Conducting regular health screenings determine your employees’ risk for illness before symptoms of disease occur. Such screenings establish patterns and trends of the employee population and help plan and implement targeted employee wellness strategies. With increasing prevalence of lifestyle diseases…
As we celebrate Nane Nane, to honor farmers contribution to the economy, a question we need to ask is are our farmers healthy? The agriculture sector accounts for half of the national economy. According to the World Bank, employment is…
Have you tried to associate your most productive day with what you ate for breakfast and lunch? When we think about the factors that contribute to workplace productivity, we usually think in the context of staying on top of emails,…
Traumatic events such as the recent terror attack in Nairobi, sudden death of a colleague, a workplace accident, armed robbery, a natural disaster, or other crisis situations can cause disruptions for organizations and their employees. Such incidences can bring stress,…
In 2011, Leading Productive Lives based in Dallas, Texas in partnership with Dinar Standard, a New York based Research and Advisory firm conducted an extensive survey on “Productivity during Ramadan”. The study focusing on impact of Ramadan on employee productivity…
Ocean Road Cancer Institute projects more than 44,000 new cases of cancer per year in Tanzania. Cancer is a public health concern that will increase in importance over the next decade as diagnosis and treatments become more successful and as…
Tanzania joined the world in commemorating the World Aids Day on 1st December as a way to unite to fight against the HIV/AIDS stigma, commemorate those who have lost the battle with AIDS, and show support for those living with…
Mental health problems are one of the main causes for the overall disease burden worldwide. Major depression is thought to be second leading cause of disability worldwide and major contributor to the burden of suicide and ischemic heart disease. The…
Alcohol abuse and addiction are problems that are not only close to home but close to workplace. Alcohol abuse has a huge negative impact on our nation’s businesses, large and small. Facts about alcohol and workplace issues Alcohol is a…
I recently came across an article titled “Insurers blame doctors for their losses”. 12 out of 21 medical insurers (57%) in Kenya sank into losses due to rising claims, fraud and high cost of drugs. The medical insurance firms claim…