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Gene type is the complete heritable genetic identity. That is the sum total of genes transmitted from parent to offspring. There are four hemoglobin genotypes in human beings: AA, AS, SS and AC (uncommon)

Prof Robert Flower Lewis, a visiting professor from Queensland University gave a talk on Blood Group Genotyping to members of the department, KNH Hematology staff and postgraduate students on Thursday, 29th September 2022 at Lecture Theatre 1. 

On 23 September 2022, the University of Nairobi held its 67th graduation ceremony. The event was a mix of virtual and an onsite ceremony for the PhD students was held at the Taifa Hall.

During the ceremony, a total of 3553 Graduands were conferred with degrees and diplomas and one Honoris Causa. Among them were three Postgraduate from the department namely, Deborah Mogi, Lewis Mutinda and Joyce Dhahabu.

The department congratulates the graduates  and wishes them all the best in the endeavours. 

On the 29th July 2022, Kenya Haemophilia Association, World Federation of Haemophilia, and Ministry of Health  officials met at the ministry offices. Dr. Kibet Shikuku led the discussions with President of World Federation of Haemophilia, Cesar Garrido, and CAS Rashid Aman on the current state of affairs for patients with Haemophilia and other bleeding disorders in Kenya.

The Unit of Anatomic Pathology in partnership with Wondfo Biotech Company Limited organised a symposium on Wednesday 13th July 2022 from 11am to 12noon at the Lecture Theatre I. 

The Unit Head of Anatomic Pathology, Dr Okemwa welcomed the visitors from Wondfo Biotech Company Limited including the Vice President, Mr Mark Xu and the staff members and students from the department of Human Pathology.

The Berlin - Nairobi Global HEART Program combines health research, exchange and training. Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin and the Berlin School of Public Health (BSPH) cooperate with the University of Nairobi - Medical School and School of Public Health (UoN). The program started in 2021 with a duration of four years and aims to promote collaboration and exchange on global health research topics between Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin and University of Nairobi.

On Saturday, 04th June 2022, Dr Walong (the patron for the run) and Dr Barasa were participants in the Association of Medical Students of the University of Nairobi (AMSUN) leave no medic behind charity run. The aim for the run was to fundraise to assist  underprivileged students in the School of Medicine. 
The run comprised of 5km and 10km runs. It began at the Kenya Medical Training College Nairobi Campus field at 7:30am with both staff members finishing their run.