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PRISM enrollment at Mambrui.png PCVIS News Issue 7
Newsletter: 11 Mar 2010
PRISM study kicks off successfully; mothers at MCHC speak on the importance of vaccination.
... Read more 		Training Young scientists from around Africa learn a trick or two about parasite genomics
News event: 13 Jan 2010
The Sanger Institute recently held a workshop for young scientists in Africa about parasite genomics at the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme in Kilifi.
... Read more 		Mosquito A new finding about how the malaria parasite attacks our bodies
In the news: 11 Jan 2010
This podcast features an interview witH Dr George Warimwe from the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme talking about a recent study in PNAS.
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Children Implementing IMCI in Kenya: Challenges and Recommendations
Policy brief: 24 Dec 2009
... Read more 		Reducing user fees Financing Kenyan health centres and dispensaries: Exploring the implementation and effects of Direct Facility Funding
Policy brief: 24 Dec 2009
... Read more 		SEM-Sickle-and-other-blood-cells.jpeg Scientists tackle childhood disease
News event: 21 Dec 2009
If successful, an ongoing study by the Kenya Medical Research Institute could be the long awaited answer in managing sickle cell illness, writes Joy Wanja.
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Salmonella A Deadly Type of Salmonella
News event: 21 Dec 2009
A deadly type of Salmonella that is killing one in four infected people in Africa is a new strain, scientists have discovered.
... Read more 		Dr George Warimwe Local scientist helps create knowledge on malaria
In the news: 18 Dec 2009
Kenyan scientists in Kilifi, at the coast, have exposed the cheating ways of the malaria parasite; possibilities for new medicines & vaccines.
... Read more 		microarray-plaque.jpg Kilifi laboratory acquires microarray technology
News event: 11 Dec 2009
The facility which is valued at Ksh 5 million, is the latest technology in the analysis of malaria parasites.
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