There exists a fascinating contrast when comparing Geriatric care, the specialized medical attention for the elderly, in Kenya and Germany.
This distinction in medical care was discussed during a panel session hosted by the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) in collaboration with the Global Heart Berlin-Nairobi exchange program on 30th April 2026.
In the quest to bridge education globally the University of Nairobi (UoN) is developing a plan to forge a collaborative academic partnership with the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.
This initiative aims to share expertise, enhance the quality of education and research between the two institutions and to identify potential areas for collaboration and mutual growth.
Members of the University of Nairobi’s (UoN) First Aid Club underwent a transformative and elite Fire rescue marshal training at the St John Ambulance Kenya Headquarters on 18th April 2026.
This high-impact session sharpened critical competencies in fire prevention, emergency response, evacuation leadership, and crisis coordination of 29 club members.
In marking 32 years from the infamous Tutsi genocide in Rwanda, the University of Nairobi (UoN) hosted a symposium on genocide prevention on 22nd April 2026.
The event served as a profound reflection on Rwanda's remarkable journey of renewal, underscoring Africa's collective dedication to avoid another genocide.
Recent findings indicate the need for optimization of vaccine placement for rabid animal bites within rural Kenyan healthcare network.
Disparities in access to care in acquiring targeted interventions for rabid animal bites like vaccinations are a major barrier in healthcare provision especially in rural areas in Kenya.
The Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) hosted a delegation from Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) on 7th April 2026 for an inspection of the Schools Medicine and Dentistry training facilities and their suitability to offer medical training at the University of Nairobi, Kenyatta National Hospital (UoN-KNH) campus.
Staff and students from the Faculty of Health Sciences joined other members of the University of Nairobi (UoN) on the 2nd April, 2026 in the annual tree planting exercise at the Faculty of Agriculture, Upper Kabete campus.
The event saw approximately 250 trees planted reaffirming the university’s commitment to upholding sustainability and environmental conservation.
Pomp and colour marked this year’s University of Nairobi (UON) International Students’ Day, where students from different nationalities showcased their diverse cultures.
The event held under the theme; Stronger together through cultural diversity, was held on 27th February 2026 at Taifa Hall.
The University of Nairobi (UoN) in association with Keyatta National Hospital (KNH) held a weeklong health webinar from 23rd - 26th February, 2026, where various medical issues were discussed from cancer to lymphoedema.
The Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) stood out in excellence as the best performing faculty in this year’s edition of the University’s Staff Recognition Awards.
Ever the beacon of scholarly and professional excellence in healthcare, the faculty emerged as the best performing faculty at the 2025-2026 Financial Year. This cemented the faculty as an embodiment of the standards to which the University aspires
