Kenya Institute of Primate Research - KIPRE hosted the IPMB Workshop themed "Improving the capacity in biotechnology/ molecular biology of trainers to resolve challenges to the Kenyan Society".

2 days to go! Apply for a PhD studentship seeking to explore antibody repertoire diversity in African populations, which is crucial for designing regionally effective HIV vaccines based at KEMRI-Wellcome under SANTHE Apply now: shorturl.at/1Y5sp Deadline: August 10

The Lunga Lunga One-Stop Border Post plays a crucial role as a busy gateway between Kenya and Tanzania, managing a significant flow of passengers and cargo vehicles. Effective management at this key facility is essential to prevent the spread of Mpox and ensure regional safety.

Kenya and Tanzania have conducted a Joint Rapid Assessment at the LungaLunga and Horohoro border points to identify and address common risks, including disease outbreaks, radiological hazards, environmental challenges, and chemical threats. The multisectoral teams reviewed the

The Ministry of Health has strengthened its emergency response following the Hillside Endarasha Academy fire in Nyeri. Cabinet Secretary Dr. Deborah Barasa, visited the school today and confirmed the deployment of medical supplies, including trauma and mass casualty kits, as well

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NPHI is making its preparations to contribute to the development of the National Action Plan for Health Security [NAPHS].This is a preparatory meeting for a future development forum that will encompass all relevant stakeholders: MoH,other ministries,partners,NGOs,among others.

Department of Biological & Life Sciences in partnership with Phage Hunters Training & Research, are facilitating a workshop to equip post-graduate students & researchers with hands on training on phage isolation, genome analysis & comparative genomics to advance phage therapy

1/ Prof. Alfred Orina, DVC Research and Technology Development presided over the closing ceremony of Phage (small viruses) isolation, genome analysis and comparative genomics workshop. He represented the VC, Prof Benedict Mutua.

🅽🅿🅷🅸 🅷🅰🅿🅿🆈 🅳🅰🆈 Our transition process couldn't have been made possible without the support of Head of Public Service felix koskei,CS Health Dr Deborah Mlongo Barasa, E.G.H.,PSs Mary Muthoni Muriuki, CBS, HSC & PS Harry Kimtai,Health DG Dr. Patrick Amoth, EBS,SCAC CEO Simon Indimuli among other relevant stakeholders

Infection prevention and control is essential in outbreak response, to protect health workers, family members and community in direct or indirect contact with cases. During the ongoing filovirus training in #Nairobi 🇰🇪 first responders from Kenya conducted step-by-step #IPC

During filovirus disease outbreaks, designated treatment centres are crucial for patient care and controlling transmission. During today’s training at World Health Organization (WHO)’s Emergency and Preparedness hub in #Nairobi, 🇰🇪 first responders learned how to set up and run these centres safely - step

A highly skilled workforce of first responders is the backbone of health emergency response. On the last day of filovirus disease outbreak training at World Health Organization (WHO)'s Emergency Preparedness and Response hub in #Nairobi, trainees tested their skills in a final step-by-step simulation.

#Kenya is advancing development of its second National Action Plan for Health Security #NAPHS II. The plan builds on recent assessments and promotes a resilient, One Health approach—integrating human, animal, environmental, and national security sectors to close critical

Consultative Meeting with the British High Commission on the Joint Emergency Program. The British Deputy High Commissioner & Permanent Representative to UNEP and UN Habitat Mr Edward Barnett handed over Ten-Seconds Triage [TST] Kits to the KNPHI led by Ag. DG Dr Kamene Kimenye

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KNH participated in a multi-agency disaster preparedness drill held at the Railways Embakasi Station. The exercise began with a briefing by Dr. William Sifuna, the Incident Commander from the National Disaster Management Unit (NDMU).

PUBLIC ALERT: SIMULATION EXERCISE We wish to notify members of the public of a planned multi-agency emergency simulation exercise at Mombasa Beach Hotel. The drill will involve teams from the Police Service, medical responders and firefighting units, aimed at testing emergency