St. Louis Mother and Child

20/01/2026

You have been feeding your partner raw meat, for reasons well known to you (😄😄😄).

You don’t even want to add chocolate or strawberry flavour to spice things up (😄😄😄 — IFYKYK).

They say D***x is the best brand… but you said nah, raw is raw.

Now imagine this.

You accidentally discover that your partner is on ARVs.
They have never disclosed this to you and have been taking their medication secretly.

At that moment, your world flips.

Your stomach starts running.
Your mind begins racing.
Your heart pounds.
Dark thoughts creep in — even suicidal ones.

Pause right there.

Hold your breath.
Breathe in.
Breathe out.

Once you have confirmed that the drugs are indeed ARVs, go to the hospital immediately and request an HIV test.

🧪 Understanding the results

If your partner has been:

taking their ARVs faithfully,
attending clinic appointments, and
has an undetectable viral load,
then medically speaking:
Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U).
This means they cannot transmit HIV to you s*xually.
In this situation, your HIV test will most likely come back negative

However, if your partner has been:

defaulting on medication,
skipping doses, or
has a detectable viral load,
then HIV can be transmitted, especially through raw s*x.

✅ If your HIV test is negative
If you test HIV-negative after possible exposure:
You will be started on PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis)
PEP must be taken daily for 28 days
The earlier it’s started (within 72 hours), the more effective it is

After completing PEP:
Test again at 6 weeks
Retest at 3 months
If all results remain negative — you are safe.

💔 Do you dump your partner?
That decision is personal.
There is no right or wrong answer.
If you feel betrayed, unsafe, or unable to rebuild trust — walking away is valid.

But…
If you believe you are meant for each other,
if the love is real,
and they are truly irreplaceable —
you may choose to stay.

Yes, you can still date them.
Yes, you can still enjoy raw meat 😄.

But this time — with knowledge and protection.

💊 Ongoing prevention options

If you remain in a relationship with an HIV-positive partner, you should start:

PrEP — Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis

Taken once daily for life, or until you break up with your partner ( whichever happens first).

Highly effective when used correctly

Protects HIV-negative partners long-term

Safe to use even if your partner is undetectable

💉 New HIV prevention options

Recently, newer methods have been introduced:

Lenacapavir (long-acting injectable prevention)

Given as an injection twice per year.

15/01/2026

Umetibiwa UTI January, March, August, December na bado ata saa hizi uko na symptoms?

Baby girl huoni hapo kuna shida!!!

First what is UTI?

UTI is an infection that affects the urinary system. Thus it can affect the urethra, ureters, kidneys, and bladder.

It is mostly caused by bacteria. E Coli being the most common cause.

What are the major causes?

Incomplete bladder emptying, which allows bacteria to grow

Poor hygiene (e.g., wiping back to front)

Sexual activity can cause a urinary tract infection (UTI) because it can push bacteria (usually E. coli from the skin or a**s) into the urethra.

But hapa it's important to note that UTI is not s*xually transmitted. So baby girl wacha kutumia Kinuthia a whole paragraph ukimtusi venye amkupea infections.

Common signs and symptoms include:

Pain when urinating
Needing to p*e multiple times
Needing to p*e more urgently than usual
P*e is cloudy or has blood stains
Lower back pains

Now that we have a diagnosis and you have been treated several times in a year what is happening?

It can be due to antibiotic resistance which can be caused by:

Overuse and misuse of antibiotics

Wee ukisikia kahoma kidogo unakimbia chemist kununua antibiotic ( Amoxyl, Azithromycin na zingine). Kumbuka homa ni viral condition.
Misuse of antibiotics favours the thriving of resistant bacteria.

Incomplete Treatment

Wewe unapewa dawa humaliza dose.

The reason you are having recurrent UTIs is probably because the bacteria is now resistant to the antibiotics being prescribed.

Sasa badala ya kutusi Kinuthia na kumblock baby girl. Just request for a urine culture. The culture helps to identify the antibiotic that will respond to your case.

Take care of your health.

10/01/2026

10/01/2026

Do you know why doctors usually avoid giving medical advice over phonecall? Most Doctors also avoid treating their relatives? Most doctors also don't understand your poverty??

A patient is only good and understanding while they still look vulnerable. They look desperate telling you, "Daktari hakuna vile unaeza tusaidia?" They'll give consent for you to perform that very risky medical procedure. But wait until things go wrong.

I recall a story I was once told, there's this doctor that never touched any pregnant mother without them having an ultrasound report. He used to say, " a patient is only poor until something goes wrong. then boom, that patient who could not afford an ultrasound costing 2500 shillings will afford a lawyer.

Medical suits are very nasty and they lead to lifetime consequences, losing a licence is the gravest thing that can happen to a medic.

Let all medics always vigilant and knows when to refer.
A good doctor knows when to refer.

09/01/2026

🎗️ *January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month*

🌍💔 Cervical cancer is largely preventable — yet it still affects 660,000 women and causes 350,000 deaths every year worldwide. Most of these deaths happen in low- and middle-income countries due to limited access to vaccines, screening and treatment.

💉🩺 The cause? HPV, a very common virus. The good news: HPV vaccination and regular screening can stop cervical cancer before it starts.

🚨 Women living with HIV are 6 times more likely to develop cervical cancer — making early care even more critical.

*WHO calls on countries to reach the 90–70–90 targets by 2030:*

✅ 90% of girls vaccinated by age 15
✅ 70% of women screened by ages 35 and 45
✅ 90% treated if precancer or cancer is found

*What you can do:*

💉 Vaccinate girls aged 9–14
🩺 Get screened regularly (even if vaccinated!)
🚭 Avoid smoking
📣 Share this message

11/10/2025