http://afyakenyafoundation.org/2009/09/the-public-health-act/ Thu, 10 May 2012 20:42:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://afyakenyafoundation.org/2009/09/the-public-health-act/comment-page-1/#comment-512 Bundi walker Sun, 17 Jul 2011 12:23:09 +0000 http://afyakenyafoundation.org/?p=81#comment-512 All of you seem to agree on the mama mboga and the risk they pose to society, but non of you is looking at the business side and the continued survival of this nation. A recent visit to the city council offices left me wondering.The mama mboga and the young people who sell foodstuffs (sausages, eggs, ice cream) along the road are not licensed to operate, on further inquiry am told its a health control issue. If these people are not licensed how then are the controls put in place. By licensing there is a greater possibility of ensuring that bad food does not get sold to the public, standards can be established that protect the members of public. and I believe this is possible through licensing. my issue with these laws is that they are limiting. they are not accommodating to the economic needs of this country. the common mwananchi wants the cheapest food they can get, and our young people are trying to make a living by selling food on our estate streets. street foods are sold allover even in the developed countries. By putting measures in place to ensure these people are able to sell food that is of good quality and safe for consumption is better in many ways than the current situation. All of you seem to agree on the mama mboga and the risk they pose to society, but non of you is looking at the business side and the continued survival of this nation.
A recent visit to the city council offices left me wondering.The mama mboga and the young people who sell foodstuffs (sausages, eggs, ice cream) along the road are not licensed to operate, on further inquiry am told its a health control issue. If these people are not licensed how then are the controls put in place. By licensing there is a greater possibility of ensuring that bad food does not get sold to the public, standards can be established that protect the members of public. and I believe this is possible through licensing.
my issue with these laws is that they are limiting. they are not accommodating to the economic needs of this country. the common mwananchi wants the cheapest food they can get, and our young people are trying to make a living by selling food on our estate streets. street foods are sold allover even in the developed countries. By putting measures in place to ensure these people are able to sell food that is of good quality and safe for consumption is better in many ways than the current situation.

]]> http://afyakenyafoundation.org/2009/09/the-public-health-act/comment-page-1/#comment-290 New Haven Locksmith Sat, 15 Jan 2011 14:07:57 +0000 http://afyakenyafoundation.org/?p=81#comment-290 Great beat ! I would like to apprentice while you amend your website, how can i subscribe for a blog web site? The account helped me a acceptable deal. I had been a little bit acquainted of this your broadcast provided bright clear ideaI'm really impressed with your writing skills and also with the layout on your blog. Is this a paid theme or did you modify it yourself? Anyway keep up the excellent quality writing, it is rare to see a nice blog like this one today.. Great beat ! I would like to apprentice while you amend your website, how can i subscribe for a blog web site? The account helped me a acceptable deal. I had been a little bit acquainted of this your broadcast provided bright clear ideaI’m really impressed with your writing skills and also with the layout on your blog. Is this a paid theme or did you modify it yourself? Anyway keep up the excellent quality writing, it is rare to see a nice blog like this one today..

]]> http://afyakenyafoundation.org/2009/09/the-public-health-act/comment-page-1/#comment-180 abubakar kasim Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:32:03 +0000 http://afyakenyafoundation.org/?p=81#comment-180 Am sorry the fact most of our mamas are living on an informal life, i mean bellow standard. i being one of the public health officers (student from mombasa poly. university college) am concern that they are among those who at risk of geting infected with most of the communicable diseases eg typhoid, cholera etc. pleas its not that we are acting as opposers but creating avery condusive anvironment for evry kenyan. we need your cooperations to achieve our goals. Am sorry the fact most of our mamas are living on an informal life, i mean bellow standard. i being one of the public health officers (student from mombasa poly. university college) am concern that they are among those who at risk of geting infected with most of the communicable diseases eg typhoid, cholera etc. pleas its not that we are acting as opposers but creating avery condusive anvironment for evry kenyan. we need your cooperations to achieve our goals.

]]> http://afyakenyafoundation.org/2009/09/the-public-health-act/comment-page-1/#comment-7 Wambùi Wanyoike Sun, 20 Sep 2009 19:25:09 +0000 http://afyakenyafoundation.org/?p=81#comment-7 I think the manner in which the school outbreak was handled was necessary but as Ken said,the parents should have had someone,preferably the head mistress address them to ease their minds. About puttin AIDS patients under quarantine is not a solution..to quarantine people for the rest of their lives,from people they love,to leave thea children 'orphan' before they have even left this world. Responsible behaviour is what will eradicate AIDS. I think the manner in which the school outbreak was handled was necessary but as Ken said,the parents should have had someone,preferably the head mistress address them to ease their minds. About puttin AIDS patients under quarantine is not a solution..to quarantine people for the rest of their lives,from people they love,to leave thea children ‘orphan’ before they have even left this world. Responsible behaviour is what will eradicate AIDS.

]]> http://afyakenyafoundation.org/2009/09/the-public-health-act/comment-page-1/#comment-6 afyakenya Sun, 20 Sep 2009 18:38:38 +0000 http://afyakenyafoundation.org/?p=81#comment-6 Also, I think it is important to define what exactly quarantine means and what it is for. When somebody is under quarantine, it means that under no circumstances is that person to be exposed to previously unexposed individuals through direct contact or otherwise. It is used to contain and limit the spread of contagious diseases such as swine flu which may even be spread via cough droplets that may remain suspended in the air for some time. A full quarantine is necessary. Also, I think it is important to define what exactly quarantine means and what it is for. When somebody is under quarantine, it means that under no circumstances is that person to be exposed to previously unexposed individuals through direct contact or otherwise. It is used to contain and limit the spread of contagious diseases such as swine flu which may even be spread via cough droplets that may remain suspended in the air for some time. A full quarantine is necessary.

]]> http://afyakenyafoundation.org/2009/09/the-public-health-act/comment-page-1/#comment-5 Oduwo Noah Akala Sun, 20 Sep 2009 17:36:08 +0000 http://afyakenyafoundation.org/?p=81#comment-5 You raise a very valid point Ken. Let me share the thoughts of Michael who posted a comment on our Facebook wall. It suggested that legislation should have played a bigger role in the curbing of the spread of HIV/AIDS. He is of the opinion that had the Public Health Act encompassed this scourge, it would have enabled the authorities put in palce measures to hold accountable individuals who do not get tested. Your thoughts? You raise a very valid point Ken. Let me share the thoughts of Michael who posted a comment on our Facebook wall. It suggested that legislation should have played a bigger role in the curbing of the spread of HIV/AIDS. He is of the opinion that had the Public Health Act encompassed this scourge, it would have enabled the authorities put in palce measures to hold accountable individuals who do not get tested. Your thoughts?

]]> http://afyakenyafoundation.org/2009/09/the-public-health-act/comment-page-1/#comment-4 Kang'ethe Njuguna Sun, 20 Sep 2009 15:43:32 +0000 http://afyakenyafoundation.org/?p=81#comment-4 The idea is sound but i don't think it's sufficient to deny parents the very simple opportunity of seeing their children. Seeing the children does not require physical contact so some arrangement should have been put in place. Also, information is very important. Parents were being turned away at the gate by a very un/ill informed watchman;this could only heighten the anxiety. There should have been a clear explanation expressing facts. This helps in understanding amongst all and clear reporting by the press. This would go a long way in reducing panic in Kenya as is at the moment. The idea is sound but i don’t think it’s sufficient to deny parents the very simple opportunity of seeing their children. Seeing the children does not require physical contact so some arrangement should have been put in place.
Also, information is very important. Parents were being turned away at the gate by a very un/ill informed watchman;this could only heighten the anxiety.
There should have been a clear explanation expressing facts. This helps in understanding amongst all and clear reporting by the press. This would go a long way in reducing panic in Kenya as is at the moment.

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