The KEMRI Leadership Scientific Steering Committee (SSC) is holding a three-day workshop to take stock of the research activities, and to visualize and plan the execution of the targeted research priority areas and activities in line with the Institute's Strategic Plan 2023-2028

The Parliamentary Departmental Committee on Health has undertaken to increase funding to the Institute to support research in #cancer , #mentalhealth , & purchase of key lab equipment that will boost regional research & national health agenda.

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A delegation from HJF Medical Research International (HJFMRI) led by the president Dr. Joseph Caravalho paid a courtesy call to the Ag. DG, Prof. Elijah Songok and discussed further areas of partnership in capacity building, clinical trials, vaccine development, and dissemination of research outputs

To understand the extent of #evidence on #SRHR & to inform decision-making, 3ie developed an evidence gap map commissioned by DEval - Development Evaluation with support from Bundesentwicklungsministerium, Co-Impact. Register for the upcoming webinar to discuss the key findings: rb.gy/yvngcp

Eid Mubarak to all our Muslim Brothers and Sisters, on this blessed occasion of Eid ul-Fitr, we wish you and your loved ones good health, abundant joy, peace, and prosperity.

#ramadanmubarak
#Ramadan

🚨 Don't miss out! Applications are currently open for the May 2024 intake for collaborative postgraduate programs (MSc & PhD) with Discover JKUAT

📅Deadline: April 15, 2024
🔗 For more details, visit: kemri.go.ke/graduate-schoo…

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On #WorldHealthDay , we reaffirm our commitment to advancing human health through research, innovation, and collaboration. Together, let's continue our efforts to drive positive change, improve health outcomes, and create a healthier future for all.
#HealthForAll #MyHealthMyRight

Time to upload that article and click send to [email protected] deadline for article submission for KMA MEDICUS 6th submission is today at 5️⃣ PM

A great opportunity to contribute to the conversation and share your insights with peers in the medical community.

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📢Registration deadline for the Research Methodology Masterclass organized by the KEMRI Graduate School is TOMORROW 5|04|24

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#Researchmethodology #capacitybuilding

The Ministry of Health is spearheading the creation of a unified deworming policy for school children, aiming to streamline efforts nationwide. Key stakeholders are collaborating to develop an implementation framework for comprehensive strategies. This pivotal meeting will set…

2/2 We also spent time with several of our partners in the region including Kenya Medical Research Institute. Together, we’ve led research into #malaria , #TB , #HIV and more to prevent, detect, + respond to infectious diseases and protect health around the 🌎

Happy Easter from the KEMRI fraternity!

As we celebrate this joyous season of renewal, may the spirit of hope and inspiration fill your hearts and minds. Wishing you a blessed Easter filled with peace, love, and sustained health

Congratulations to researchers from Goethe-Universität LOEWE Center DRUID, Kenya Medical Research Institute, and Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. for their new publication on Borrelia-causing relapsing #fever in #Kenya ! The #German and #Nigerian teams were united through our #GlobalInnovationAlliance .

Read here: bit.ly/4avtMVa

A course on Sequencing and Bioinformatics, organized by @EACCR3, took place at Kenya Medical Research Institute from 18th-28th,2024 March. It aimed to train participants in long-read sequencing using Nanopore technology, bioinformatics analysis for whole-genome and metagenomics applications.

Call for applications for the Vaccinology in Africa Course! Register to see applications guidelines tinyurl.com/y8zcuwu6 Jenner Institute University of Nairobi Jenner Vaccine Foundation Gates Foundation George Warimwe

A delegation from the Royal Thai Embassy in Nairobi led by HE, Torsan Janpian paid a courtesy call to KEMRI Hqs & was received by Ag. Deputy Director CTMDR, Dr. Ruth Nyangacha. They discussed joint collaborative research initiatives in natural products & commercialization of research outputs

Aside from the usual cytochrome P450s, here Diana Omoke leads work which demonstrates the involvement of little known salivary gland and cuticular proteins in insecticide resistance.
link.springer.com/article/10.118… Kenya Medical Research Institute
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Have you registered for the upcoming webinar on Malawi’s experience with developing, revising, and implementing a health benefit package?

27th March 2024, 5:00 EAT
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