Health Day at Machakos University

The Department of Health Sciences at Machakos University held a successful Health Day on 15th May 2025, aimed at fostering a health-conscious culture within the university community. The event brought together staff and students for a day of free health screening and wellness education.

Spearheaded by Dr. Jane Mbijiwe, Chair of the Department and Lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics, and supported by Dr. Angelica Kimwele, Lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics, along with non-teaching staff and students from the Public Health programme, the initiative was a collaborative effort to promote preventive healthcare practices.

Participants benefited from a range of medical services including:

• Blood pressure monitoring
• Blood glucose testing
• Body Mass Index (BMI) assessments
• Nutrition education and personalized counselling

The Health Day played a significant role in raising awareness on key health issues, particularly those related to nutrition and lifestyle, while empowering individuals with knowledge to make informed decisions about their wellbeing.

The event also underscored the Department’s commitment to community health outreach and the university’s broader mission to support holistic development among its members.

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