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A good article by Dr. Peter Maturi, Chairman, Department of Human Pathology. His article on achieving universal health coverage in Kenya was posted in the Daily Nation Newspaper on 16th April 2025. He gives his perspective on how Kenya can align with the goals of the Universal Health Coverage (UHC).

View article https://nation.africa/kenya/brand-book/why-regulating-blood-and-transplant-services-ktta-uhc-5005560

The Association of Kenya Medical Laboratory Assessors (AKMLA) is dedicated to fostering a community of certified professionals committed to enhancing the standards and quality of medical laboratory assessments across Kenya.

On 13th June 2025, Dr. Josephine Rioki was elected as the Hon.National Treasurer AKMLA. 
 

Congratulations Dr. Rioki!

This years celebration of World Accreditation Day Dr. Josephine Rioki was honored by Kenya Accreditation Service as one of the top Accreditors from different categories on 9th June 2025.

Dr. Rioki was Awarded for Long Service Team Lead/Technical Assessor of the Year . 

Dr. Josephine N. Rioki wrapped up an inspiring presentation as the one of the speakers in the Pre-conference of the International Accreditation Conference on how accreditation is not about ticking boxes — it's about people.

“You cannot have accreditation without people… Sustaining it requires mentorship, fellowships, and continuous education.”

She also spoke with pride about representing Kenya on the global stage:

“When I work abroad, I carry the face of Kenya — and that face is trusted because of the standards we uphold.”

The Kenya National Public Health Institute host a meeting for stakeholders including Dr. Daniel Zuriel to convene an SRS design planning hackathon to translate situational assessment findings into system design requirements for mortality surveillance. 
 

This was hosted by the Director KNPHI MOH at Kyaka hotel, Machakos on Tuesday, 22nd to Friday 25th April

On Wednesday, 2nd April 2025, the Department was graced by a visiting Professor from Lecturio  GmbH, Germany, Prof. Lutz Mükke, to make a presentation on Next Generation digital education platforms for effective teaching of medical courses as well as secure online student evaluation (Examinations). He was welcomed by Dr. Micah Oyaro as the acting Chairman, Department of Human Pathology at the Prof. Kungu's Boardroom at 2pm.
 

The department welcomes the new Units Heads in the department;

1. Dr. Joseph Ndungu- Anatomic Pathology Unit
2. Dr. Valerie Magutu- Hematology and Blood Transfusion Unit
3. Dr. Zakayo Thaimutha- Clinical Chemistry Unit
4. Dr. Micah Oyaro- Immunlogy Unit
5. Dr. Josephine Rioki- Medical Laboratory Science Unit

Thank you for the good leadership to the previous Unit Heads, Dr. P. Okemwa, Dr. A. Barasa and Dr. J. Kuria.

With the increase using of AI, Digital Pathology is making a marking in the clinical practice. Digital pathology is the field that uses digital technology to manage and analyze information from digitized slides.

On 28th February 2025, the Department Staff, KNH staff and postgraduate students were sensitized on the use of digital pathology with AI assisted diagnosis in their routine. This was done by the Fujifilm team in partnership with Science Scope limited at Prof Kungu Boardroom.

On Monday,10th February 2025, the Annual Staff Recognition Awards Ceremony was held at Chandaria Auditorium, University of Nairobi Towers. 
 

It was a memorable moment for Department having four Non Teaching staff being awarded with exemplary performance in the Faculty of Health Sciences, namely Ms. Doris Mokaya, Ms. Veronica Kimilu, Mrs. Deborah Mogi and Ms. Beatrice Omweri. Congratulations, awardees and keep up the good work.

The KNH - UoN Webinar : Kenya Tissue and Transplant Authority  :Haemovigilance Symposium is happening from Wednesday 15th - Friday 17th January 2025 9:00am - 5:00pm (EAT), Webinar ID857 6654 1156.

On Wednesday 15th January 2025 7:00pm-8:30pm topic will be A Whole Government Approach to Ending Maternal& Childhood Deaths in Kenya : What Does it Take to Actualize SDG 3.1 and 3.2

On Thursday 23rd January 2025 2:00pm -3:30pm : Understanding UHC Reforms in Kenya with focus in Health Financing