HIV/AIDS
is the biggest health risk in Kenya. The disease was declared a
national disaster by former President; Daniel Moi. The disease
affects close to 7 % of the Country’s population and there
are over 1 million people living with the condition. Other health
problems are; water and food hygiene; Safe drinking water especially
out of major towns is hard to come by. Bottled water is easily
available from kiosks and supermarkets. Malaria is still a major
problem though the disease can be easily overcome by taking anti-malarial
medication prior to travel.
Hospitals and health centers:
Kenya has a reasonably developed health infrastructure. The
Country has hospitals at district and provincial levels. Clinics
and health centers also exist in the smaller towns. Major cities
such as Nairobi and Mombasa have the best health facilities in
the Country. Nairobi has some of the leading hospitals in East
Africa such as; the Kenyatta Hospital, Nairobi Hospital and the
Aga Khan Hospital.
Hospitals in Mombasa include; the Mombasa Hospital, Aga Khan
Hospital, Diani Beach Hospital and the Pandya Memorial Hospital.
