In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a renewed focus on virus outbreaks and their potential impact on global health. To shed some light on this topic, Prof. Omu Anzala, a renowned expert in Medical Microbiology and Immunology, recently shared his insights on what people need to know about virus outbreaks.
Professor Walter Jaoko and Dr. Bernhards Ogutu were featured on the popular Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) show, The Thursday Breakfast Club.
Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology PhD Scholar Joyce Nyiro was recently hosted on 95.5 Baraka FM where she discussed some of her research findings on Respiratory Illnesses.
The aim of this appearance was to raise awareness of respiratory diseases to members of the public
Chair of the Department Dr. Marianne Mureithi will be part of a team taking part in the Race for Daraja, an annual event to support girls' education in Kenya. This tradition started in 2009 when the first students and supporters of Daraja ran simultaneously to fundraise for Daraja Academy.
The Staff of the Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology with some of the students visited the Life 4 Kids Children's Home in Nairobi on the 23rd of April 2022.
Life 4 Kids provides homes for homeless and abandoned boys in Nairobi providing for their emotional, physical and educational needs
Member of the Department Prof. Walter Jaoko announced the commencement of a HIV Vaccine Trial. Individuals within the trial will one dose of the vaccine and one booster four weeks after.
The full article of the announcement can be read here
Member of the Department Prof. Walter Jaoko was featured on The Star where he spoke on why the COVID-19 Omicron variant may actually be a good news.
He highlighted how the variant did not as appear to be as lethal as Delta but aired on the side of caution due to current unknowns. The full article can be read here
Veterinarian, epidemiologist and PhD Student Veronicah Mbaire Chuchu recently wrote an article for The Nation on the infectious disease rabies.
In the article, Dr. Chuchu emphasises the importance of a coordinated effort from the government, private sector and the community in the control and eradication of the disease. She highlighted vaccines which are still the most successful public health intervention of all time and can be used for both animals and humans to stop rabies spread. You can read more about this from the link below
Members of the Department Prof. Omu Anzala and Dr. Marianne Mureithi were featured on The Daily Nation's Health Segment where they discussed the challenges of the HIV Vaccine Trials and what researchers have learnt from it.
Member of the Department and Director of KAVI-Institute of Clinical Research Prof. Walter Jaoko was a Guest on Hope TV on the 23rd of August 2021 where he discussed COVID-19 Vaccines in Kenya
