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The Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) stood out in excellence as the best performing faculty in this year’s edition of the University’s Staff Recognition Awards.

Ever the beacon of scholarly and professional excellence in healthcare, the faculty emerged as the best performing faculty at the 2025-2026 Financial Year. This cemented the faculty as an embodiment of the standards to which the University aspires.

Among the nine Faculty members awarded for recording high ratings in their work, Mr. Charles Namutembi and Mr. Robert Sagara Barake represented the department.

The Faculty of Health Sciences was pleased to launch Day One of the Inborn Errors of Immunity Series, an important platform aimed at strengthening awareness, diagnosis, and management of primary immunodeficiency disorders.

It featured Dr. Anne Barasa, a Consultant Pathologist and Lecturer in the Thematic Unit of Immunology, Department of Human Pathology, University of Nairobi.

In healthcare, professional identity shapes the way practitioners approach their work, interact with colleagues and care for patients. In our interactive workshop, participants will explore the fundamental theories of identity formation and engage in deep reflection on their own professional journeys. Join us for a thought-provoking experience that will not only enhance your self-awareness, but also empower you to navigate the challenges of professional development in healthcare with confidence and clarity! The workshop series will take place online.

The Association of Medical Lab Students - UON invites you to join us in spreading love and joy to the street kids in Nairobi's CBD through our Street Fest initiative. The goal is to celebrate with these children, provide meals, and share gifts that will make this season special for them. All together, we can light up their lives with kindness and compassion.

The 71st UON Graduation ceremony occurred on Friday, September 20, 2024
at the Chancellor’s Court with the theme being “Transforming Society with Adaptive and Innovative Graduates”. 

Among the graduates, was our own, Dr Josephine Rioki receiving her Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Cytology. Congratulations Dr. Rioki!

Also graduating from the Department was Ms.Peris Stella and Ms. Norrine Mutheu with Msc in Clinical Cytology.

Congratulations everyone and we wish you all the best in your endeavours.

On 7th October 2024, the Department Chairman, Dr Peter Maturi and Dr Carol Njeru welcomed five Botswana postgraduate students from University of Botswana for their 2 year program in Anatomic  and Clinical Pathology.

Karibuni!

The University of Bologna and University of Nairobi have partnered on an exchange programs for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Speaking at Lecture Theatre III on Thursday, 14th March 2024, Prof Pier Paolo from Department of Medical and Surgical Science, University Of Bologna (Italy) mentioned the opportunities and challenges of the program and urged the students to apply for it either long term (24months) or short time (a few weeks).

Ever year on 8th March, the world celebrates International Women’s Day. The Chairman, Human Pathology, Dr Peter Maturi wished all the Women working and studying in department a happy international Women’s day.

Happy International Women’s Day to the brilliant and professional Teaching and non teaching staff together with our students!

Are you passionate about innovation and developing ideas to solve society's greatest challenges? In preparation for The Nairobi Innovation Week 2024, register to participate in the Faculties-based Hackathons and learn how to innovate!

 The goal is to prepare students and staff to be job creators instead of job seekers. The top three winning ideas from each of the Faculties Hackathons will get a chance to participate in the final Nairobi Innovation Week competition in 2024.

 Thematic Areas:

·Education

·Fintech

·Affordable housing