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.
