Slide We are Committed to Improving the Quality of Human Health Through Research, Capacity Building, Innovation and Service Delivery that Consistently Meets and Exceeds the Expectations of our Customers. Read More Our Quality Policy Statement Slide Celebrating Over 40 Years of Research Excellence In Africa Slide Our vision is to be a leading Centre of Excellence in Research for Human Health VISION Slide We are committed to excellence and highest standards of professionalism. READ MORE Slide To improve human health and quality of life through research, capacity building, innovation and service delivery. MISSION Slide The motto of the Institute is “In Search of Better Health” READ MORE Slide The Institute currently ranks as one of the leading Centres of excellence in health research both in Africa as well as globally. Slide KEMRI is the Medical Research arm of the Government . Slide We uphold the philosophy of respect and fairness to all. Slide The Institute currently ranks as one of the leading Centres of excellence in health research both in Africa as well as globally.

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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Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established in Kenya in 1979 through the Science and Technology (Repealed) Act, Cap 250 of the Laws of Kenya operated under the Science Technology and Innovation Act, 2013 as the national body responsible for carrying out research in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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12th Annual KASH conference

16th-18th February, 2022
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.
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Projects areas include: Vaccine Development, Diagnostics, Genetic Engineering, Bioinformatics

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Projects areas include: epidemiology, behavioural and social sciences, nutrition, environmental/ occupational health, oral health, Health care financing, governance and leadership and service delivery

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Projects areas include: maternal health, child health, adolescent health, STI’s, Gender Based Violence (GBV), infertility, sexual dysfunction, family planning, harmful traditional practices, aging and sexual and reproductive health, gender and human rights.

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projects include traditional medicine, conventional medicine and alternative medicine

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

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Non Communicable Diseases

It involves conducting basic, clinical, operational, implementation and applied research in all matters related to non-communicable diseases that include Life styles diseases such as Obesity, Diabetes, Hypertension, Cardiovascular problems, Drug and Substance abuse among others.

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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
#Earlydiagnosis #schistosomiasis #NTD
The world Bank supported the establishment of the East Africa Public Health Laboratory Networking Project involving Burudi, Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya. The main objective of the project was to support the establishment of a network of efficient, high quality, accessible public health laboratories for diagnosis and surveillance of TB and other communicable diseases. KEMRI’s contributions to the network has been in the form of capacity building mainly in Anti-microbial Resistance in the Eastern African Region. The EAPHL Projects in Kenya are based at the county referral hospitals in Wajir, Malindi, Lamu, Machakos, Nyahururu, Narok, Kericho, Busia and Kitale. #WorldTBDay2021
Laboratory Diagnosis of COVID-19 updates and insights - Updates and insight from KEMRI 1. “Overview of Diagnostic Testing for COVID-19” - Dr Bhavna Chohan, Senior Research Scientist, Centre for Virus Research, KEMRI 2. “Current Laboratory testing of COVID-19 in Kenya and the role of KEMRI” - Prof. Matilu Mwau, Principal Research Officer, Centre for Infectious & Parasitic Diseases Control Research (CIPDCR), KEMRI
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