The omicron variant has been classified as a variant of concern with at least 32 mutations and potential vaccine escape. Prof Anzala participated in a National Discussion Tonight on the #FrontRow Show on KTN News to

Victor Musyoki presented his research study titled: Speciation and Antifungal Susceptibility of Candida Isolates from Diabetic Foot Ulcer Patients in Kenyatta National Hospital #UoNResearchweek

Dr Marianne Mureithi, a Medical Microbiologist and a research scientist at KAVI-ICR is among researchers studying the vaginal secretions of volunteers from Nairobi's Kangemi and Kibra areas to develop a vaccine that will prevent HIV transmission. The study was launched in 2017 targeting both the

Dr. Kariuki Njaanake of Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Nairobi, participating in and training residents of Mutithi Ward in Mwea, Kirinyaga County on how to build biodigesters as part of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene strategy to control water-borne infections in the area.

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