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In what ways have Muslims in Kenya helped in the provision of medical services?

22/3/2021

Ways in Which Muslims in Kenya Have Helped in the provision of Medical Services

Muslims have built hospitals, dispensaries, health centres and clinics in which they treat the sick and provide other health/medical services
There are Muslim doctors, nurses arid other health workers providing medical care/services in health institutions throughout Kenya
Muslims also run mobile clinics in the remote parts of Kenya
Muslim lecturers/tutors/teachers training medical personnel e.g. doctors, nurses, pharmacists to serve the Kenyans
Muslim authors have written medical books and newspapers/magazines to educate the Kenyans on health matters
Muslim organizations which provide free medicine and treatment to the public
Muslim organizations and activists educate the public on Hi V/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis and other health issues ,
Muslims work in the administration and management of medical services e.g. Ministry of Health, medical colleges, hospitals etc.
Muslims pay taxes which are used to provide services including medical services
Muslim industrialists/factory owners who produce medical material for use in hospitals and by doctors
Muslim pharmacists who run chemists/pharmacy to provide medicine and other medical materials to those who need them
Use of electronic and print media to teach the public on matters of health .
Islamic teachings on matters of health, hygiene, cleanliness, dietary rules also help provide information on healthy living.

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14/3/2021

Authored books on medicine for example:- canon of medicine which were widely referred to.
Made advances in the treatment of contagious diseases, for example:- T.B.
Started a study on the interaction/relationship between Psychology and health.
Made advances in the understanding of diseases spread through water and soil.
Made contributions in the area of pharmacology. He describes 800 different drugs.
He was the first to expose meningitis.
Contribution to medical areas of anatomy, gynaecology and child health.
His works in medicine are used by universities all over the world.
Prescribed healing power of prayer.

(7 marks)

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