TERMARYHEALTHCARE

Patient guide

Plan your visit and read simple, practical guides for everyday health.

Plan your visit

Before you arrive

Bring your ID, current medicines, referral note and earlier test results. Carry your insurance or SHA membership details if relevant.

During your visit

Register at reception. Your clinician will explain tests, treatment and the next step in clear language.

Payment and cover

Reception can confirm self-pay, M-Pesa, insurance and SHA guidance before planned treatment.

Support and accessibility

Tell us if you need language, reading, hearing, mobility or communication support.

Health facts

Did you know?

Surprising facts about the human body and everyday health.

100,000

heartbeats a day

Your heart beats about 100,000 times every day, pumping blood through roughly 100,000 km of blood vessels — enough to circle the Earth twice.

206

bones in an adult

Babies are born with around 270 bones. Many fuse together as they grow, leaving adults with 206.

180 L

filtered daily

Your kidneys filter about 180 litres of fluid every day, returning almost all of it to your blood.

20%

of your energy

Your brain is only about 2% of your body weight, yet it uses around 20% of the energy you take in.

1 in 3

fewer tummy bugs

Washing hands with soap can cut diarrhoea cases by about a third — one of the cheapest ways to stay healthy.

0

symptoms, often

High blood pressure usually has no symptoms at all. The only way to know your numbers is to have them checked.

Hardest

part of the body

Tooth enamel is harder than bone — but sugary drinks can still wear it away over time.

Female only

malaria carriers

Only female Anopheles mosquitoes spread malaria, and they bite mostly between dusk and dawn — so nets at night matter.

Health guides

Plain-language information to support, not replace, advice from your care team.

A plate of vegetables, beans and whole grains

5 min read

Food and healthy habits

Build a balanced plate from everyday Kenyan foods, cut back on salt and sugar, and know when you need a personal food plan.

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A person stretching outdoors in the morning

5 min read

Movement and rest

How much activity adults need, easy ways to move more during a busy day, and habits for deeper, more refreshing sleep.

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Eye examination at a clinic

5 min read

Everyday habits for healthier eyes

Protect your sight with screen breaks, sun protection, safe lens care and regular checks — especially if you have diabetes.

Read this guide
A man checking his blood sugar at home

6 min read

Living well with diabetes

What diabetes is, early signs to watch for, and daily steps that keep blood sugar steady and prevent complications.

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A nurse measuring a patient's blood pressure

5 min read

Understanding high blood pressure

Why high blood pressure is called the silent killer, what your numbers mean, and how to bring them down.

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A pregnant woman waiting at an antenatal clinic

6 min read

A healthy pregnancy

Antenatal visits, nutrition, warning signs and preparing for a safe delivery — for you and your baby.

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A mother arranging a mosquito net over a sleeping child

5 min read

Preventing and spotting malaria

Malaria is common around Lake Victoria. Learn how to prevent bites, recognise early signs and why testing matters.

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Pouring a glass of clean drinking water

5 min read

Caring for your kidneys

What your kidneys do, who is at risk of kidney disease, and simple habits that protect them for life.

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A father and daughter brushing their teeth

4 min read

Healthy teeth and gums

Simple brushing habits, foods that protect your teeth, and why regular dental visits save pain and money.

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A nurse vaccinating a baby held by its mother

5 min read

Child health and vaccines

Why vaccines matter, the key visits in your child's first years, and danger signs every parent should know.

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A pharmacist explaining a medicine to a patient

4 min read

Using medicines safely

How to take medicines correctly, why finishing antibiotics matters, and safe storage at home.

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Need help planning?

Our team can answer questions about services, costs and directions at any time.