On November 2021, Prof Jessie Githanga was interviewed on the correct cancer diagnosis vital for recovery. She said that awareness of childhood cancer is an important intervention to control childhood cancer and there is much more to be done to ensure more information and awareness on cancer is available to people.
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Prof Jessie Githanga passion on Childhood Cancers is noticeable as University of Nairobi celebrates 50 years. She has dedicated her life to improve the holistic care of children with cancer and their families in Kenya. This motivated her, together with other colleagues, to establish the Kenya Childhood Cancer Trust (KeCCT).
As University of Nairobi celebrates 50 years of training medical doctors and specialist, there is concern on the shortage of hematologist in Africa which needs urgent action.
Speaking to News Medical Life science, Prof Mwanda, mentions that the situation can be improved by stating the pathways of becoming a clinical hematologist, what work is involved and upward movement.
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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.
MicroPath Laboratory conducted a training to the staff members of Immunology and Clinical Chemistry Units on the usage of the newly acquired automated equipment which will provide clinical services to patients.
The training was done on Thursday, 26th May 2022 at the Haematology Laboratory at 2pm. Mr. Timothy from MicroPath Laboratory conducted the training on assembly of the equipment and training will continue on the following week on the operations. In attendance was Dr Barasa, Immunology Unit Head.
Dr Edwin Walong presented on the autopsy response to the pandemic and the public health and research aspects of COVID related mortality with Dr Barasa as the moderator.
The webinar was held online on 25th August 2020 at 9-10am. This was a platform for peer review on Covid-19.
The second day of the Brain Tumour Conference was focused on patient experiences on brain tumour treatment, brain tumour registry and psychiatric talk which opened the forum to the launch of the support group for brain tumour patients. 136 participants joined online platform while 69 participants were present for the conference. View more photos
