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Register for the UoN-KNH Patient and Family Centered Care Conference 2026, for a vibrant…
The University of Nairobi in collaboration with the University of Gothenburg, Sweden will…
The University of Nairobi Students Association 2026 elections will be held on 27th March, 2026.
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Monday, June 12, 2023 - 11:25
Globally, tuberculosis (TB) testing and treatment have declined dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A study conducted at the national referral hospital’s TB Clinic in Lusaka, Zambia, in the first year of the pandemic showed
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Thursday, October 14, 2021 - 17:18
Management in hospitals just like any other organization is very important as nothing moves without it. Kenyan public hospitals have not been doing well in their service delivery and the management’s role in hospital performance has not been evident.
Thursday, October 14, 2021 - 17:09
Employed mothers in Kenya are not able to exclusively breastfeed their new born babies for the required 6 months period.
According to a study carried out by several researchers among them Prof. Ruth Nduati from the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health at the School of Medicine,
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Wednesday, October 9, 2019 - 09:30
The University of Nairobi through C4DLab and strategic industry partners is running a year-long prestigious Innovation Fellowship. The competitive fellowship will give 15 select fellows an opportunity to solve real-life
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Thursday, June 11, 2026 - 12:41
Despite significant strides in combating mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV, Kenya continues to struggle with increasing rates, particularly in regions like Kilifi County. A recent study by researchers from the University of Nairobi highlights critical gaps in
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Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - 16:00
In a thought-provoking seminar, Dr. Paul Korir, a Senior Research Fellow in Software Engineering and AI at the Center for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis (CEMA), highlighted the vital role of software in modern scientific research.
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Friday, June 5, 2026 - 10:29
The First Aid Club hosted an insightful Career Talk under the theme “Navigating Your Medical Career: Opportunities, Challenges, and Growth” on 30 May 2026, at LT1, KNH Faculty of Health Sciences Campus.
Thursday, June 4, 2026 - 13:34
Stakeholders in the health sector have underscored the need for strategic collaboration within academia, industry and the government spheres of the sector in order to drive development and advance health in the country.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 - 11:28
A recent study urges researchers, advocates, and policymakers to develop innovative interventions aimed at combating and reducing the burden of common mental health conditions (CMCs) and violence faced by female sex workers (FSWs).
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HIV prevention efforts face persistent challenges in Kenya, study revealsThursday, June 11, 2026 - 12:41Despite significant strides in combating mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV, Kenya continues to struggle with increasing rates, particularly in regions like Kilifi County. A recent study by researchers from the University of Nairobi highlights critical gaps in
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