Utange opens new theatre
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 08, 2024

The opening of the theatre began with a free surgical camp for residents, providing life-changing reconstructive surgeries at no cost.

City hospital denies responsibility as woman dies of complications after surgery at facility
Joseph Ndunda  |  Nov 01, 2024

Omnicare Medical dismissed claims that the complications that led to Lucy Wambui's death are related to the cosmetic surgery undertaken at its premise...

Restored smiles: The pleasant transformation that comes with cleft lip surgery
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 05, 2024

The World Health Organisation estimates that one in every 700 births is affected by cleft lip and palate.

How surgery is saving women from FGM pain during child birth
Charity Kilei  |  Jul 25, 2024

Extra precautions are taken in such cases to ensure the safety of both mother and child, aiming to prevent excessive bleeding and complications.

History made after first successful hip replacement and spine surgery in Lamu County
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 14, 2024

Patients who underwent successful screenings will receive free complex bone and joint surgeries at the Mokowe facility.

Doctors in Somalia discover a patient with four kidneys
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 19, 2024

The young patient's ordeal began when he fell ill, prompting an examination that ultimately revealed the presence of four kidneys. 

World Pediatric Surgery Day: Shining light on surgical safety
Charity Kilei  |  Apr 07, 2024

Capnography is an important monitoring equipment that confirms the endotracheal tube placement during surgery.

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