The Medical Committee deliberated on ways to educate and enlighten the Community on health conditions, especially metabolic diseases and cancers, so that these can be diagnosed and detected early at their onset since cures are now possible.

To this end Dr. Saeed Samnakay, Consultant Urologist at the Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, was invited to talk about ‘Prostate and Men’s Health’. The function was facilitated at our grounds in South C on 11th September, 2022 at 11am.

Dr. Samnakay highlighted the fact that both, benign and cancerous prostate conditions ranked in the top five medical problems worldwide. But he also clarified that much progress has been made over the past decade in diagnosis and treatment options so that even cancer of the prostate is curable if men present themselves early to the urologist. Men should seek medical advice whenever they notice a a reduced force of the urinary stream, increase in urinary frequency by day or night, blood in urine or pain during urination. The most important point he made was that an annual medical checkup to include a PSA blood test for all men over 40 years of age was absolutely vital.

An interactive session with the audience was most beneficial. The emphasis on healthy eating and drinking habits, regular exercise and lifestyles to reduce stress levels featured high in achieving a balanced and enjoyable living.
We intend to feature other speakers to highlight the several medical issues we face.

Highlights from the event