The University of Nairobi held its prestigious annual Students' Recognition Ceremony at Taifa Hall, where 721 students were celebrated for their outstanding achievements across various fields.
The ceremony, attended by university staff, students, and sponsors, highlighted the institution's commitment to academic excellence, leadership, innovation, and social responsibility.
The First Aid Club at the University of Nairobi successfully held its 2nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday, 3rd May 2025 at the Faculty of Health Sciences – Kenyatta National Hospital campus.
The event served as a reflective session and a strategic touchpoint to recognize outstanding members and unveil future plans.
The 15th Association of Medical Students University of Nairobi (AMSUN) hosted a dynamic two-day Scientific and Innovation Conference on 1st and 2nd May, 2025. The conference centered around the theme: 'Bridging Borders, Advancing Health through Research and Innovations in the Medical Field for a Sustainable Future.'
The conference commenced with an opening address by Prof. George Osanjo, Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, who emphasized the critical role of regional collaboration and innovation in the medical field.
Emmanuel Keboi Oribo is the newly elected Chairperson of the University of Nairobi Students Association (UNSA) Faculty of Health Sciences.
Team Oribo was unopposed in UNSA elections held on 24th April, 2025.
The President’s Award – Kenya branch of the First Aid Club University of Nairobi, successfully organized a Basic Surgical Skills Training on April 11th 2025, for 20 students held at the Nairobi Surgical Skills Centre, Chiromo.
The University of Nairobi School of Pharmacy celebrated a historic milestone on Saturday, 26 April, 2025 as alumni, students, faculty, and distinguished guests gathered to commemorate 50 years of excellence in pharmaceutical education.
The vibrant event was part of activities lined up for celebration as the school marks 50 years of existence, honoring its enduring legacy since its inception in 1974.
The Ministry of Health has appointed Professor Walter Jaoko, a distinguished academic and researcher from the University of Nairobi, as the Chair of the Benefits Package and Tariffs Panel under the 2024 insurance rules.
Health Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale announced the appointment alongside 15 other experts who will serve on the panel for a three-year term.
Human outbreaks of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) are more common in Middle Eastern and Asian human populations, associated with clades A and B. In Africa, where clade C is dominant in camels, human cases are minimal. We reviewed 16 studies (n = 6198) published across seven African countries between 2012 and 2024 to assess human MERS-CoV cases. We also analyzed data from four cohort studies conducted in camel-keeping communities between 2018 and 2024 involving camel keepers, camel slaughterhouse workers, and hospital patients with acute respiratory illness (ARI).
Staff from the Faculty of Health Sciences took part in the University of Nairobi’s annual tree planting exercise on Friday, 11th April 2025, at the Faculty of Agriculture, Upper Kabete Campus.
The event, which brought together members of the wider university community, saw the planting of over 3,000 avocado and indigenous tree seedlings.
The tree planting initiative was led by the Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Margaret Hutchinson, who emphasized the importance of environmental conservation and the university’s commitment to sustainable development.
On April 9th, 2025, the Association of Medical Students of the University of Nairobi (AMSUN) hosted an inspiring pre-conference session under the theme “How to Write and Publish a Research Paper.” This highly anticipated event brought together eager medical students and aspiring researchers, all seeking to sharpen their academic writing skills.
Title: A User-Centered Approach to Customizing, Validating and Evaluating a Large Language Model for Empowering Healthcare Providers with Up-to-Date Information on Adolescent and Child Health
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On the 12th and 13th of March 2025, the University of Nairobi First Aid Club, in collaboration with the Kenya Blood Tissue and Transplant Authority (KBTTA) and Red Movement Kenya (RMK), successfully conducted a blood donation drive.
From March 9th to 12th, 2025, the Heroic Workshop on Advancing Prostate Cancer Intervention Strategies Through Translational Research took place at the East African Kidney Institute (EAKI), University of Nairobi. This high-impact event brought together leading health experts, researchers, and stakeholders to drive innovative strategies in prostate cancer treatment and research across Africa.
The University of Nairobi’s Directorate of Planning and Performance Management held a crucial engagement with the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) management and staff to sensitize them on the University’s 2023-2027 Strategic Plan. The session also served as a mid-term review of the faculty’s performance contract.
The meeting was graced by the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Margaret Hutchinson, and the Chief Operations Officer, Mr. Brian Ouma, who underscored the importance of aligning faculty operations with the broader institutional goals.
Three representatives from the University of Nairobi’s Faculty of Health Sciences—Dr. Peter Maturi Mwamba, along with medical students Lameck Ochieng (MBChB IV) and Faith Kendi Mwenda (MBChB V)—recently participated in an enriching exchange program at Yamaguchi University, Japan.
Dr. Bushra Sumra, a distinguished clinical research coordinator and an alumna of the University of Nairobi’s School of Medicine, has been honored with the prestigious 2025 Global Recognition Award for her groundbreaking contributions to clinical research and infectious disease investigation. Her exceptional leadership and innovative methodologies have set new standards in patient care, advancing evidence-based medical practices on a global scale.
The Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) proudly took center stage at this year’s University Staff Recognition Awards, demonstrating outstanding performance and a commitment to excellence in academia, research, and service. The event, held at Chandaria Auditorium on 10th February, 2025 celebrated the dedication and achievements of university staff across various faculties and departments.
The First Aid Club at the University of Nairobi hosted an enlightening Basic Surgical Skills Training on January 24th, 2025, at Nairobi Surgical Skills Centre, Chiromo.
With great sadness, we announce the passing on of Dr. Walter Odhiambo, the immediate former Chairman of Department of Dental Sciences, University of Nairobi. He died on 23 January, 2025 at the Aga Khan University Hospital.
Over 800 girls and women from underprivileged backgrounds will gain data science skills, to apply in health science, courtesy of a project by the University of Nairobi in collaboration with the University of San Francisco.
The project dubbed ENabling Girls in AI and Growing Expertise (ENGAGE) targets to train girls and women from high schools, TVET and Universities on data science with the view to using the knowledge in data science to solve local public health problems.
The University of Nairobi congratulates Prof. Moses Obimbo Madadi for being recognized among the 100 most influential Africans in 2024 in the field of Science and Academia by the New African magazine.
The London based magazine released its highly anticipated annual listing of the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024 to celebrate the achievements and contributions of Africans from various fields and sectors who have made a positive impact on the continent and the world over the past year.
The event which was presided over by the Chancellor Prof. Patrick V. Verkooijen saw 5,243 graduands conferred with various degrees and diplomas of the University of Nairobi.
Out of this number, 884 were from the Faculty of Health Sciences. The 884 candidates were presented to the Chancellor for the conferment of their respective degrees by the Faculty Dean Prof. George Osanjo.
The Global HEART Program Berlin - Nairobi combines health research, exchange and training.
The cooperation between Charité - Universitätsmedizin and University of Nairobi started in 2016 and expanded its activities with the start of the four-year DAAD funding in 2021.
Health experts have advised Kenyans to get antibiotic drugs after getting prescription from a qualified medical doctor.
According to the experts, it is estimated that bacterial AMR was directly responsible for 1.27 million global deaths in 2019 and contributed to 4.95 million deaths.
The Association of Medical Students of University of Nairobi (AMSUN) election will be held on 29th November, 2024.
The election will be conducted online via the Universitys eVote system.
The Faculty of Health Sciences had the distinct honor of welcoming the President of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation courtesy of AI 4 Adolescent HealthCare Project.
This visit marks a historic moment for our institution, further strengthening our ties with global leaders in healthcare and innovation.
During the visit, the Faculty proudly launched MOOVE—the Massive Online Open Validation and Evaluation platform. This cutting-edge initiative is designed to transform the future of healthcare research, education, and clinical practice.
Dr. Jacqueline Kitulu, an alumna of the University of Nairobi is the new World Medical Association (WMA) President for the 2025/2026 term.
Dr. Kitulu beat Prof. Caldas Alfonso of the Portuguese Medical Association in a hotly contested election held at the 75th WMA General Assembly in Helsinki, Finland.
She holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) from the University of Nairobi.
The Indocyanine Green Company, based in the UK, donated an Indocyanine Green (ICG) machine to the University of Nairobi's Department of Surgery, greatly improving patient care.
This cutting-edge equipment is essential for treating lymphoedema, a disorder that frequently develops following breast surgery or as a result of elephantiasis, a condition that complicates treatment by accumulating lymphatic fluid.
On the 31st of August 2024, the Association of Medical Students of the University of Nairobi (AMSUN) held the 3rd white coat ceremony. This colorful event saw more than two hundred first year medical students cloaked in white coats and inaugurated in the journey of medical training.
The event was graced by Dr. Michael Magoha, a neurosurgeon and lecturer at the University of Nairobi Department of Surgery.
The University of Nairobi Faculty of Health Sciences admitted the 2024/2025 first year cohort.
The 3-day activity that begun on 19th August, 2024, saw over 500 students come in to begin their medical odyssey.
The Dean of the Faculty, Prof. George Osanjo welcomed the freshmen by congratulating them for their efforts made academically to earn a spot at the faculty.
The Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) team commonly known as Team Afya was feted for emerging top during the University of Nairobi Annual Sports Day 2023.
FHS Dean Prof. George Osanjo presided over the event and awarded certificates to the team, that comprises of both students and staff.
In his remarks, Prof. Osanjo appreciated the team members for taking their time to participate in the Sports Day and win trophies, saying they did well.
The University of Nairobi in collaboration with African Forum for Research and Education in Health (AFREhealth) hosted the 7th annual afrehealth symposium in Nairobi, Kenya. The event which was held from 6th to 8th August, 2024 attracted over 200 participants from 38 countries in Africa and beyond.
“UANDISHI-Building Capacity for Writing Scientific Manuscripts” is an innovative and experiential training program in mentoring and scientific manuscript writing. UANDISHI is supported by IAVI and is hosted at KAVI-Institute of Clinical Research, University of Nairobi.
This is a call for applicants (mentees), for a mentored Scientific Manuscript Writing course, from 9th
Scholars conducted a study to determine how changes in vaginal microbiota and/or cervicovaginal cytokines may mediate women’s increased risk of HIV acquisition during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
AI integration in HIV therapy has demonstrated significant promise for furthering research, expanding access to care, and enhancing patient outcomes.
The toughest issue was imagining the structure of the virus, which is always changing, using trial and error methods prior to artificial intelligence.
Dr. Tom Osundwa a consultant oral and maxillofacial surgeon and a senior lecturer at the University of Nairobi has performed numerous cleft lip and palate surgery on children over the years, putting a smile on the children’s face.
He explains that the face starts to form from separate sides, with portions coming together and fusing, during the early weeks of pregnancy, usually around five weeks. This fusion does not happen correctly in cleft lip and palate cases, leaving a gap in either the lip or the palate.
The Association of Medical Students of the University of Nairobi (AMSUN) held the 14th edition of its scientific and innovation conference on the 20th and 21st of June, 2024 at the Chandaria Centre for Performing arts, University of Nairobi Towers.
The association holds a scientific conference that aims to nurture young scientists and foster positive research culture among them in the field of health.
Scholars conducted a study to determine the levels of knowledge, attitudes, and practices of critical care nurses on enteral feeding of critically ill patients.
A sample of 135 critical care nurses from the Kenyatta National Hospital. Out of these, at least 96% had positive attitudes toward enteral feeding of patience in critical care.
The Dean Faculty of Health Sciences Prof. George Osanjo held talks with Prof. Olayinka Ogunleye from the Lagos State University College of Medicine.
It was all smiles as the University of Nairobi recognized 610 students during the Annual Student Recognition Ceremony held at Taifa Hall.
This prestigious event is organized to acknowledge and reward outstanding students who have consistently demonstrated exceptional performance in different fields.
The 8th edition of the Nairobi innovation week was held at university of Nairobi main campus. The three-day event saw innovators gather to showcase their creative innovations that are solving daily universal problems.
The Kenya Haemophilia Association (KHA) in collaboration with Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) and the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) held celebrations to commemorate world haemophilia day 2024.
World haemophilia day is celebrated every 17th day of April. This year’s celebration was themed “equitable access for all.” The event brought together students, medical practitioners, people living with Haemophilia and other key stakeholders in the field.
The University of Nairobi in partnership with the Kenyatta Hospital and New European Surgical Academy (NESA) held a second surgical workshop. The main focus being on obstetrics and gynecology health.
A team from NESA led by the founder Dr. Michael Stark and four other gynecology specialists were the main speakers during the workshop, training the attendees on new and improved skills for handling gynecology cases.
Scholars conducted research on Maternal and Umbilical Cord Blood Lead Levels on selected informal settlements in Nairobi, Kenya.
The study included mothers from the Dandora and Kariobangi estates who went to deliver at the Pumwani hospital. Blood samples and umbilical cord samples were collected and screened at the government chemist.
The Dean FHS Prof. George Osanjo hosted Dr. Andrew Gardner, a senior staff specialist anaesthetist in Department of Anaesthesia, Sir. Charles Gairdner Hospital, and Chair, Sir. Charles Gairdner Hospital Clinical Association.
Chuka University hosted a public lecture by Dr. Francis Wanyama, from the Department of Human Pathology at the University of Nairobi on 1st March, 2024.
Dr. Wanyama was invited as a chief guest at the event courtesy of Faculty of Science and Technology, Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences section.
The Nairobi Surgical Skills Centre (NSSC) received a digital upgrade on their equipment. An appreciation launch was held on 14th March, 2024 to thank the sponsors for the state of the art equipment.
The digital upgrade grant was donated by Proximie’s Amazon Web Services Health Equity Award within the Innovate+ Kenya Global program. This provided for hardware, license, and change management and an additional in-kind value.
The department of human pathology held an appreciation event for their staff who have recently retired from the department. The event which was held on 8th march 2024 brought together post graduate students, members of staff and the retirees for a session of merry as they bid them farewell.
The Faculty of Health Sciences held its first ever cultural week organized by the Association of Medical Students University of Nairobi (AMSUN) Art club. The event brought together medical students who got a chance to showcase their different talents during the week.
AMSUN Art is a club dedicated to providing a platform for medical students to express their talents and network with like-minded individuals. The week was packed full of interesting exhibitions, workshops and was crowned by a prom night.
On 31st January 2024, the Faculty of Health Sciences welcomed Prof. Patrick Verkooijen, the newly appointed Chancellor of the University of Nairobi. His visit was part of a tour around all faculties and campuses of the University.
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We are proud to announce a landmark achievement. The Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Health Sciences, at the University of Nairobi, in partnership with the Department of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Max Rady College of Medicine at the University of Manitoba, has been awarded a significant grant of approximately 70 million Kenyan Shillings (KSH) from the Canadian International Development Scholarships 2030 (BCDI 2030).
“UANDISHI-Building Capacity for Writing Scientific Manuscripts” is an innovative and experiential training program in mentoring and scientific manuscript writing aimed at building capacity for scientific writing, at the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) University of Nairobi (UoN); the program is hosted at KAVI-Institute of Clinical Research.
“UANDISHI-Building Capacity for Writing Scientific Manuscripts” is an innovative and experiential training program in mentoring and scientific manuscript writing aimed at building capacity for writing scientific manuscripts, at the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) University of Nairobi (UoN); the program is hosted at KAVI-Institute of Clinical Research.
The University of Nairobi on Friday, December 15, 2023 held its 70th graduation. Among the over 5,700 graduands was Mr. Kelvin Waweru, the valedictorian of the ceremony.
Kelvin, a Bachelor of Pharmacy student, was overjoyed by his and his fellow graduands’ achievement.
The University of Nairobi Faculty of Health Sciences on 1st December, 2023 officially launched the Afya Innovation Lab, a lab that aims to foster a culture of health entrepreneurship and innovation at the Faculty.
The Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) emerged the best performing faculty during the University of Nairobi annual performance contract signing and staff recognition awards held on 27th November, 2023.
The two in one event had the top officials signing their performance contracts in the presence of other members of faculty and staff. The ceremony marked an important step in ensuring high standards of service delivery to clients of the University.
The Association of Medical Students of the University of Nairobi (AMSUN) held the 2023 elections on 24th November, 2023.
The elections saw more than 20 participants contest for different head positions in the association.
The chairperson position had 3 contestants in total with the winner Mohamed Jamal(MJ) emerging top with a total of 735 votes.
Athman Mwatondo, a PhD scholar from the University of Nairobi's Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology has led a critical study on brucellosis, a neglected zoonotic disease impacting humans and livestock.
This research that is part of his ongoing doctoral research was supervised by his mentors Dr. Marianne Mureithi and Dr. Stephen Gichuhi both from UoN, alongside Dr. Bernard Bett from the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI).
UANDISHI-Building Capacity for Writing Scientific Manuscripts program held the certificate award ceremony to mark completion of the year 2023 training.
UANDISHI is an innovative and experiential blended mentor-mentee Scientific Manuscript Writing and Mentorship training being implemented at the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS), University of Nairobi.
The University of Nairobi in collaboration with UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (UNICEF ESARO) and other partners launched two short Social Norms courses on keeping children safe and reducing harmful practices that impact children.
The Faculty of Health Sciences Management Committee held a workshop on 2nd November, 2023.
The workshop was officially opened by the Faculty Dean, Prof. George Osanjo.
In his speech, Prof. Osanjo called on the committee members to work together as a team for the betterment of service delivery to students and stakeholders at the faculty.
The Faculty of Health Sciences is the winner of the 5th edition of the University of Nairobi annual sports day held on Friday, 3rd November, 2023.
This was a great improvement for the team that emerged as 2nd runners up in last year’s event.
The teams comprising of both staff and students is commonly referred to as Team Afya, produced sterling performance in different games categories.
The 6th International Conference on Health (ICH 2023) was held on 12th and 13th October 2023 at the Lecture Theatre III, at the Faculty of Health Sciences.
This was the first time that the conference was held in a hybrid session. It attracted at least 100 participants in person and more than 150 attendees online.
The University of Nairobi Dental school on 14th of October 2023 celebrated 50 years of existence.
Since being founded in 1974 the school has graduated at least 20 students each year. It prides itself having the highest number of alumni dentists practicing around the country.
A great commission, whether assigned or unassigned, has the tendency to have a palpable effect on the surrounding. It is with this regard that I bring forth an article which has a personal observation from an eye-witness, Dr OmbiruMotunga, Classmate and colleague to Sister Onu, who wrote:
On the 29th of September, 2023 the Association of Medical Students University of Nairobi (AMSUN) in partnership with Kenya Medical Association hosted the 2nd white coat ceremony for the first year class 2023/2024.
Over 600 students were admitted in the recently concluded 2023/2024 1st year admissions. The Faculty of Health Sciences had students from all around the country show up excited for their new academic journey.
The students were taken through biometrics registration where their details were taken to formally have them as students of the university.
In the rapidly advancing field of medicine, keeping up with the latest research and contributing to the existing body of knowledge is crucial for medical professionals. Manuscript writing serves as a platform for sharing discoveries, disseminating research findings, and sparking further discussions among experts in the field.
The University of Nairobi Alumni Association on the 7th of September 2023 paid a courtesy call to the Faculty of Health Sciences. Their visit targeted the Department of Pharmacy.
The meeting allowed discussions around strenghthening ties between the department and the Association through engaging in and supporting different activities in partnership to help grow both establishments.
On the 6th of September 2023 visitors from Italy including a representative from the embassy of Italy and a Professor of Urology from Campus Bio Medico University of Rome. The courtesy call aimed at setting up collaborations between the Faculty and other medical stakeholders from Italy. In attendance was a representative from the Ministry of Health- Kenya Dr. Ouma Oluga.
Scholars conducted a study to determine the admission patterns of orthopedic and trauma patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital. The study included reviewing 109 patient charts to determine the cause of admission.
The study revealed that a majority of patients admitted with trauma and orthopedic injuries were of middle age between 25 and 64 years. The average age was 33.8 years. More men than women were admitted for the same.
Dr. Sylvia Opanga was awarded the Judith K. Jones award for impact on public health through phamacoepidemiology.
The award was in recognition for her demonstrable impact on public health through work in pharmacoepidemiology.
The award was presented to Dr. Opanga during the 39th International Conference on Pharmacoepidemiology & Therapeutic Risk Management in Canada.
"Go, See, Learn and Change" This was the parting shot by Prof.Wamai Carnelian African
Diaspora Fellow from Northeastern University, Boston, USA during his seminar on collaborative global health.
As a health system expert, Prof. Wamai had a loaded presentation on a life of work and
passion in collaborative global health. He highlighted dimensions of global health including security and finance as an approach to this very important branch of health care.
“UANDISHI-Building Capacity for Writing Scientific Manuscripts” is an experiential manuscript writing training and mentorship program being implemented at the Faculty of Health Sciences, and domiciled at KAVI-ICR.
Elimination and prevention of mother to child human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission remains a global public health concern. Scholars conducted a control case study on determinants of human immunodefiency virus (HIV) transmission among children born to HIV- infected mothers on Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) program. The study included cases specifically from Kilifi County.
The department of Human Pathology on Thursday 3rd August 2023 hosted Prof. Véronique Blanchard from Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany at the Faculty of Health Sciences, for a public lecture on the Omics discipline “Validation of the serum N-glycome based biomarker for ovarian cancer via a multi-centre study in Kenya and Germany”
A wound care symposium organized by the wound society of Kenya was held on 28th, July 2023 at the
University of Nairobi at Faculty of Health Sciences Lecture Theatre Three.
The colorful event had a host of doctors speaking on different topics concerning wound care. The
topics included basic wound care knowledge, wound dressing and modern technology, nutrition in
wound care management and management of chronic wounds.
KAVI-Institute of Clinical Research (KAVI-ICR) was awarded the 2022 International AIDS Vaccine Initiative
(IAVI) External Quality Assessment (EQA) Awards For Tier 1 and Tier 2. This is the second year running
that the Institute has won this prestigious award. It recognizes the best performing laboratories
amongst their Clinical Research Centres in Africa. The Institute at the University of Nairobi, KNH Campus
was first among Tier 1 and the Kangemi site among Tier 2.
Pain management is key in delivering quality health care for patients. This was the
main message during a training conducted by Kenya Hospice and Palliative Care
Association(KEHPCA) on Pain and palliative care. The hybrid training saw more than
100 participants in attendance.
The training targeted this year's finalists to equip them with palliative care
knowledge to deliver better care for their patients as they head out for their
internships.
Prof. Cheserem opened the training officially. She encouraged the finalists to attend
Scholars conducted a study on hematological abnormalities among patients with chronic kidney disease.
The study conducted on 120 patients over a period of six months, revealed that about a third of the patients presented neutrophilia, which is an indication of inflammation in the patient’s body. Microcytic anaemia is the most common haematological abnormality and is likely due to iron deficiency.
The University of Nairobi (UoN) and Wondfo Biotech Company Limited jointly launched a laboratory training center that will offer an opportunity to local researchers jointly with their counterparts from China to innovate technologies that are best suited in addressing local health challenges.
The launch of the centre came as a result of a signed collaboration between UoN and Wondfo Biotech Company Limited, a Chinese manufacturer and distributor of diagnostic equipment.
The University of Nairobi Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) and Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) will host the 6th International Conference on Health (ICH 2023) from 12th to 13th October, 2023.
The conference will bring together leading healthcare practitioners and intellectual leaders from Kenya and around the world. The insights from the conference will provide directions for the health agenda in Kenya and globally.
CONFERENCE THEME:
Optimising health outcomes through evidence based care.
CONFERENCE SUB-THEMES:
A comparative study on knowledge and attitudes of Female Genital Mutilation was conducted nurses and midwives in Cyprus and Kenya.
It is estimated that 200 million women are living with Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). FGM is a violation of human rights. It has detrimental effects on women's physical and psychological health. Nurses and midwives have an essential role in the management and prevention of FGM.
The University of Nairobi’s partnership with Energy Circle Australia has led to the introduction of the use of Artificial Intelligence assisted medical devices to help improve the testing and diagnosis of non-communicable diseases at community level. The initial focus being in Hypertension and diabetic retinopathy.
A study conducted by scholars on women planning conception revealed that they are more
prone to Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Infections.
The study aimed at developing a risk score to identify women with higher likelihood of
contracting Chlamydia Trachomatis infection. This would determine prioritization of
patients at risk for lab testing.
CT infection testing is a very costly affair. To encourage early detection, identification of
those at higher risk is key. With the development of the risk chart, women planning
On Monday 19th June 2023 a team from Charité University Berlin German paid a visit to the University of Nairobi Faculty of Health sciences.
The University of Tennessee Nursing College paid a visit to the Faculty of Health sciences University of Nairobi. The courtesy call came after a signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the two universities for academic collaboration.
The meeting had representatives from different departments of the UoN FHS. The meeting saw discussions on capitalizing on research which is in line with both University’s’ goals. Integrated learning including simulation and virtual reality in the nursing world were also a key point of discussion.
Medical experts from the University of Nairobi (UoN) Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) and Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) launched guidelines aimed at fighting antimicrobial resistance.
The experts urged Kenyans to use anti-biotics appropriately to stop Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR) in the country.
Antimicrobial Resistance is a fast spreading pandemic that threatens the wellbeing of humanity because of the inability to treat simple infections due to resistance from the cause bacteria.
The Kenyatta National Hospital held its 2nd Clean-up day on the 10/06/2023 to commemorate World Environment Day. In attendance were the KNH fraternity, management and various stakeholders of the hospital.
Kenya belongs to a high incidence region known as Africa’s oesophageal cancer corridor. Research on EC in Kenya has gone highly unnoticed. EC in Kenya is unique in its high percentage of young cases.
A study was conducted and the focus was mainly on significant risk factors such as alcohol drinking, genetic factors, malnutrition and hot food/drink. Future directions in the study and prevention of EC in Kenya were also discussed.
The Chair department of Obstetrics and Genecology and acting Dean Prof. Eunice Cheserem welcomed a team from Anhui Medical University on 31st May 2023. The courtesy visit was able to bring chairs and administrators from various departments of the faculty.
The Faculty of Health Sciences organized a tree planting day on 31st May, 2023 at the Kenyatta National Hospital Campus.
Various departments took part in the activity that was led by the acting Dean, Prof. Eunice Cheserem.
Prof. Cheserem emphasized on the need to plant more trees to save the planet.
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The association between vaginal washing and HIV risk may be mediated by vaginal washing-associated changes in vaginal microbiota.
The Vice Chancellor Prof. Stephen Kiama was at the Faculty of Health Sciences as he presided over the launch of Orthopaedic Surgery multimedia seminar room on 18th May, 2023.
While observational evidence suggests that people behave more prosaically toward members of their own ethnic group, many laboratory studies fail to find this effect.
The medical camp organized at the Diocese of Murang'a Catholic parish on 12th May,2023 was a resounding success, providing essential healthcare services to the local community. The event brought together Nursing students from the University of Nairobi and the University of South Alabama, who volunteered their time and expertise to ensure the smooth running of the camp. Led by Dr. Lilian Omondi from the University of Nairobi and Dr.
More than 65 students from the Faculty of Health Sciences were among the 800 awardees honoured during the University of Nairobi Students’ Recognition Award ceremony held on 5th May, 2023 at Taifa Hall.
The mental health treatment gap – defined as the difference between the number of people who have mental disorders and those who can access appropriate treatment.
The 2nd annual Leave No Medic Behind (LNMB) charity run was held on 29th April, 2023.
The run which was organized by the Association of Medical Students of the University of Nairobi (AMSUN), aims at raising funds to support the financial needs of underprivileged students pursuing medicine.
The annual event brings together health professionals, enthusiasts, and supporters, united by their passion for making medical education accessible to all.
This year's event was graced by Faculty of Health Sciences Dean, Prof. George Osanjo.
Advancements in Obstetrics and Gynaecological surgery in the 21st Century are necessary and needed in the healthcare system. These sentiments were echoed by leading doctors and health providers on the 28th and 29th of April 2023 during a workshop organised by the University of Nairobi (UoN).
In Kenya, there is lack of evidence on existing dementia care pathways, with minimal or no presentation for dementia-related symptoms in health care settings.
A study was conducted to determine whether Keloid history affected reoccurrence. This was an eventual longitudinal study to determine whether histopathological parameters of keloid influence recurrence.
Keloids are fibro proliferative disorders characterized by high recurrence rates, with few factors known to influence the same. Patients with keloids managed by surgical excision were followed up at Kenyatta National Hospital between August 2018 and July 2020.
A study has revealed proper detection, assessment and management of post-operative pain in neonatal patients is vital to mitigate poor outcome.
In various settings analgesic were and are routinely used in neonate post-operatively, hence there was need to objectively determine successful agents which will eventually be recommended.
A study was conducted in Turkana county on vaccine storage and distribution practices in the last mile of vaccine supply chain in Turkana county. Leading scholars aim of the research was to analyse data and give presentations on vaccines quality and potency.
Patient care drives the healthcare system. These were sentiments by the healthcare stakeholders as they gathered on 31.03.23 for a symposium dabbed patient and family centred care at the Kenyatta National Hospital Training, Research and Innovation Centre.
Ramesh Saxena is the new Chairperson of the University of Nairobi Students Association at the Faculty of Health Sciences.
Saxena emerged the winner in the student's election held online on Friday 24th March, 2023.
Team Ramesh, garnered 1,254 votes against Team Milton which got 1145 votes.
Other members in Team Ramesh are:
Tecla Katana - Vice - Vice Chairperson
Reuben Kagai - Secretary General
Renny Orenge - Treasurer
Mwende Kanabu - Sports and Social Welfare Rep
Purity Moshi - International Students Rep.
Stress has been defined as any external or internal drive which threatens to upset organisms balance. Stress is a common phenomenon that cuts across race or cultural background and any developmental stage.
The University of Nairobi hosted the Italian President on 16th March, 2022 at Taifa Hall.
The President delivered a lecture touching on Climate Change...........
Scholars conducted a study on factors associated with HIV stigma among youth living with the
virus in Kenya. Most if not all participants confessed to having faced at least one form of stigma
from the people they associated with; friends, family or even sexual partners.
Scholars conducted a study on patients living with diabetes to evaluate the quality of life they lead focusing on those suffering from vision impairing diseases caused by diabetes.
Diabetic retinopathy is the most common vision disease. It is a disease that affects the retina caused by high levels of blood sugar which is diabetes.
Integration of cervical cancer screening in family planning clinics has allowed for more reproductive-aged women to be screened according to scholars.
The study conducted in the coastal Mombasa, Kenya revealed that the presence of screening facilities in family planning clinics has enabled the health workers to reach many women aged 15 to 49 years.
Obstetric emergencies can arise at any point during labor, necessitating rapid and skilled intervention to minimize adverse outcomes for both mother and child.
Emergency obstetric drills have become a vital component of modern obstetric care in order to guarantee that healthcare providers are well-equipped to manage such situations.
“For me HIV is more than a disease; it is an injustice. With everything we know from 40 years of this pandemic, the science, the drugs, the prevention tools, no one should be infected by HIV and no one should die from AIDS related causes. We can end the ugly inequalities driving HIV! We have all the tools to prevent and treat HIV and enable people to live long and healthy lives. If we do the right thing, we can end the injustice of AIDS.
The procession for the late Prof. George Magoha at the Faculty of Health Sciences is scheduled to take place on Wednesday 8th February, 2023 at the faculty of health sciences and this will affect the faculty’s inside parking area from 6:00am-11:30am. All the students and staff are therefore advised to park at the New Pharmacy Building, Nursing and Old Pharmacy parking areas. You are further required to only use the car with a valid University sticker. Attachment
Prof. David Wedge from the University of Manchester, United Kingdom was hosted at the University of Nairobi, Faculty of Health Sciences for a cancer seminar where he gave a talk on Cancer Evolution and Ethnicity.
The University of Nairobi USAID Fahari ya Jamii project, in partnership with the Nairobi City County Government was honored to host Dr. John Nkengasong, the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator, at the Mathare North Health Centre on 24th January 2022.
The visit provided an opportunity to reflect on the progress and successes achieved over the past 20 years through the implementation of programs aimed at ending HIV in the county.
The Faculty of Health Sciences Dean Prof. George Osanjo hosted the High Commissioner, Botswana Embassy Ontumetse Ontumetse who paid him a courtesy call on 23rd January, 2023.
The two held discussions on exploring possibility of establishing partnership with academic institutions offering medical programs in Botswana.
The Faculty of Health Sciences Dean Prof. George Osanjo signed the 2022/2023 performance contracts with the departmental heads on Monday 9th January, 2023.
Prof. Osanjo called on the chairs to embrace teamwork in their various departments as they aim at reaching the set targets.
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“UANDISHI-Building Capacity for Writing Scientific Manuscripts” is an innovative and experiential training program in mentoring and scientific manuscript writing aimed at building capacity for writing scientific manuscripts, at the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) University of Nairobi (UoN). This program complements other training programs within FHS/UoN, and is hosted at KAVI-Institute of Clinical Research.
Miheso Collins Lemashon, a graduate from the Faculty of Health Sciences with a Bachelor of Science degree in Medicine and Surgery specializing in Human Anatomy was privileged to give the valedictorian speech during the 68th University of Nairobi graduation ceremony.
He had the highest aggregate score of 90.5 points which earned him a first class honors.
“UANDISHI-Building Capacity for Writing Scientific Manuscripts” is an innovative and experiential training program in mentoring and scientific manuscript writing aimed at building capacity for writing scientific manuscripts, at the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) University of Nairobi (UoN). This program complements other training programs within FHS/UoN, and is hosted at KAVI-Institute of Clinical Research.
The Faculty of Health Sciences produced a stellar performance at the University of Nairobi annual Staff Performance and Recognition Award Ceremony held on Monday, 5th December 2022.
The Department of Medical microbiology and immunology emerged the best department overall in the performance contract for Financial Year 2021/2022 for the second year in a row.
The University of Nairobi (UoN) through its USAID funded Fahari ya Jamii project joined the rest of the world in commemorating World Prematurity Day at Pumwani Maternity Hospital in Nairobi County.
The occasion was graced by the Health CS Susan Nakhumicha who noted that preventing deaths among babies born too soon is a public health priority.
On the 11th of November 2022 the University of Nairobi Faculty of Health Sciences French club; AFRÉME convened a meeting for some of its members to share their experience during their elective in Paris,France for six weeks.
The three speakers Esperancia Kapanga, Nikita Muthuri and Diana Lughanje covered various facets of their experiences both within and without the hospital including their travel not only within France but also to various other countries across Europe.
On November 9, 2022, the USAID Fahari Jamii project, in collaboration with Nairobi City County, received a delegation from the US Agency for International Development Kenya and East Africa (USAID/KEA) at the Milimani village and Lunga Lunga health center in Viwandani Ward. The visit's objective was to interact with the community health systems for sustained health service delivery in reproductive, maternal, child, and adolescent health, family planning, and WASH.
The Operation Theater Practitioners Alliance of Kenya (OTPAK) in collaboration with Professor Jag Dhanda from Brighton and Sussex Medical School held an educational workshop for Kenyan physicians.
Over the course of 3 days, attendees were lectured on multiple concepts, ranging from virtual reality to fracture management, and taught multiple surgical procedures on cadavers.
Antimicrobial stewardship encourages appropriate antibiotic use, the specific activities of
which will vary by institutional context. We investigated regional variation in antibiotic use by
surveying three regional public hospitals in Kenya.
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2. Navigate to My Ballots
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3. Click on the red poll icon
4. Select the post you would like to cast a vote (E.g Chairman, Vice Chairman, Treasure etc)
5. Select your Preferred candidate
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The Faculty of Health Sciences emerged 2nd runners up in this year’s University of Nairobi annual sports day.
The teams comprising of both staff and students commonly known as Team Afya, had an impressive performance during the games.
Team Afya won gold medals in chess (women) and rugby; silver medals in netball and chess (men), and bronze medals in hockey, basketball, swimming and athletics.
Prof. Vishva Dixit, an alumnus of the University of Nairobi was decorated with the Bijvoet Medal by Bijvoet Centre for Biomolecular Research at Utrecht University in Netherlands.
Prof. Dixit graduated from the University of Nairobi with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery in 1980. He then joined Washington University School of Medicine and served as a resident in the Department of Pathology.
Scholars conducted a study to determine whether the time-frame between the time of death and when
samples for Minimally Invasive Tissue Sampling (MITS) were collected affects the results gotten.
MITS technique is an alternative for complete diagnostic autopsy. It involves sampling specific tissue-cell samples for determining the cause of death. This method however, must be aided by other data for it to be successful. It is mostly used by low and middle income level countries because of its cost effective nature.
Becoming a medical student is in itself a big feat. Not only is it the first of many steps towards becoming a doctor, but it is also the beginning of a journey of 6 years that is like no other.
For this reason, the Association of Medical Students at the University of Nairobi (AMSUN), decided to usher in the new crop of medical students in the style and manner that this momentous occasion deserves.
That is with the first ever White Coat ceremony at the university.
The University of Nairobi held its 67th graduation ceremony on 23rd September, 2022.
A total of 3553 graduands were conferred with degrees and diplomas and one Honoris Causa. A total of 85 PhD 595 Masters degrees, 2508 Bachelor degrees, 62 Post Graduate Diplomas and 302 Diplomas were conferred to the well deserving graduands for their accomplishments.
It is always a pleasure and joy to welcome new students to the Faculty of Health Sciences.
The 2022/2023 academic year’s freshmen were admitted from 19th to 21st September, 2022. Over 500 undergraduate students were admitted to pursue different courses offered at the faculty. The courses are medicine, pharmacy, nursing, and dentistry.
Bronchiectasis (BE) is a disease that affects the bronchial area of the lungs. Its most common symptom
being recurring productive cough in the patient. In Africa in particular, many children are reported to be
suffering from chronic BE Despite the efforts made all around the word to create awareness about it.
Scholars therefore conducted a research on the challenges and barriers to the care for BE child patients
in Africa.
A higher percentage of children below the age of fifteen years diagnosed with BE were found to be HIV
From doctors to Honorable Members of Parliament, Senator and Deputy Governor. The Faculty of Health Sciences alumni have proved they can propel the health agenda in the country by going for elective posts to represent their constituents in the National Assembly and Senate.
In addition to the surgical skills they studied in medicine at the University of Nairobi, they also picked leadership skills that have enabled them take their careers to the next level.
We take a look at our alumni who were elected in the just concluded general elections.
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A study was conducted by scholars on predicators of postnatal depression(PND) in slums in Nairobi, area Kenya.
The study was done in two maternal clinics attended by mothers from slum areas-Riruta and Lang’ata maternal and child health clinics. The study included postnatal mothers between the ages of 18 to 40 years a majority being between ages 18 to 24 years with new borns aged between six to ten weeks. The new mothers underwent a test to determine whether or not they suffered from PND and if they did how severe it was.
The prevalence of HIV among men who have sex with men in Kenya has been on the rise. A group of
scholars conducted a study to analyze the transmission patterns of the disease to aid in curbing the HIV
epidemic in Kenya.
Most Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM) were found to travel from Coast province to Nairobi and eventually Kisumu.
It is common that assessing the biochemical values of blood helps in identifying the functional disorders of different body systems and organs such as liver, kidneys and many more. However, in this review, assessing the biochemical values were deemed significant in determining reliable blood donors at Kenyatta National Hospital. The evaluation was gender-based and the findings showed a gender difference of biochemical values in both male and female.
The list of students admitted to pursue different programmes at the University of Nairobi Faculty of Health Sciences for the Academic Year 2022/2023.
The students were placed to study at the University of Nairobi by the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS).
The University of Nairobi Vice Chancellor Prof. Stephen Kiama officially commissioned the state of the Art Centre for Healthcare and Innovation located in Westlands, Nairobi County.
The University of Nairobi Vice Chancellor Prof. Stephen Kiama commissioned health facilities supported by Central Province Response: Integration, Strengthening and Sustainability Project Plus (CRISSP+) project in Kiambu and Kirinyaga Counties.
The Vice Chancellor was accompanied by Prof. Evelyn Waigayu, Ag. Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences, and CRISSP+ project Principal Investigator, Dr. Jared Mecha.
Findings from a study conducted by experts revealed that children and adolescents living with HIV are
more likely to be affected by oral diseases compared to those without the virus.
Children aged between 6 years and 12 years who are mostly transitioning between primary to
permanent teeth were the targeted children in the stud. A higher percentage of them were found to be
suffering from various dental related diseases.
Untreated dental carries, dry mouth and mouth ulcers were most prevalent in the children who were
Faculty of Health Sciences acting Dean Prof. Eveline Wagaiyu hosted Prof. Krishnashree Achuthan, Dean of Postgraduate Programs in Amrita University, India.
During the meeting,the two explored the possibility of partnership between the two institutions.
"UANDISHI-Building Capacity for Writing Scientific Manuscripts” is an innovative and experiential scientific manuscript writing mentorship and training program that is aimed at building capacity and fostering scientific manuscripts writing skills and publication output at the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS), University of Nairobi (UoN). The program is hosted by KAVI-Institute of Clinical Research (KAVI-ICR) through a collaborative IAVI grant secured by Dr.
An analysis performed by scholars from the University of Nairobi identified that adults who are patients with stage 5 chronic kidney disease have positive attitude to nutrition management but dismiss the essence of nutrition management exercises such as potassium reduction, the consumption of supplements, comprehending nutrition information, and fluid control despite their education and income status.
The University of Nairobi USAID Fahari ya Jamii project in partnership with the Nairobi Metropolitan Services held a maternity open day on July 7, 2022, for the residents of the Ruaraka Sub-County. Many expectant women and the NMS Deputy Director of Health, Dr. Carol Ngunu, graced the festive celebration held at the Baba Dogo health center where they were also set to launch the new maternity wing.
A study conducted by scholars from the University of Nairobi has shown that women who are exposed
to vaginal washing have a lower chance of conceiving naturally compared to those who do not practice
vaginal washing especially around their fertility period of their cycle.
According to the study, women who practice vaginal washing with water only have a higher chance of getting pregnant compared to those who wash with water and soap.
The fight against Tuberculosis (TB) was stepped up following the launch of new tools to help in the diagnostic and treatment of the disease in Kenya.
The tools which were launched in Mathare North Health Facility aim at curbing the spread of TB in Kenya by introducing modern and efficient tools to test and monitor patients of TB for their full recovery and prevention to those who have been exposed to the disease.
The AMSUN gazette is a monthly publication by the University of Nairobi School of Medicine that highlights various articles written by medical students under the Association of Medical Students of the University of Nairobi (AMSUN).
You will find research work, medical innovations, exciting personal stories, literary reviews, opinion pieces, sports and fitness articles, poems and a huge variety of other works of art that are guaranteed to leave you fully entertained.
Cervical cancer is a preventable disease. Despite this, the annual incidence globally is projected to increase from 570,000 cases currently to 700,000 by 2030, and most of these will be among young under-educated women in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) (1, 2). The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine offers the potential to eliminate cervical cancer if routinely available and used based on recent studies (3). This is especially important in LMICs where the cost of cancer care can be prohibitive including biological medicines (4).
Two medical students from the University of Nairobi (UoN) Faculty of Health Sciences are the minds behind a health management information system developed to help healthcare practitioners become highly efficient at delivering quality care.
Victor Ireri, a 6th year medical student and the current Chairman of the Association of Medical Students University of Nairobi and his counterpart Clarence Rugar also a 6th year say EHS Biodata is a one-stop solution for a great clinical journey.
The Association of Medical Students of the University of Nairobi (AMSUN) hosted its 12th Scientific Conference on the 9th and 10th June, 2022.
The event was officiated by Prof. Julius Ogeng’o, the Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs and the awards and closing ceremony hosted by the Faculty of Health Sciences Dean, Prof. Evelyn Wagaiyu.
The Association of Medical Students University of Nairobi (AMSUN) Leave No Medic Behind Initiative Charity Run was held on Saturday 4th June 2022.
The event which was held at Kenyatta Campus was flagged of by Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs, Prof. Julius Ogeng’o.
Faculty of Health Sciences acting Dean, Prof. Eveline Wagaiyu hosted Prof. Rungano Jonas Zvobgo, the Vice Chancellor of Great Zimbabwe University (GZU) on Thursday 02 June, 2022.
Prof. Zvobgo was accompanied by Prof. Jacob Mufunda, Dean School of Medical and Health Sciences at GZU.
UoN’s USAID Fahari ya Jamii project took part in the Nairobi accelerated COVID-19 vaccination campaign launch at Kibra Level 3 Hospital on Thursday, 2nd June 2022. The campaign targets to have at least 70% of the population in Nairobi vaccinated in the next six weeks. Currently, 48.9% (1,492,877) of the population in Nairobi is fully vaccinated against a targeted population of 3,052,494 persons.
The University of Nairobi and National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation NACOSTI hosted the Strengthening Research Ethics Review and Oversight in Kenya (STrek) Conference at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on Tuesday May 24- 26, 2022.
The inaugural brain tumour conference was held on 20th-21st May, 2022 at the Faculty of Health Sciences(FSH), University of Nairobi(UoN).
The hybrid conference was hosted by the Units of Anatomic Pathology and Neurosurgery and together with the Brain Tumour Association of Kenya (BTAK). The conference theme was; ‘Creating awareness for brain tumour care in Kenya’.
Dr. Sylvia Opanga, a senior lecturer in the Department of Pharmacy scooped the top award at Nairobi Innovation Week 2022.
Her health innovation on Diabetic patient diary emerged top in the staff category during the 3-day event held at the University of Nairobi.
According to Dr. Opanga, her innovation was inspired by COVID-19 pandemic.
The Faculty of Health Sciences (FSH) produced outstanding results during the University of Nairobi 3rd Prize Presentation Ceremony held on 6th May, 2022.
It was all cheers as FHS dominated the prize recipients list for the 2019/2020 and 2020/2021 academic years.
The awards ranged from gold medals, cash prizes and trophies from over 100 donors and partners.
Scientists from the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) have dominated the list of best scientists according to the latest Alper-Doger (AD) Scientific Index 2022 rankings.
Among the scientists who appeared in the top 100 list are the late Prof. Elizabeth Ngugi, Prof. Walter Jaoko, Prof. Ruth Nduati, Dr. Manasi Kumar, Prof. Omu Anzala, and David Ndetei.
PATH has announced the appointment of Prof. Fredrick Were MD, MMed, PhD as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors.
Prof. Were’s appointment was announced in a statement on PATH official website.
Background.
Using classical and genomic epidemiology, we tracked the COVID-19 pandemic in Kenya over 23 months to determine the impact of SARS-CoV-2 variants on its progression.
Methods.
SARS-CoV-2 surveillance and testing data were obtained from the Kenya Ministry of Health, collected daily from 306 health facilities. COVID-19-associated fatality data were also obtained from these health facilities and communities. Whole SARS-CoV-2 genome sequencing were carried out on 1241 specimens.
Results.
HIV-1 transmission dynamics involving men who have sex with men (MSM) in Africa are not well understood. We investigated the rates of HIV-1 transmission between MSM across three regions in Kenya: Coast, Nairobi and Nyanza. We analysed 372 HIV-1 partial pol sequences sampled during 2006-2019 from MSM in Coast (N=178, 47.9%), Nairobi (N=137, 36.8%), and Nyanza (N=57, 15.3%) provinces in Kenya. Maximum-Likelihood (ML) phylogenetics and Bayesian inference were used to determine HIV-1 clusters, evolutionary dynamics, and virus migration rates between geographic regions.
Gonda Mohamed Salim is the newly elected Chairperson of the University of Nairobi Students Association (UNSA) Faculty of Health Sciences.
Team Gonda was unopposed in UNSA elections held on 25th March, 2022.
It was a big day for the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) as it shone brightly at the University of Nairobi (UoN) Performance Contracting and Staff Recognition Awards FY 2020/2021 ceremony.
The event which was held at Taifa Hall on March 23, 2022 was presided over by Vice Chancellor Prof. Stephen Kiama.
Faculty of Health Sciences acting Dean, Prof. Eveline Wagaiyu led departmental chairs in signing their performance contracts for the year 2021/2022 on 11th January, 2022.
During the exercise, Prof. Wagaiyu urged the departmental heads to strive and achieve the targets they signed for and assured them of her support.
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Stephen Kiama was on a two-day visit to the Faculty of Health Sciences(FHS) to meet and engage members of staff at the faculty.
On Monday 31 January, 2022, the VC visited the Department of Pharmacy and Dental Sciences, while on Tuesday 1st February, 2022, he visited the Department of Medicine and Nursing respectively.
The Office of the Dean of Students and Career Services joined hands with Creative & Innovative Ideas (CNI) to run a Mental Health Challenge.
Select students with the best ideas received prizes in Taifa Hall main Campus.
Administration and Student Association Leadership held a consultative meeting to discuss student association's activities for 2022, in addition to the O3 Plus project and the RADA App.
A consultative meeting was held between the Vice Chancellor of the University of Nairobi Prof. Stephen Kiama, Kajiado County Governor H.E. Joseph ole Lenku, his Deputy Hon. Martin Moshisho, and the PI of the HORN Project Prof. Mathew Baylis.
“UANDISHI-Building Capacity for Writing Scientific Manuscripts” is an innovative and experiential training program in mentoring and scientific manuscript writing, aimed at fostering scientific manuscripts writing skills and output, at the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS), University of Nairobi (UON). This program complements other existing research training ventures within FHS and is hosted at KAVI-Institute of Clinical Research (KAVI-ICR). IAVI funds UANDISHI through a collaborative grant secured by Dr.
A study highlighted that a syndromic approach to the management of sexually transmitted diseases (STIs) is recommended in areas without adequate laboratory support.
Dr. Marianne Mureithi is among the selected 20 women in science globally to receive the Female Science Talents Intensive Track 2022.She is the current Chair of the Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology and Senior Research Fellow at KAVI-Institute of Clinical Research at the University of Nairobi.
The world’s largest cleft-focused organization, Smile Train, has partnered with the leading University in the region, University of Nairobi , through the Department of Surgery to offer full scholarships to medical residents based in Africa to study plastic and reconstructive surgery. The scholarship program will support 20 resident doctors over the next five years in which each resident will receive $19,000 - $22,750 (KES. 2.1- KES. 2.3 million) per year.
Dr. Asha Sigei an alumna of the University of Nairobi has been appointed as the new Chief Pathologist and Medical Director of the Iredell Memorial Laboratory in the United States of America.
Her appointment was announced in a statement published on Iredell Health System website on 6th January, 2022.
She studied medicine at the University of Nairobi School of Medicine and graduated in 2010.
Dr. Sigei completed a year-long internship in Kenya before moving to the United States for further studies.
Authors: Paul J. Fleming, Monika Doshi, Gary W. Harper, Frederick Otieno & Robert C. Bailey
The University of Nairobi held its 66th graduation ceremony on 17th December, 2021. On this occasion, the University celebrated the hard work of 6,647 graduands, ushering them out into the world to utilize their knowledge, skills and behavior to build the nation and serve their communities.
Speaking during the 66th graduation ceremony, the Chancellor, University of Nairobi, Dr. Vijoo Rattansi, urged the graduating class to always remain determined and hopeful.
Tell us your name and some bit of family and education background.
My name is Dr. Rebecca Adut Dau. A daughter of two nations, Kenya and South Sudan.
I studied at Ruaraka Academy and did my KCPE exams in 2010 and scored 416 marks. I later on joined The Kenya High School and sat for KCSE in 2014 where I scored A and joined the University of Nairobi to study Pharmacy.
The University of Nairobi joined the world in marking World Aids Day 2021 on 1st December, 2021.
The day that is marked internationally highlights the urgency in eliminating the inequalities that drive pandemics around the world. The Global AIDS Strategy (2021-2026) adopted at the 2021 UN High-Level Meeting on AIDS has outlined ending inequalities as key to fighting AIDS. This fight is integral because inequalities have fueled AIDS and other pandemics; these inequalities have been known to inhibit proven solutions to AIDS prevention and treatment.’
The University of Nairobi is among 28 organizations that have received funding from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to combat antimicrobial resistance and other healthcare threats through the establishment of the Global Action in Healthcare Network (GAIHN) and the Global Antimicrobial Resistance Laboratory and Response Network (Global AR Lab & Response Network) that cover more than 50 countries worldwide.
The Association of Medical Students University of Nairobi (AMSUN) is set to hold elections to elect new leaders.
AMSUN has set up the rules and regulations that will govern the elections that will be held at a date that will be announced soon.
Below are the rules:
The Rotary group in Kenya and abroad in collaboration with the University of Nairobi, the World Wide Medical Education and the University College of London launched a COVID-19 Multimedia Medical training project on 24th November, 2021.
There was an increase in utilization of vitamins and immune boosters during the emergence of COVID-19 disease.
This was revealed in a study conducted by a number of scholars, among them Dr. Sylvia Opanga from the Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi.
The study further revealed that no antimalarials or antibiotics were dispensed without a prescription despite the hype and requests.
The University of Nairobi Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) and Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) held the 5th International Conference on Health (ICH 2021) from 27th to 29th October 2021.
The virtual conference brought together leading healthcare practitioners and intellectual leaders from Kenya and around the world.
Dr. Anne Kihara, a senior lecturer at the University of Nairobi (UoN) Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology is the president elect of International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (FIGO).
Background Most of the deaths among neonates in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) can be prevented through universal access to basic high-quality health services including essential facility-based inpatient care. However, poor routine data undermines data-informed efforts to monitor and promote improvements in the quality of newborn care across hospitals.
Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) Dean Prof. James Machoki hosted a team of officers from the Defence Forces Medical Training School who were on a benchmarking tour at the Faculty.
The Defence Forces Medical Training School is a medical training facility in the Kenya Defence Forces and is in the process of transitioning into a College of Health Sciences, a constituent College of the National Defence University- Kenya (NDU-K).
Medical experts from the University of Nairobi (UoN) Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) spearheaded the development of guidelines on case management of COVID-19 in Kenya released by the Ministry of Health (MoH).
The team of experts that developed the guidelines was led by Dr. Loice Ombajo, senior lecturer at the University of Nairobi and Head of Infectious Disease Unit at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH).
The University of Nairobi (UoN) Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) welcomed first year students to pursue various medical courses at the Faculty for the academic year 2021/2022.
The students physically reported from Monday 20th to 22nd September, 2021 and went through the admission process that included biometric registration, verification of documents and grouping.
The University of Nairobi (UoN), has signed a Collaborative Agreement with Harley Street Fertility Centre, Kenya Limited (HSFC KE) to enhance training, clinical care and research in advanced techniques in human reproduction.
Professor Fredrick Were was conferred with a degree of Doctor of Science (in paediatrics) of the University of Nairobi (UoN) during the 65th virtual graduation ceremony held on 24th September, 2021.
Prof. Were’s citation was read by UoN Vice Chancellor, Prof. Stephen Kiama before being awarded the DSC by UoN Chancellor Dr. Vijoo Rattansi.
Please see attached orientation programme of first year students 2021/2022 academic year.
The University of Nairobi will commence a new academic year on Monday, September 20, 2021. Applicants who received a formal letter of offer to join the University this academic year 2021/2022 are required to complete the registration process online.
Registration is the process by which you formally enroll at the University. The online registration window for all new students will open from Monday, September 13, 2021. All applicants are required to register during this period.
Below are the lists of students admitted to pursue different programmes at the University of Nairobi Faculty of Health Sciences for the Academic Year 2021/2022.
The students were placed to study at the University of Nairobi by the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS).
More than 10 top performers in 2020 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) will join the University of Nairobi (UoN) Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) to study medicine.
Simiyu Robin Wanjala who topped in the national exams had wished to study medicine at UoN. His dream has come true after the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) placed him to study Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at UoN.
Public health measures employed to curtail development and spread of disease should ideally pose no harm to targeted communities.
The University of Nairobi (UoN) College of Health Sciences (CHS) has signed a collaborative training and research agreement with Harley Street Fertility Centre Kenya Limited (HSFC KE).
The agreement will see the two organizations carry out training, clinical care, and research in human reproduction with emphasis on advanced assisted reproductive techniques at CHS, HSFC KE and affiliated fertility and andrology clinics.
Are you a young Kenyan interested in telling your community’s stories through photography?
The UNFPA Kenya Kenya Country Office has launched a photo competition to raise awareness on the progress made and challenges that remain in Kenya’s march towards the 3 ZEROES namely:
Zero preventable maternal deaths
Zero unmet need for family planning
Research scientists from the University of Nairobi have teamed up with their colleagues from other African countries to form the Sisulu Foundation for African and Pandemic Disease Response (The Sisulu Foundation).
The College of Health Sciences (CHS) scooped the 1st runners up position during the 3rd edition of the University of Nairobi (UoN) annual sports day 2021.
CHS staff and students showed their prowess in various indoor and outdoor games to emerge the second overall college.
The inaugural CHS fitness event was held on Saturday 12th June, 2021 at the school gym and games room located at the KMSH.
The University of Nairobi officially launched a center of excellence that uses data-driven approaches to control infectious diseases in Kenya and Africa.
The Center for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis (CEMA) was launched at the College of Health Sciences (CHS) on 9th June, 2021.
College of Health Sciences (CHS) Principal, Prof. James Machoki led staff and students in a drive to plant 500 trees at Kenyatta Campus on 18th May, 2021.
The tree planting exercise was carried out simultaneously in seven sites at the University of Nairobi (UoN).
Safety concerns, need for more information, fear of side effects, lack of trust in the government or the vaccine, short duration that vaccine development has taken and concerns on efficacy are the attributes to COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among healthcare workers in Kenya.
According to an online survey conducted by researchers from the University of Nairobi, College of Health Sciences, there is need for deeper engagement through health facility platforms and professional associations to address specific fears and questions on the vaccine by the healthcare workers.
Emerging zoonotic viruses are one of the greatest threats to human health and security, as evidenced by the increasing frequency of disease outbreaks.
To date, the main pre-emptive response to these outbreaks has been extensive, cost-heavy efforts to document virus diversity in wildlife (eg, PREDICT and the Global Virome Projects).
The University Health Services has now been registered as a COVID-19 Vaccination Centre by the Ministry of Health and the Nairobi County Government, through the Nairobi Metropolitan Services.
The Vaccination will commence on Thursday April 8, 2021 at 8.30AM outside of the Main Students Clinic. It should be noted that the University Vaccination Centre will be required to observe Government prioritization guidelines and to comply with COVID-19 health protocols. In this regard, the following categories of the priority target groups will be eligible:
The University of Nairobi (UoN) is set to commence COVID-19 vaccination for staff and students following the setup of a vaccination center at the University Health Services (UHS).
The University of Nairobi College of Health Sciences (CHS) and Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) will host the 5th International Conference on Health (ICH 2021).
The conference will bring together leading healthcare practitioners and intellectual leaders from Kenya and around the world.
There are high hopes COVID-19 vaccines will help end the pandemic. However, there have been claims about these vaccines that have received mixed reactions from all quarters some advocating for the vaccines and others heavily criticizing the vaccines based on the manner in which the vaccines were hurriedly developed and approved raising safety and effectiveness concerns.
Through the sponsorship of the Health-Professional Education Partnership Initiative (HEPI)-Kenya, the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health enrolled 19 students to pursue the recently launched Fellowship in Epidemiology.
The University of Nairobi (UoN) College of Health Sciences (CHS) is among three public health institutions that has benefited from a donation of medical equipment from the Republic of Hungary and the Republic of Slovenia.
The assorted medical equipment worth Kshs. 20M was officially handed over to CHS in a ceremony that was held on 12th February, 2021.
UoN Vice Chancellor Prof. Stephen Kiama was represented at the event by Prof. Julius Ogengó, Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs.
The University of Nairobi in Collaboration with the African Development Bank and Education for Sustainable Development in Africa (ESDA) is pleased to invite you to the African symposium on higher education, whose theme is: Strengthening the Role of Universities to Produce Home grown Solutions to Africa’s Development Challenges.
UoN 2021 Virtual Open Days will be taking place on 18th- 19th February 2021 the theme this year is skill sets for emerging trends.
Associate Professor of Internal Medicine / Endocrinology and a Specialist in Diabetologist Prof C.F Otieno has been re- elected as the Dean School of Medicine; University of Nairobi.
The School of Pharmacy College of health Sciences is the 3rd best performing Teaching school under the category of all teaching schools and faculties with departments in the University of Nairobi.
The Electronic Election of the Dean School of Medicine is set to be held on Wednesday 3rd February 2021, A Mock election will be held on Monday, February 1st 2021. Voting will be on February 3rd 2021 between 7.00 a.m up to 4.00 p.m.
ETAT+ training aims to equip medical students and health care workers with pertinent skills and competences to handle the most common clinical conditions in children under the age of 5 years.
Find below the provisional Norminal roll for AMSUN election 2021, for all AMSUN (MBchB students) kindly confirm whether your name(s) appears in the list.For any bonifide member not in the list Email: amsunchair@gamil.com indicating Full names,admission Number and Level of study.
Qwetu Residences the most preferred student accommodation in Nairobi on Tuesday January,19 2021 donated to the College of Health Sciences hand washing basins and 8 benches;This will indeed go alongway in promoting safety,wellbeing and strengthening mutual cooperation between the two institutions.
The University of Nairobi (UoN) prides in taking a leading role in training of qualified healthcare professionals as it celebrates its golden jubilee this year.
The celebrations to mark UoN’s 50 years of existence since its inception in 1970 were led by the Chancellor, Dr. Vijoo Rattansi on 10th December, 2020.
The University of Nairobi (UoN) College of Health Sciences (CHS) on Monday 14th December, 2020 hosted a delegation from Tunisia Health Alliance and Kenya Healthcare Federation (KHF). The delegation was received by CHS Principal, Prof. James Machoki M’Imunya and Dr. Peter Arimi, Technical Lead, Operations, Strategic Partnerships and Linkages, Center for Research, Innovation and Grants Advancement (CERIGA)
The University of Nairobi (UoN) Chancellor Dr. Vijoo Rattansi conferred degrees and awarded diplomas to 5,709 graduands during the 64th UoN graduation ceremony held on 11th December, 2020.
This was the second graduation ceremony the University successfully held virtually in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic.
During the ceremony, the University awarded honorary degrees to Prof. Julia Ojiambo and Prof. Micere Mugo.
The University of Nairobi (UoN) College of Health Sciences (CHS) is among three public health institutions that will receive a donation of medical equipment from the Republic of Hungary and the Republic of Slovenia. The other institutions are Spinal Injury Hospital and Kericho Teaching and Referral Hospital.
The donation of the assorted medical equipment to CHS is an initiative by Dr. Elly Nyaim (acting Chairman Department of Surgery) and Dr. Julius Kiboi (acting Dean School of Medicine).
The University of Nairobi (UoN) virtually joined the world in marking 2020 World Aids Day on 1st December.
The theme for this year’s commemoration was ‘Global Solidarity and shared responsibility’.
Team United Servants Leadership Association (USLA) will represent College of Health Sciences (CHS) students in the University of Nairobi Students Association (UNSA).
Team USLA emerged victorious in the hotly contested election by garnering 1,060 against their competitors team Impact and Progress who managed to get 1,057.
The University of Nairobi (UoN) was among 11 universities that received a donation of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) courtesy of Equity Group Foundation and the Kenya COVID-19 Fund Board.
Over 750 first year students who were admitted to the University of Nairobi (UoN) College of Health Sciences (CHS) physically reported to campus on 9th November, 2020.
The UNSA Students 2020 online elections will be held on Friday November 13th, 2020 across all Colleges of the University in line with the elections timelines and the UNSA Constitution 2017 and Rules and Regulations Governing Students Elections, 2017.
The online version of the Varsity Focus September 2020 is out. The edition focuses on our activities for the first half of the year. In this issue we covered the installation of the 8th Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Stephen Kiama, who also shared his vision for the University.
All graduates of the 63rd Congregation for the conferment of degrees and award of diplomas held on September 25, 2020 are requested to collect their certificates at the University of Nairobi Central Examinations. Click on Download link for Details.
UoN research week 2020 is the 3rd Annual event hosted by the University of Nairobi in October each year. The week featured over ten different conferences covering a diverse range of academic disciplines.
The 63rd University of Nairobi (UoN) graduation ceremony was held virtually on 25th September, 2020 at the Great Court.
UoN Chancellor Dr. Vijoo Rattansi conferred degrees and awarded diplomas to 2,851 graduands who followed the event that was streamed live due to COVID-19 restrictions.
The University of Nairobi (UoN) School of Medicine received Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) support worth 12 million Kenya shillings from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
The PPEs were handed over to UoN Vice Chancellor, Prof. Stephen Kiama by Mark Meassick, the Mission Director of USAID Kenya and East Africa on 16th September, 2020.
The University of Nairobi (UoN) College of Health Sciences (CHS) formally welcomed first year students for 2020/2021 academic year during the first virtual orientation on 2nd September, 2020.
Welcome to the University of Nairobi! Congratulations to all of you for the hard work that p
The College of Health Sciences (CHS) formally welcomed freshmen for 2020/2021 academic year during the first virtual orientation on 2nd September, 2020.
During the orientation, the students were addressed by the college Principal, Prof. James Machoki and Deputy Principal, Prof. Evelyn Wagaiyu.
The University of Nairobi (UoN) College of Health Sciences (CHS) has launched a funds drive to assist doctors during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
Please find the approved Semester Schedules for the Academic Year 2020/2021/2022 for your noting. Click on relevant Links to Download.
The College of Health Sciences (UoN) wishes to take this early opportunity to congratulate and welcome all the students who have been selected for the various degree programmes at the premier university, the University of Nairobi.
First years useful downloads link for information relating to,students Information Handbook 2020/2021, Online Registration: Frequently Asked Questions, Procedure For Inter/Intra Faculty Transfers, Procedure for Inter-University Transfer, Sports Information, Security & Safety Orientation Brief to New Students among others.
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Video Links are here to increase your engagement with the college of Health Sciences and the University at large. There are many wonderful university of Nairobi YouTube videos online expressing Research, Welcome messages, Communication from management, Media talks, conferences among others.
Link to the College of Health Sciences (CHS) First Years Orientation
The Students Information Handbook has been prepared to guide and facilitate orientation of students at the University of Nairobi.
The Academic Year 2020/2021 will commence on Monday 31 August 2020 and the first thing you need is your letter of Admission. If you do not have your letter of admission, please write an email to admissions@uonbi.ac.ke with details of your name, programme to which you have been admitted to and KCSE Index Number..
Orientation, registration, classes and examination will all be exclusively be conducted online via various virtual platforms.
RE: ADMISSION AND ORIENTATION OF FIRST YEARS - 2021
The 225th University Senate held on Wednesday 4th August 2021 considered and approved the Revised Semester Schedules for the 2021/2022 Academic Year.
Please note the following important dates and activities:
Monday 13th September 2021
Early Online registration of First Years begins
Monday 20th September 2021
Physical reporting to the University for all Module I First Years
SWA to organize for the accommodation of the students
A study has shown an increase in the use of antibiotics and antimalarials in Africa and Asia due to corona virus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
The study was conducted by Dr. Sylvia Opanga, a senior lecturer at the School of Pharmacy, University of Nairobi together with other scholars in Africa and Asia.
Dr. Opanga presented the study with its findings during the UoN-CHS COVID-19 Research Forum held on Tuesday 4th August, 2020.
The College of Health Sciences (CHS) COVID-19 Response and Research Committee continues to hold virtual research forums to discuss research being conducted at CHS towards COVID-19 response.
The 3rd forum was held on 21st July, 2020 where Prof. Peter Mungai, from the School of Medicine was the presenter.
The College of Health Sciences (CHS) COVID-19 Response and Research Committee held its second virtual research forum on 14th July, 2020, a week after holding the inaugural session on 7th July, 2020.
The presentation and discussion during the 2nd session revolved around offering psychological support to frontline healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The College of Health Sciences (CHS) COVID-19 Response and Research Committee held inaugural virtual research forum on 7th July, 2020.
The main objective of holding the session was to discuss research being conducted at CHS towards COVID-19 response.
There are several exciting research projects lined up for presentation during the sessions that will be held every Tuesday from 9am to 10am.
Catch up with Dr. Loice Ombajo, a senior lecturer at the University of Nairobi and Head of Infectious Disease Unit at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) interview on Citizen Television.
Dr. Ombajo has been on the frontline of case management at KNH since Kenya reported the first coronavirus (COVID-19) case in March 2020.
The University of Nairobi (UoN) School of Dental Sciences (SDS) received a donation of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic containment items on 23rd June, 2020.
The University Health Services (UHS) also benefited from the donation as it continues to offer services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The College of Health Sciences is pleased to announce the appointment of Prof. Evelyn Wagaiyu as the Deputy Principal.
Prof. Wagaiyu’s appointment was made by the University of Nairobi Vice Chancellor Prof. Stephen Kiama following the approval by the Council.
Prof. Wagaiyu, a specialist periodontologist once served as the Dean School of Dental Sciences.
Are you a Kenyan living with a disability? You might be eligible for this scholarship to study at the University of Nairobi!
Development Pathways is excited to announce the launch of the Krystle Kabare Scholarship.
One Kenyan student with disabilities will be awarded full academic funding to study a Masters degree at the University of Nairobi.
The PENDA Consortium is pleased to launch a full-time studentship for one researcher with disabilities to conduct research to improve the evidence surrounding Disability Inclusive Development.
The Consortium is committed to building the capacity of researchers with disabilities from LMICs, and so is launching an exciting new PhD Programme - a partnership between LSHTM and University of Nairobi.
Prof. Omu Anzala, Dr. Loice Achieng’ Ombajo and Dr. Marybeth Maritim were among the 68 kenyans who have been recognized by the President for their distinguished and outstanding service in helping the country steer through the Covid-19 pandemic.
The novel corona virus pandemic is behaving like a big river whose flow can be slowed for some time by building dams. Building dams holds back the water but if heavy rains continue even the dam is unable to hold all the water and the excess either spills over causing damage or it is released in a controlled manner. This appears to have been the underlying principle when the Covid-19 pandemic public health campaigns were designed in the United Kingdom (UK).
Online Webinar on COVID-19: From Science to the Dental Clinic
COVID-19: FROM SCIENCE TO THE DENTAL CLINIC Speaker: Dr. Hudson Alumera BDS, MDS (Periodontology) Specialist Periodontist & Implant Surgeon, School of Dental Sciences; University of Nairobi. Moderator: Dr. A. Wetende Lecturer and Specialist Periodontontist, School of Dental Sciences, University of Nairobi.
The spread of covid-19 will soon be under control all over the world and economies will open up fully for social and business interactions. It has been predicted by World Health Organization (WHO) that the disease will become endemic which means that Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) measures must become a continuous process to prevent recurrence or outbreaks.
Covid-19 pandemic will sooner or later be controlled but it is anticipated to become endemic in some parts of the world. The infection prevention and control measures which have been instituted should therefore not be abandoned.
The Operating Theatre Practitioners Association of Kenya (OTPAK) donated 200 face shields to the University of Nairobi (UoN) College of Health Sciences Principal, Prof. James Machoki.
The face shields were handed over to Prof. Machoki on 12th May, 2020 by OTPAK Chairman Prof. Pankaj Jani, who is also a lecturer in the Department of Surgery, School of Medicine. UoN.
The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in more business transactions, classes, lectures and different types of meetings being conducted via online platforms. Some people are still on the learning curve with regard to use of these relatively new channel as well as how to conduct themselves when participating in whichever way. Online etiquette or netiquette is the set of rules that is recommended for online communication.
Start or further your career in medicine by applying to study your dream course at the University of Nairobi College of Health Sciences.
Application is open for May and September, 2020 intake for the courses listed below.
For application visit application.uonbi.ac.ke
Medical experts from the University of Nairobi (UoN) are set to conduct clinical trials for three possible coronavirus disease (COVID-19) drugs.
The covid-19 pandemic which has ravaged the world in 2020 will be remembered for having caused many unfortunate deaths around the world. In days to come, it will also be remembered for other bad things as well as some good effects in social life and in industries such as education.
The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) that has so far infected 2,996,614 people and killed 207,023 others globally continues to pose a great danger to human life.
The University of Nairobi (UoN) College of Health Sciences (CHS) Principal Professor James Machoki has called for increased investment to strengthen the research infrastructure and capacity of Kenyan universities in the wake of coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
According to Prof. Machoki, there is need to carry out Covid-19-related research that covers scientific, medical, economic, behavioural and communication areas.
The University of Nairobi (UoN) Center of Excellence in HIV Medicine (COEHM) Project continues to lead the way in the fight against HIV in Kenya.
The University of Nairobi, Central Kenya Response - Integration, Strengthening and Sustainability plus Project (CRISS+ Project) is a 5 year (2017-2022) PEPFAR-funded HIV prevention, care & treatment project in partnership with Kiambu and Kirinyaga County health departments, Kiambu People Living with HIV/AIDS (KIPEWA) and the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT).
The University of Nairobi (UoN) Vice Chancellor Prof. Stephen Kiama paid a visit to the College of Health Sciences (CHS) to familiarize himself with the University’s support to the government’s response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
The Ministry of Health (MoH) announced the first case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Kenya on 13th March, 2020.
MoH went ahead and came up with projections of the COVID-19 cases in the country and announced precautionary measures to curb the spread of the disease.
We are currently in the midst of a global pandemic associated with the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
The key to halting the rapid spread of the COVID-19 and ‘flattening the infection curve’ is public adherence to drastic and rapidly evolving public health prevention measures that are now being widely implemented around the world.
Dr. Nasser Nyamweya and Prof. Kennedy Abuga discuss the subject of face-masks which have been the focus of much debate in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Also mentioned are the importance of manufacturing standards and environmental concerns.
Below is their article.
The outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic disrupted so many functions and operations across all sectors in all countries in the world.
Following the announcement of the first COVID-19 case in Kenya, the government directed all learning institutions to be shut down as one of the measures to stop the spread of the disease.
Hand sanitizers are one of the key tools being utilized to control the spread of the novel SARS-CoV-2 (coronavirus). The principle component and active ingredient of hand sanitizers that are recommended for coronaviruses is alcohol at a concentration of at least 60% (v/v). The two formulations developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) are based on either ethanol or isopropyl alcohol. The WHO formulas also include hydrogen peroxide and glycerin as a humectant. Commercial hand sanitizers may contain other additives such as polymeric thickeners (e.g., Carbomer), f
The outbreak of COVID-19 that was initially identified in China in December 2019 continues to grow.
Researchers, scientists and scholars across the globe are working tirelessly to get a cure that will help stop COVID-19.
The University greatly appreciates the efforts by staff and students from the College of Health Sciences for their continued dedicated service to help end the COVID-19 pandemic.
Their efforts can not go unnoticed following the Ministry of Health announcement about the recovery of two patients who had contracted the disease.
The two, Ivy Brenda Cherotich and Brian Orinda had been quarantined for 23 days at Mbagathi Hospital.
With the emergence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, commonly referred to as the coronavirus, hand sanitisers have gone from being niche products to one of the most widely discussed means by which to control the spread of the virus.
Although soap and water are the gold standards for handwashing to reduce the risk of contracting or transmitting coronaviruses, hand sanitisers provide an alternative when the former are not available or unsuitable.
Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID19) is a new respiratory illness that can easily be spread from person to person.
COVID-19 is spread through contact with droplets produced by a person who is sneezing or coughing or contaminated surfaces or objects.
COVID-19 can cause severe symptoms like fever, cough, headache, body aches and difficulty in breathing.
COVID-19 is preventable through;
–Washing your hands with soap and running water or using an alcohol based hand sanitizer,
There is need for Kenyans to adjust how they live or work to ensure social distancing is maintained in the wake of coronavirus disease (COViD-19) outbreak.
Already Kenya has 28 confirmed cases of COViD-19 as of 25th March, 2020. When the first confirmed COViD-19 case was reported in Kenya, the the government announced measures to fight the disease and the measures have been continously been reviewed to help stop the spread of the disease.
Reported cases of coronavirus disease (COViD-19) as of 25th March, 2020 11.00 am, stood at 434, 643 globally.
Researchers from the University of Nairobi (UoN) have joined the world in search for a coronavirus (covid-19) vaccine as countries grapple with the pandemic.
The disease has so far killed more than 14,500 people globally with 340,066 confirmed cases in 192 countries and territories.
In light of the H.E. President decree on COVID-19 , UoN has taken certain steps in response.
This survey aims to assess the university community's knowledge and practice around COVID 19 to develop further strategies to contain the pandemic.
A team of experts from the University of Nairobi held a public forum to enlighten the masses on the deadly coronavirus that has killed 4,900 and infected 132,000 people globally.
The experts drawn from different fields reiterated the need for personal hygiene to stay protected from the new coronavirus that was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Scientists are working around the clock to develop a vaccine for the new coronavirus that has spread to almost all continents across the world and killed more than 4,000 people.
Dr. Marianne Mureithi, a lead research scientist at KAVI-ICR, projects a period of 12 to 18 months for scientists to develop a vaccine for the virus.
Funding and effort has gone into understanding the body’s immune response to HIV, with scientific investigations of the blood. Now a team of UoN researchers KAVI-Institute of Clinical Research (KAVI-ICR) at the University of Nairobi has been awarded two research grants from the National Institute of Health (NIH) and the Swedish Research Foundation to investigate the body’s defense but this time studying the mucosal tissues of sexual organs.
FOCUS ON THE COVID-19 INFECTIONS
It’s hard not to feel a sense of impending doom when reading about the coronavirus infection, known as COVID-19, sweeping the globe.
University of Nairobi Vice Chancellor Prof. Stephen Kiama visited the College of Health Sciences on 2nd March, 2020.
The VC was welcomed by the College Principal Prof. James Machoki.
H e met staff from the School of Public Health thereafter toured the library to see the progress of renovations being done before heading to inspect the new building that will house the School of Pharmacy.
Cochlear implant surgeries will soon be offered by Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) surgeons from the University of Nairobi and Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH).
The good news was revealed by KNH CEO Dr. Evanson Kamuri during the event that was held to mark World Hearing Day at the College of Health Sciences on 3rd March, 2020.
Prof. Omu Anzala and Dr. Moses Masika both from KAVI Institute of Clinical Research (KAVI-ICR) have outlined helpful measures that can be undertaken to reduce the risk of corona virus outbreak in Kenya.
According to Prof. Anzala there is no vaccine for the virus that has so far killed more than 3000 people globally.
“There is no vaccine for corona virus, the nearest we are drug development,” Prof. Anzala says.
COMMENCEMENT DATE – 2019/2020/2021 ACADEMIC YEAR
The University of Nairobi wishes to inform the following groups of students that the commencement date of the 2019/20/21 Academic Year is as follows:
MONDAY, 9 MARCH 2020
Tailored services for adolescents and young adults (AYA) living with HIV may improve treatment outcomes.
Although HIV programmes have implemented varied approaches to enhance AYA services that could be leveraged to support transition to adult services, there is need to conduct research on the impact of these services on health outcomes.
Deaths following surgery are the third largest contributor to deaths globally, and in Africa are twice the global average.
Kenya should go on high alert over the outbreak of corona virus that has so far killed more than 2,600 people globally.
Prof. Omu Anzala from KAVI-Institute of Clinical Research KAVI-ICR University of Nairobi says the spillover of the virus that emanated from Wuhan, China could emerge from anywhere.
Cancer has in recent times acquired an eerie omnipresence in the minds of our countrymen as they see all kinds of personalities, big and small go down with the disease.
The mood in our country today is governed by the fear of cancer through rumours peddled by people who most of the time lack the right information and know-how that can guide the fidgety population about what is actually going on.
The University of Nairobi (UoN) College of Health Sciences (CHS) played host to the funeral service for Prof. Francis Plummer, a renowned HIV researcher from Canada.
Prof. Plummer died on 4th February, 2020 in Nairobi. He was visiting Kenya to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the University of Manitoba and University of Nairobi research collaboration he helped to establish.
Coronavirus was first reported in Wuhan, China in December 2019. More than 1000 people have died since the outbreak.
The University of Nairobi (UoN) College of Health Sciences (CHS) was among the institutions of higher learning that were invited to showcase their products to the students of Mang’u High School during the school’s Career Fair 2020.
Most of the students expressed interests in joining UoN, which is Kenya’s premier institution of learning to achieve their career dreams.
Long acting Hormonal contraceptives and multipurpose methods could be “Game Changers”: Male Hormonal Contraception
The delegation of the University of the West Indies (The UWI) led by Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal:
The University of Nairobi (UoN) held its 62nd graduation on 20th December, 2019.
The graduation ceremony was led by the Chancellor Dr. Vijoo Rattansi.
Click here to access the University of Nairobi 62nd graduation booklet.
After the completion of revamping its system of websites, the University of Nairobi (UoN) has now embarked on generating and uploading quality content aimed at increasing its visibility on the web.
Speaking when he met the website team on 6th December, 2019, UoN acting Vice Chancellor Prof. Isaac Mbeche urged the team to work together with the aim of increasing the university’s visibility on the web.
The Mr and Miss College of Health Sciences (CHS) is an endeavor aimed at the restoration and redefinition of mental health.
Unlike most pageants, outward appearance is only a small focus of for the judges. Other qualities like character, talent and community service are given a more emphasis.
The 2nd African Council of International Neonatal Nurses Conference was held on 14th - 15th November 2019 at the College of Health sciences University of Nairobi.
The Council of International Neonatal Nurses (COINN) and GEI will hold COINN’s Africa conference under the theme Universal Health Care: Saving the Newborn.
Medics and other stakeholders in the health sector are a worried lot as a result of rising cases of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs).
The NCDs disease burden is on the rise not only in Kenya but across the globe.
The mobile application, RADA , developed by UoN students creates a safe space for students to share, seek counseling, get professional information on sexually transmitted Infections and diseases,
Having been nominated to represent Kenyan universities at the 30th Summer Universities Games in Italy, Romana Ochanda, 5th year MBCHB student is determined to conquer the waters. We caught up with were after jetting back to the country from Italy.
My name is Romana Adero Ochanda, a 5th year medical student at the University of Nairobi.
Antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC) has been associated with improved infant outcome in mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV-1. Epitopes of these ADCC-mediating antibodies remain unidentified. CD4-inducible (CD4i) epitopes on gp120 are common ADCC targets in natural infection and vaccination. We tested whether CD4i epitope-specific ADCC mediated by maternal antibodies or passively-acquired antibodies in infants is associated with reduced MTCT and improved infant survival.
We caught up with Sharon Wakoli, a 6th year MBCHB student at the School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences. She has continued to make big strides in taekwondo, a game that is mostly associated with men, but for her the sky is the limit for her taekwondo journey.
What interested me in taekwondo:
KAVI Institute of Clinical Research enrolled the first volunteer to start a phase 1 clinical trial to test a novel HIV vaccine candidate, BG505 SOSIP.664 gp140.
The study dubbed the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative W001 (IAVI W001) is aimed at assessing the safety of the candidate and to determine if vaccination induces the human immune system to produce proteins known as neutralizing antibodies (NAbs).
Prof. Peter Mungai, the Director of the East Africa Kidney Institute (EAKI) will be the happiest man on earth once the construction works of the kidney hospital will be completed.
According to him, he has had a dream of building a kidney hospital for many years and its completion will be a dream come true.
Prof. Walter Jaoko, Director KAVI-Institute of Clinical Research was one of the ten individuals who were honoured at the Ten out of Ten (1O/10) Awards held at the House of Lords in the Palace of Westminster, London on 9th September, 2019.
The Ten out of Ten Awards aims at facilitating an important conversation about the intersection that must converge in order to meet the UN targets of globally ending all new HIV diagnosis by 2030.
A group photo of student leaders and Environmental Sustainability Committee members after the meeting.
College of Health Sciences Environmental Sustainability Committee held a meeting with student leaders to sensitize them on environmental matters.
The meeting which was chaired by the committee’s chairperson Dr. Mary Kinoti was held at the School of Medicine Boardroom.
Fourth year undergraduate students being trained on how to conduct endodontic procedures at the phantom head skills…
Charitè-Universitätsmediizin Berlin (CUB) and University of Nairobi (UoN) exchange program is a 1-month fully sponsored research-based elective. It was pioneered by a student in 2016 with 3 cycles since.
The 2018 recipients were: Becky Wanjiku Njuguna, Brian Bundi Nyamweya, Evans Mutia Mutwiri, Mandela Kibiriti Mwangi, Ruth Kwamboka Nyang'aya and Sandra Obaje Maseno.
The following account is an attempt to summarize our collective experience:
Charitè University and hospital:
The School of Dental Sciences held its Hippocratic Oath ceremony for the graduates of class 2017 on Friday 17th November 2017 at the School of Dental Sciences.
The oath was administered by Dr. Regina J. Mutave – Dean School of Dental Sciences, to the (20) Bachelor of Dental Surgery students who qualified for the award of Degree in Bachelor of Dental Surgery by the University of Nairobi.
This open-label, randomised, longitudinal crossover study includes healthy Kenyan VZV-seropositive women at low risk for HIV infection. Participants receive a single dose of a commercial live-attenuated VZVOka vaccine at either week 0 (n=22) or at week 12 (n=22) of the study and are followed for 48 and 36 weeks postvaccination, respectively. The primary outcome is the change on cervical CD4+ T-cell immune activation measured by the coexpression of CD38 and HLA-DR 12 weeks postvaccination compared with the baseline (prevaccination).
A section of teaching staff from the College of Health Sciences successfully finished a pedagogy, andragogy and mentorship training held from 27th to 29th May, 2019.
The 3-day workshop was conducted by the Centre for Pedagogy and Andragogy (CEPA) based at the College Of Education and External Studies in Kikuyu Campus.
The College of Health Sciences (CHS) held a Capacity Building training for Corruption Prevention Committees and Integrity Assurance Officers on Monday, 8th April, 2019.
The workshop which was organized by the University of Nairobi in liason with the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) was held in the School of Medicine Boardroom.
The event was graced by Prof. Stephen Kiama, the acting DVC Human Resource and Administration.
