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Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established in Kenya in 1979 through the Science and Technology (Repealed) Act, Cap 250 of the Laws of Kenya operated under the Science Technology and Innovation Act, 2013 as the national body responsible for carrying out research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

3rd Health and Climate Change Conference

Theme:

Advancing global and regional health climate action bridging research, policy, and implementation for Universal Health Coverage

The organizing committee invites abstracts for papers and posters from any of the thematic areas to be presented in the conference. Submissions should be made by midnight 6th September 2024

Registration for the Conference is also ongoing

15th KEMRI Annual Scientific and Health Conference
(KASH)

11th-14th February, 2025

Theme:

Research Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Health Systems; A Community-driven Agenda

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

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DAILY NEWS

LATEST POSTS

KEMRI Hosts High-Level Government Delegation for Ministry’s Performance Contract Review.

The Institute hosted a high-level meeting on Friday, 4th, October 2024, bringing together senior government officials, including the Secretary to the Cabinet…

KEMRI Announces Major Medical Advances and Public Health Initiatives

The Institute (KEMRI) held a media briefing this week at its Mtwapa Research Facility where it announced…

Key Visit Underscores Collaborative Vaccine Research.

The visit to KEMRI by two of her key vaccine research collaborators…

KEMRI Assesses Toxicology Capacity to Boost Drug Discovery and Product Development.

On 1st. October 2024, the Institute hosted a delegation from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation…

Collaborators and partners

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REPORT CORRUPTION

The Kenya Medical Research Institute upholds high standards of Integrity. We do not condone any form of bribery and/or corruption. Report all cases and/or incidences of bribery and corruption here

COMPLAINTS AND COMPLIMENTS