Latest News & Announcements

The World Health Summit is a global health conference and network that brings together stakeholders from around the world to set the agenda for a healthier future by inspiring innovative solutions for better health and well-being for all.

This year, the event took place in Berlin, Germany and online on 15th to 17th October 2023 under the theme "A Defining Year for Global Health Action".

Two UoN/Charite Exchange program alumni, Victor Mutua and Keisha Ouma attended the summit in Berlin under the Global Heart exchange program 

Congratulations to Beverly Odhiambo, an Medical Laboratory Science and Technology (MLST) outgoing student for carrying the flag of the department high. Beverly was awarded a certificate of award for being the best presenter (student research) in AKMLSO Conference in Mombasa which took place from 10th-13th October 2023

Her research was on Anaplasma detection by PCR-High Resolution Melting using donkey and zebra samples at the Kenya Wildlife Services, 2022 which was supervised by Prof. Nyagol.

Dr. Frederick Okinyi appointed as the New Unit Head for the Hematology and Blood Transfusion unit taking over from Dr. Peter Maturi. Dr. Okinyi is a Hematologist in the department with great experience.  

On Wednesday, 11th October 2023, Dr. Francis Wanyama lead a delegation to meet the Faculty’s Dean, Prof. George Osanjo on future collaborations and improvement of the poison and toxicology laboratory in KNH between Rainbow4Africa, University of Nairobi (UoN), Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST), University of Edinburgh (UK) and Toxibase(UK).

With many Kenyan not able to access medical health services, Dr. Francis Wanyama together with Rainbow 4 Africa WONDFO Biotech Company and other sponsors organized the 35th free medical camp for Nairobi residents.

The medical camp was graced by Mr Flablo Santoni, a scientific attaché at the Italian Embassy and included UON students who volunteered to provide services to the patients. Routine screening test and consultation were done and others referred for further treatments.

WONDFO biotech company in partnership with the Clinical Chemistry unit conducted a training on Friday, 29th September 2023 at 10.45am at the WONDFO-UON training Laboratory training centre, KNH.

WONDFO biotech company in partnership with the Clinical Chemistry unit will be conducting a series of training starting on Friday, 29th September 2023 at 10.45am at the WONDFO-UON training Laboratory training centre, KNH.

The training will be headed by Dr Francis Wanyama and Mr Bear Xiong. See poster for more details.

The Brain Tumour Association of Kenya led by Dr Okemwa Minda organized a medical camp in partnership with WONDFO Biotech company in Makueni on 16th September 2023. 
 

The medical camp included the MBCHB students and Medical Laboratory Science and Technology (MLST) students who assisted neurosurgical and neuropathology consultations.

View more photos 

Dr. Peter Maturi has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Department. Dr Maturi is a hematologist who served as the Unit head of Hematology and Blood Transfusion unit.

Much appreciation to the outgoing Chairman, Dr Wairimu Waweru for the great leadership and guidance.

Babeto Nzuki was at the time of his demise, a first year MSc Cytology student in the Department of Pathology. He met his untimely death through a tragic road accident on Sunday, 20th August 2023. He will be buried at his home in Ikutha, Kitui on Saturday, 2nd September 2023 from 6am.

May his soul Rest In Peace.

View more photos from the memorial service