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The free neuropathology and neurosurgical medical camp was organised by the Makueni government in partnership with the Brain Tumour Association of Kenya (BTAK) on 1st-3rd June 2023 in three hospitals.

Leading the medical camp was Dr Parmenaus Minda Okwemwa, a consultant neuropathology and Chairman of the Brain Tumour Association of Kenya, and Prof Christopher Musau, a specialist neurosurgeon. They were joined by other neurosurgeon residents and medical students from the Faculty of health sciences.

Mr Francis Wanyama will be presenting online  on Colorectal Cancer on 8th June 2023 at 8pm. Join the discussions from the panel.

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On Wednesday, 31st May 2023, Department Chairman, Dr Wairimu Waweru met with the new Association of Medical Laboratory Science and Technology students of the University of Nairobi (AMELSTUN) officials.

The officials introduced themselves and a candid discussion on their agenda into the new role with Dr Waweru.

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The Medical Laboratory Assessments in Mauritius was held on 24th April- 2nd May 2023 at the Laboratory Medical de Ville Souers with Ms. Josephine Rioki representing Kenya as the Technical assessor.

The exercise was hosted by MAURITAS, the accreditation body in Mauritius.

The Brain Tumour Association of Kenya (BTAK) is conducting a neurosurgical camp in Makueni county from 1st to 4th June 2023 and is inviting medical students to join in the medical camp.

For more information contact the Department or Dr Okemwa.

Dr Richard Byers, Haematopathologist from the University of Manchester paid a courtesy visit to the Department of Pathology staff and registrars on Thursday, 18th May 2023, at 2pm. The visit included discussion on areas of collaboration, among other things.

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The partnership between the department and the Wondfo biotech company limited was finalized on Thursday, 27th April 2023 by the signing of the collaboration agreement by the DVC Academic Affairs, Prof. Julius Ogeng’o and Mr. Bear Xiong of Wondfo Biotech Company limited.

The Wondfo specializes in creating biotech machines and providing training of the machines which deal with human pathology, forensic expertise and other fields.

Kenya Hemophilia Association (KHA) in partnership with the University of Nairobi invites everyone to a NationWide Campaign in a free screening program aimed at identifying and treating Hemophilia Patients.
 

You can download the (Kenya Hemophilia Association) KHA App on Playstore or Scan the QR code enclosed in the flyer and link up with the screening team. It aims at fulfilling a Universal Health Care for all and in support of this year's Global theme for the World Hemophilia Day on April 17,2023. More details are on the flyer attached or contact Dr Kibet.

The 5th SNOSSA conference will be held from 20th-22nd July 2023 at the Radisson Blue Upper hill Hotel. The theme of the conference is optimizing Neuro-oncology outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa. The committee welcomes abstract submission before 14th May 2023.

On Sunday, 26th February 2023, Ms. Josephine Rioki spoke at the AGM for the Medical Students Christian Union (MSCU) held at the Lecture Theatre I. She spoke as a member of the Advisory Board Committee member. She encouraged the outgoing officials on leadership and welcomed the new executive members. Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) students were among students in the AGM.

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