CANCER AWARENESS

Book a pap smear at the comfort of your home with Zuri Health

Breast cancer accounts for over 3,107 deaths making it the 2nd leading cause of all cancer deaths in the country.

In Summary
  • With Zuri Health, you can chat with a doctor/buy medication from the comfort of your own home. 
  • As the world marks breast cancer awareness month this October, Zuri Health is encouraging you to get screened.
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Zuri Health, a digital health care provider that offers end to end solutions at your convenience is helping you keep an eye on your health.

They are the one stop shop for all your healthcare needs. Some of the services they offer include doctor at home, which is a doctor concierge service that allows users to book for home visits from qualified healthcare professions.

Telemed, which allows you to connect with doctors virtually for both first-level consultations via SMS or video/audio chats on Web and apps. They also offer continuous care program, labs and diagnostics as well as pharmacy services.

Zuri Health Services

  1. 1. Cancer Screening

As the world marks breast cancer awareness month this October, Zuri Health is encouraging you to get screened.  In line with this year's cancer day theme of "Close the care gap" both men and women are advised to book a basic or comprehensive cancer screening at Zuri Health.

They are also offering a 50% discount for a Pap smear test from the comfort of your own home. This service is available in Nairobi, Eldoret, Thika, Kisumu, Nakuru and Mombasa.

Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide. According to World Health Organisation (WHO), Cancer accounted for nearly 10 million deaths in 2020 which equals to nearly one in six deaths.

Breast, rectum, colon, lung and prostate cancers are the most common types. Many cancers can be cured if detected early and treated effectively. Book your screening today with Zuri Health. To chat with her Whatsapp +254 756 551 551.

According to the Ministry of Health, breast cancer ranks second in all deaths caused by cancer in Kenya.

"Breast cancer accounts for over 3,107 deaths making it the 2nd leading cause of all cancer deaths in the country. 7 women die every day in Kenya as a result of breast cancer," the Ministry of Health said.

  1. 2. Chat with a doctor/buy medication

With Zuri Health, you can chat with a doctor/buy medication from the comfort of your own home.  Send a text to Vera -   their virtual care assistant.

Vera books appointments for you and connects you with doctors virtually for both first-level consultations via SMS or video/audio chats on Web and apps. 

To chat with her on whatsapp, order your medication, book your medical test or talk to the doctor on duty, Whatsapp +254 756 551 551.

  1. 3. Therapy services

Our mental health is an important part of overall health and well-being because it affects how we think, relate to others, how we handle stress and the choices we make. Whether emotional, psychological or social. 

Seeing a therapist is good for your mental health. Whether you’re stressing about work, the rising cost of living and bills to pay, talking to someone can really boost your mental health.

Some of the benefits of going to therapy include; improved mental function and productivity, better sleep, improved relationships with people, improved physical well-being among others.

 If you need to talk to a therapist, send a text to Vera and she will help you schedule a session with a therapist and you do not have to deal with whatever you’re going through alone. Just send “ hi” to her on (+254 756 551551).

  1. 4. Continuous health care program

With Zuri Health’s continuous care program, you can get timely and quality medical services over time, access medicines with support prescriptions and get improved healthcare advice.

All you need to do is fill a continuous care program form with your name, email, phone number and condition. You can also upload your prescription and select the frequency of it eg is it a weekly, monthly, quarterly or semi-annually prescription.


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