KEMRI

We are committed to excellence and highest standards of professionalism.

We are committed to improving the quality of human health through research, capacity building, innovation and service delivery that is consistently meets and exceeds the needs and expectations of our customers.

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The motto of the Institute is "In Search of Better Health"

We rank as one of the leading Centres of excellence in health research both in Africa as well as globally.

Our vision is to be a leading Centre of Excellence in Research for Human Health

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CAREERS

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WHO WE ARE

The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established in Kenya in 1979 through the Science and Technology (Repealed) Act, Cap 250 of the Laws of Kenya operated under the Science Technology and Innovation Act, 2013 as the national body responsible for carrying out research in human health in Kenya. Currently, KEMRI operates under Legal Notice No. 35 of March 2021.

KEMRI has grown from its humble beginning over 40 years ago to become a regional leader in human health research. The Institute currently ranks as one of the leading Centres of excellence in health research both in Africa as well as globally. Our mission is to improve human health and quality of life through research, capacity building, innovation and service delivery.

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KASH Conference 2022 Dr. Mbinda, BOD chair

13^th Annual KASH conference

15^th-17^th February, 2023

Theme:

Rethinking strategic research-for-health through partnerships, innovation, evidence generation, and knowledge sharing in post-pandemic recovery era

KASH is the KEMRI Annual Scientific and Health Conference launched in 2010 with the mission to mainstream KEMRI’s scientific and health agenda by dissemination, sharing and digesting scientific outputs and other allied products including networking and strengthening partnerships and collaborations to Improve health and quality of life.

OUR SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMMES

BIOTECHNOLOGY

Projects areas include: Vaccine Development, Diagnostics, Genetic Engineering, Bioin-formatics…

PUBLIC HEALTH & HEALTH SYSTEMS

Projects areas include: epidemiology, behavioural and social sciences, nutrition, environmental/ occupational health, oral …

SEXUAL REPRODUCTIVE ADOLESCENT & CHILD HEALTH

Projects areas include: maternal health, child health, adolescent health, STI’s, Gender Based Violence (GBV), infertility, sexual…

NATURAL PRODUCTS & DRUG DEVELOPMENT

We craft unique digital experiences. With more than 7 years of expertise we design and code clean…

INFECTIOUS & PARASITIC DISEASES

IPDRP focuses on the following sub-disciplines: Virology, Bacteriology, Mycology, Helminthology, Neglected Tropical Diseases and Zoonotic diseases…

NON COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

We craft unique digital experiences. With more than 7 years of expertise we design and code clean

DAILY NEWS

Dr. Simon Kariuki Named 2022 AAS Fellow

One of the Institute’s leading Malaria researchers, Dr. Simon Kariuki has been elected as a 2022 Fellow of the prestigious African Academy of Sciences (AAS). Dr. […]

Nagasaki University to work with KEMRI Graduate School to train Kenyan scientists on vaccine development.

Nagasaki university has had a very long-standing partnership with KEMRI in research and research capacity building. As part of the continuing collaboration, and based on current […]

NEW INITIATIVE FOR CLEAN AIR LAUNCHED AT KEMRI

New Clean Energy Research Initiative was launched on Tuesday, 23rd November, 2022 to address the burden of non-communicable diseases caused by household air pollution in sub-Sahara […]

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YOUTUBE FEED

Clean-air Africa Global Health Research Unit

KEMRI is actively contributing to this year's #WorldMalariaDay2022 theme 'Harness Innovation to Reduce The Malaria Disease Burden and Save Lives' through research innovations such as Plasmocheck- a Malaria diagnostic kit and promising indoor and outdoor control strategies

We continue to highlight the need for continued investments and sustained political commitment for #malaria prevention and control.

In sub-Saharan Africa, traditional healers still play a major role in provision of healthcare. This has been attributed to the unavailability of healthcare facilities and affordability.

HIV remains a major #publichealth issue that affects millions worldwide. This year’s theme 'End inequalities. End AIDS' calls on all stakeholders to confront the inequalities that drive AIDS and to reach people who are currently not receiving essential HIV services.

Video Courtesy: Walter Reed Army Institute of Research

The cancer series with Dr. Mutuma entails short videos on various types of cancers: identifying factors, preventative measures, research being carried out and our call to action.

The 11th KASH Conference Opening Ceremony

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