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Apply for the COIL Workshop series

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.

AMELSTUN Street Fest Outreach

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.

Congratulations Dr. Josephine Rioki

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.

 

Dr Francis Wanyama involved in AIDEX-Rainbow for Africa medical camp

Dr Francis Wanyama was involved in this year's free AIDEX-Rainbow for Africa medical camp held in partnership with BUSIA County Government from the 24th of June to the 9th of July, 2024 at the Sio Port Level 4 Hospital, Busia County, Western Kenya. They assisted over 2500 patients with various medical conditions. A total of 140 surgeries were carried out without a cost on patients up from 42 that were done last year.

Prof Pier on Exchange Programs for Students

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).

Celebrating Women in the Department

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!

Apply for the Nairobi Innovation week- Faculty Hackathon

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

UON 70th Graduation Ceremony

The University of Nairobi on Friday, 15th December 2023 graduated over 5,700 graduands, amongst them from the Department of Human Pathology; three Mmed pathology and forty seven Bsc Medical Laboratory Science Technology students.

The 70th Graduation Ceremony was presided by the CS, Education, Hon. Ezekiel Machogu and in attendance was the Ag Chancellor and Chair of Council, Prof. Amukowa Anangwe who confer Degrees and award Diplomas.

Those who conferred were;

MASTER OF MEDICINE IN HUMAN PATHOLOGY:

DR ANNE BARASA PRESENTS AT THE HIV/ID JOINT SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE

The National AIDS & STI Control Program (NASCOP), along with the HIV Clinicians’ Society of Kenya (HIVCSOK), Infectious Diseases Society of Kenya (IDSK), and the International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) organized the first-ever joint conference on Infectious Diseases and HIV. The conference was held on October 23rd to 26th 2023 at Sawela Lodge, Naivasha