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).