Findings from a study conducted by experts revealed that children and adolescents living with HIV are
more likely to be affected by oral diseases compared to those without the virus.
Children aged between 6 years and 12 years who are mostly transitioning between primary to
permanent teeth were the targeted children in the stud. A higher percentage of them were found to be
suffering from various dental related diseases.
Untreated dental carries, dry mouth and mouth ulcers were most prevalent in the children who were

Faculty of Health Sciences acting Dean Prof. Eveline Wagaiyu hosted Prof. Krishnashree Achuthan, Dean of Postgraduate Programs in Amrita University, India.

During the meeting,the two explored the possibility of partnership between the two institutions.

"UANDISHI-Building Capacity for Writing Scientific Manuscripts” is an innovative and experiential scientific manuscript writing mentorship and training program that is aimed at building capacity and fostering scientific manuscripts writing skills and publication output at the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS), University of Nairobi (UoN). The program is hosted by KAVI-Institute of Clinical Research (KAVI-ICR) through a collaborative IAVI grant secured by Dr.