A groundbreaking study led by Prof. Walter Jaoko from the Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology and Prof. Scott McClelland, a visiting faculty member from the University of Washington, sheds new light on the complex interplay between fertility desires, condomless sex, antiretroviral adherence, and HIV transmission potential among Kenyan women living with HIV in serodiscordant relationships.

Inherited retinal dystrophies (IRDs) are a group of genetic disorders that affect the retina, a thin layer of tissue at the back of the eye responsible for transmitting visual information to the brain. These disorders can lead to progressive vision loss and, in some cases, complete blindness. While IRDs are a global problem, research on the genetic basis of these disorders has been primarily focused on populations of European and Asian ancestry. Black, indigenous Africans with more genetic diversity are underrepresented in IRD research.

Dr. Marianne Mureithi, the Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology Chair at the University of Nairobi, recently attended the African Health Agenda International Conference (AHAIC) 2023 meeting with The Elsevier Foundation. The conference brought together healthcare professionals, policymakers, researchers, and advocates across the continent to discuss strategies for building resilient and inclusive healthcare systems.