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.

Procedure on how to cast your vote.

1. Login to the eVote system (https://vote.uonbi.ac.ke)
2. Navigate to My Ballots
Note: You are already enrolled in NUPSA Ballot, which you are eligible to vote
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
6. Submit your vote by clicking the button “CAST YOUR VOTE”