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KEMRI Signs Landmark GBP 91 Million Partnership with Wellcome and University of Oxford to Bolster Health Research in Kenya
LONDON, 28th, March 2025: The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) has officially entered into a seven-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Wellcome, a UK-based charitable foundation, and the University of Oxford. The agreement was signed on Thursday evening, 27th, March 2025, at the Wellcome headquarters in London, marking a significant boost for medical research and […]
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Breaking Barriers: Dr. Caroline Tigoi’s Journey in Science and Research
The science field has largely been male-dominated from time immemorial. Women in science are increasingly making their mark and breaking barriers through conducting and leading ground-breaking research. The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is an annual observance in recognition of the critical role played by women and girls in science and the […]
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International team of scientists launch largest-ever study tracking chikungunya burden in East Africa
OSLO/ OXFORD, UK, 12 Dec 2024—A team of scientists in the UK, Kenya and Tanzania will soon find out the extent to which chikungunya, a debilitating mosquito-borne disease causing large outbreaks in Asia and South America, is also affecting countries in East Africa. Led by the University of Oxford, the scientists are set to investigate […]
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KEMRI renews collaboration with Wellcome Trust and University of Oxford
NAIROBI, November 27th, 2024: The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) has signed a seven-year Memorandum of Agreement with Wellcome Trust, a UK charitable organization, and the University of Oxford, today, Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at the KEMRI Headquarters, Nairobi. Under this collaboration, Wellcome has awarded GBP 91 million (KES 15 billion) to support research over […]
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Promising human Rift Valley fever vaccine to enter Phase II clinical trials in Kenya
New CEPI-funded trial to launch in Kenya – the first ever Phase II trial of a Rift Valley fever vaccine in an endemic country Earlier vaccine studies show positive safety data, and generation of an immune response Rift Valley fever is a mosquito-borne disease affecting people and animals across Africa OSLO/NAIROBI, October 13 – A […]
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Revolutionizing Care: Advancements in Sickle Cell Disease Research
The fight against sickle cell disease (SCD) has seen significant progress thanks to the ongoing research conducted by KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) in collaboration with Kilifi County Teaching and Referral Hospital (KCTRH) through the joint management of the pediatric sickle cell clinic. The clinic which also serves neighbouring counties provides diagnosis (for children) and […]
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KWTRP 2023 Annual Report
In our 2023 Annual Report, we highlight our progress in science, capacity development, & impact. We also celebrate our people, highlighting individual & collective achievements.
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