The University of Nairobi Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) has embraced a new chapter in medical education with the introduction of Proximie’s telepresence technology, a platform that allows real-time surgical collaboration and teaching.

Speaking during the launch, Dean FHS Prof. George Osanjo said the technology will transform how medical students and residents are trained.

The University of Nairobi Faculty of Health Sciences has admitted 620 new students for the 2025/2026 academic year.

The students, who reported on Monday, 18th August, 2025, will pursue degree programs in Dentistry, Pharmacy, Medicine and Surgery, and Nursing.

On Wednesday, the Faculty hosted a formal welcome and orientation ceremony, highlighted by the address by the Dean, Prof. George Osanjo.