KEMRI-Wellcome
@kemriwellcome.bsky.social
The KEMRI Wellcome Research Programme is a world-renowned health research unit formed when the Kenya Medical Research Institute formed a partnership with the Wellcome Trust and the University of Oxford.
Find out more at https://kemri-wellcome.org/
Find out more at https://kemri-wellcome.org/
Researchers from KEMRI-Wellcome, the University of Ghana, and the African Health Research Institute are meeting for a Pandemic Ethics Research writing and analysis workshop. Since 2021, the team has examined ethical issues in public health emergency responses in Africa, including COVID-19.
December 17, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Researchers from KEMRI-Wellcome, the University of Ghana, and the African Health Research Institute are meeting for a Pandemic Ethics Research writing and analysis workshop. Since 2021, the team has examined ethical issues in public health emergency responses in Africa, including COVID-19.
The Shaping Health Benefits Packages and Researching Priorities project team held a consultative meeting with the Benefits Package & Tariffs Advisory Panel, focusing on evidence-informed priority-setting, improved benefits package processes, and stronger stakeholder collaboration.
December 15, 2025 at 1:53 PM
The Shaping Health Benefits Packages and Researching Priorities project team held a consultative meeting with the Benefits Package & Tariffs Advisory Panel, focusing on evidence-informed priority-setting, improved benefits package processes, and stronger stakeholder collaboration.
We’re proud to host the Malaria Molecular Surveillance training, which brings together participants from 13 African countries for hands-on wet-lab and bioinformatics training, in partnership with Africa CDC and ASLM, strengthening malaria genomics capacity across the continent.
December 15, 2025 at 9:50 AM
We’re proud to host the Malaria Molecular Surveillance training, which brings together participants from 13 African countries for hands-on wet-lab and bioinformatics training, in partnership with Africa CDC and ASLM, strengthening malaria genomics capacity across the continent.
The NEWRISK Project (WP3) convened experts from the Ministry of Health - Kenya, researchers & technical partners to refine a tool assessing how extreme weather affects health facilities. Insights will strengthen the ECHRRA-K tool and Kenya’s preparedness for climate-related health risks.
December 15, 2025 at 9:27 AM
The NEWRISK Project (WP3) convened experts from the Ministry of Health - Kenya, researchers & technical partners to refine a tool assessing how extreme weather affects health facilities. Insights will strengthen the ECHRRA-K tool and Kenya’s preparedness for climate-related health risks.
Prof. Edwine Barasa, Executive Director at @kemriwellcome.bsky.social delivered a keynote on the the Social Health Insurance Fund replacing NHIF, resource mobilisation, and sustainable health investments at the 3rd Kilifi County Health Scientific Symposium 2025, calling for unified governance.
December 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Prof. Edwine Barasa, Executive Director at @kemriwellcome.bsky.social delivered a keynote on the the Social Health Insurance Fund replacing NHIF, resource mobilisation, and sustainable health investments at the 3rd Kilifi County Health Scientific Symposium 2025, calling for unified governance.
Dr. Sophie Uyoga, Ag. Deputy Director at the KEMRI–Centre for Geographic Medicine Research Coast, delivered opening remarks at the 3rd Kilifi County Health Scientific Symposium 2025, highlighting @kemriwellcome.bsky.social’s role in advancing research and sustainable capacity for better health.
December 9, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Dr. Sophie Uyoga, Ag. Deputy Director at the KEMRI–Centre for Geographic Medicine Research Coast, delivered opening remarks at the 3rd Kilifi County Health Scientific Symposium 2025, highlighting @kemriwellcome.bsky.social’s role in advancing research and sustainable capacity for better health.
We’re excited to join the 3rd Kilifi County Health Scientific Symposium 2025! Our researchers will take part in key roles at this year’s conference on sustaining universal health coverage, bringing together policymakers, researchers and partners advancing health in Kenya.
December 9, 2025 at 2:54 PM
We’re excited to join the 3rd Kilifi County Health Scientific Symposium 2025! Our researchers will take part in key roles at this year’s conference on sustaining universal health coverage, bringing together policymakers, researchers and partners advancing health in Kenya.
The Clinical Information Network held an inception meeting with national, county & facility teams to strengthen data use and improve the quality of maternal & newborn care in Kenya, building on collaboration with the Ministry of Health, county governments, and participating facilities.
December 8, 2025 at 7:20 AM
The Clinical Information Network held an inception meeting with national, county & facility teams to strengthen data use and improve the quality of maternal & newborn care in Kenya, building on collaboration with the Ministry of Health, county governments, and participating facilities.
The Nairobi City County Health Policy, Planning and Financing Directorate team visited @kemriwellcome.bsky.social in Kilifi and met with Executive Director, Prof. @edwinebarasa.bsky.social to discuss research collaborations in national health financing reforms and primary healthcare financing.
December 3, 2025 at 11:46 AM
The Nairobi City County Health Policy, Planning and Financing Directorate team visited @kemriwellcome.bsky.social in Kilifi and met with Executive Director, Prof. @edwinebarasa.bsky.social to discuss research collaborations in national health financing reforms and primary healthcare financing.
🎙️ LIVE on Msenangu FM!
Tune in tomorrow morning from 7am on Msenangu FM and join Dr. Eunice Nduati, researcher at @kemriwellcome.bsky.social
, as she discusses the HIV vaccine journey as we mark the #WorldAIDSDay themed, "Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response." #EndAIDS
Tune in tomorrow morning from 7am on Msenangu FM and join Dr. Eunice Nduati, researcher at @kemriwellcome.bsky.social
, as she discusses the HIV vaccine journey as we mark the #WorldAIDSDay themed, "Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response." #EndAIDS
December 1, 2025 at 12:40 PM
🎙️ LIVE on Msenangu FM!
Tune in tomorrow morning from 7am on Msenangu FM and join Dr. Eunice Nduati, researcher at @kemriwellcome.bsky.social
, as she discusses the HIV vaccine journey as we mark the #WorldAIDSDay themed, "Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response." #EndAIDS
Tune in tomorrow morning from 7am on Msenangu FM and join Dr. Eunice Nduati, researcher at @kemriwellcome.bsky.social
, as she discusses the HIV vaccine journey as we mark the #WorldAIDSDay themed, "Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response." #EndAIDS
The Novel Extreme Weather Risk Insurance System for Kenya, funded by @nihr.bsky.social , held its annual meeting to discuss strengthening health system preparedness, deepening community engagement, and protecting Kenya’s health sector from the impact of extreme weather.
🔗Read more 👉 : newrisk.org
🔗Read more 👉 : newrisk.org
November 28, 2025 at 10:20 AM
The Novel Extreme Weather Risk Insurance System for Kenya, funded by @nihr.bsky.social , held its annual meeting to discuss strengthening health system preparedness, deepening community engagement, and protecting Kenya’s health sector from the impact of extreme weather.
🔗Read more 👉 : newrisk.org
🔗Read more 👉 : newrisk.org
🚨Hypertension is a silent emergency in rural coastal Kenya.
📚Our research identifies low awareness, late screening, drug shortages & high costs as barriers to hypertension care, underscoring an urgent need for patient-centered care & enhanced health system capacity.
Read more 👉: shorturl.at/H0HSp
📚Our research identifies low awareness, late screening, drug shortages & high costs as barriers to hypertension care, underscoring an urgent need for patient-centered care & enhanced health system capacity.
Read more 👉: shorturl.at/H0HSp
November 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
🚨Hypertension is a silent emergency in rural coastal Kenya.
📚Our research identifies low awareness, late screening, drug shortages & high costs as barriers to hypertension care, underscoring an urgent need for patient-centered care & enhanced health system capacity.
Read more 👉: shorturl.at/H0HSp
📚Our research identifies low awareness, late screening, drug shortages & high costs as barriers to hypertension care, underscoring an urgent need for patient-centered care & enhanced health system capacity.
Read more 👉: shorturl.at/H0HSp
🧪 Ever wondered how safe COVID-19 vaccines really are?
📚 New research shows that the COVID-19 vaccine remains safe, with mild, short-term reactions and no increase in pregnancy risks, highlighting the importance of active vaccine safety monitoring.
Read more here 👉: shorturl.at/xmYwO
📚 New research shows that the COVID-19 vaccine remains safe, with mild, short-term reactions and no increase in pregnancy risks, highlighting the importance of active vaccine safety monitoring.
Read more here 👉: shorturl.at/xmYwO
November 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
🧪 Ever wondered how safe COVID-19 vaccines really are?
📚 New research shows that the COVID-19 vaccine remains safe, with mild, short-term reactions and no increase in pregnancy risks, highlighting the importance of active vaccine safety monitoring.
Read more here 👉: shorturl.at/xmYwO
📚 New research shows that the COVID-19 vaccine remains safe, with mild, short-term reactions and no increase in pregnancy risks, highlighting the importance of active vaccine safety monitoring.
Read more here 👉: shorturl.at/xmYwO
🚨Webinar alert!🚨
🧠Curious about mental health research in Africa?
We’re diving into "Mental health in sub-Saharan Africa through a clinical research lens" with Dr. Ruth Lucinde, PhD fellow, @kemriwellcome.bsky.social.
🗓️ Monday, November 24th, 2025
🕒 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EAT
🔗: shorturl.at/sjD8y
🧠Curious about mental health research in Africa?
We’re diving into "Mental health in sub-Saharan Africa through a clinical research lens" with Dr. Ruth Lucinde, PhD fellow, @kemriwellcome.bsky.social.
🗓️ Monday, November 24th, 2025
🕒 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EAT
🔗: shorturl.at/sjD8y
November 21, 2025 at 10:24 AM
🚨Webinar alert!🚨
🧠Curious about mental health research in Africa?
We’re diving into "Mental health in sub-Saharan Africa through a clinical research lens" with Dr. Ruth Lucinde, PhD fellow, @kemriwellcome.bsky.social.
🗓️ Monday, November 24th, 2025
🕒 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EAT
🔗: shorturl.at/sjD8y
🧠Curious about mental health research in Africa?
We’re diving into "Mental health in sub-Saharan Africa through a clinical research lens" with Dr. Ruth Lucinde, PhD fellow, @kemriwellcome.bsky.social.
🗓️ Monday, November 24th, 2025
🕒 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EAT
🔗: shorturl.at/sjD8y
🚨Vaccinology Webinar alert!🚨
💉Ever wondered how a facility earns the green light to produce vaccines for millions?
Register and join us in this webinar to learn more!
🗓️ November, 27th 2025
🕑 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM EAT
🔗 Register here👉 : shorturl.at/nWi5a
💉Ever wondered how a facility earns the green light to produce vaccines for millions?
Register and join us in this webinar to learn more!
🗓️ November, 27th 2025
🕑 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM EAT
🔗 Register here👉 : shorturl.at/nWi5a
November 21, 2025 at 9:09 AM
🚨Vaccinology Webinar alert!🚨
💉Ever wondered how a facility earns the green light to produce vaccines for millions?
Register and join us in this webinar to learn more!
🗓️ November, 27th 2025
🕑 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM EAT
🔗 Register here👉 : shorturl.at/nWi5a
💉Ever wondered how a facility earns the green light to produce vaccines for millions?
Register and join us in this webinar to learn more!
🗓️ November, 27th 2025
🕑 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM EAT
🔗 Register here👉 : shorturl.at/nWi5a
🧬 Where are artemisinin resistance signals emerging in Kenya?
📚 New research tracking schoolchildren across Western Kenya reveals rising genetic markers linked to resistance, show the urgent need to strengthen routine surveillance and confirm treatment efficacy.
🔗: shorturl.at/z12cD
📚 New research tracking schoolchildren across Western Kenya reveals rising genetic markers linked to resistance, show the urgent need to strengthen routine surveillance and confirm treatment efficacy.
🔗: shorturl.at/z12cD
November 21, 2025 at 8:26 AM
🧬 Where are artemisinin resistance signals emerging in Kenya?
📚 New research tracking schoolchildren across Western Kenya reveals rising genetic markers linked to resistance, show the urgent need to strengthen routine surveillance and confirm treatment efficacy.
🔗: shorturl.at/z12cD
📚 New research tracking schoolchildren across Western Kenya reveals rising genetic markers linked to resistance, show the urgent need to strengthen routine surveillance and confirm treatment efficacy.
🔗: shorturl.at/z12cD
The Programme hosted its annual Media Advisory Group meeting, bringing together researchers, media experts, and community representatives to discuss research dissemination and foster meaningful collaboration between the media and researchers.
🔗Read more here👉: shorturl.at/ZSGch
🔗Read more here👉: shorturl.at/ZSGch
November 20, 2025 at 9:12 AM
The Programme hosted its annual Media Advisory Group meeting, bringing together researchers, media experts, and community representatives to discuss research dissemination and foster meaningful collaboration between the media and researchers.
🔗Read more here👉: shorturl.at/ZSGch
🔗Read more here👉: shorturl.at/ZSGch
💡 A game-changer for pneumonia care!
The SONIA trial, led by @kemriwellcome.bsky.social reveals that adding low-dose steroids to standard antibiotics could reduce pneumonia deaths, showing a significant drop in 30-day mortality improving survival in resource-limited settings.
🔗: shorturl.at/6iX0X
The SONIA trial, led by @kemriwellcome.bsky.social reveals that adding low-dose steroids to standard antibiotics could reduce pneumonia deaths, showing a significant drop in 30-day mortality improving survival in resource-limited settings.
🔗: shorturl.at/6iX0X
November 4, 2025 at 7:01 AM
💡 A game-changer for pneumonia care!
The SONIA trial, led by @kemriwellcome.bsky.social reveals that adding low-dose steroids to standard antibiotics could reduce pneumonia deaths, showing a significant drop in 30-day mortality improving survival in resource-limited settings.
🔗: shorturl.at/6iX0X
The SONIA trial, led by @kemriwellcome.bsky.social reveals that adding low-dose steroids to standard antibiotics could reduce pneumonia deaths, showing a significant drop in 30-day mortality improving survival in resource-limited settings.
🔗: shorturl.at/6iX0X
The ACHIEVE study, supported by @cepi.net has officially launched! This research will assess the prevalence of Chikungunya virus among patients with fever, neurological illness & pregnant women in health centres across Kenya & Tanzania to inform improved outbreak response and vaccine strategies. 🌍
October 31, 2025 at 8:24 AM
The ACHIEVE study, supported by @cepi.net has officially launched! This research will assess the prevalence of Chikungunya virus among patients with fever, neurological illness & pregnant women in health centres across Kenya & Tanzania to inform improved outbreak response and vaccine strategies. 🌍
Call for Applications📢!
Are you a PhD student or early postdoc interested in the interaction between the immune system & pathogens?
Apply for the #AFRIBOP 2026 symposium!
🗓️: March 16–20, 2026
📍: Stellenbosch, Cape Town
🔗: shorturl.at/Ctcd4
Deadline: October 31, 2025
@uofglasgow.bsky.social
Are you a PhD student or early postdoc interested in the interaction between the immune system & pathogens?
Apply for the #AFRIBOP 2026 symposium!
🗓️: March 16–20, 2026
📍: Stellenbosch, Cape Town
🔗: shorturl.at/Ctcd4
Deadline: October 31, 2025
@uofglasgow.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Call for Applications📢!
Are you a PhD student or early postdoc interested in the interaction between the immune system & pathogens?
Apply for the #AFRIBOP 2026 symposium!
🗓️: March 16–20, 2026
📍: Stellenbosch, Cape Town
🔗: shorturl.at/Ctcd4
Deadline: October 31, 2025
@uofglasgow.bsky.social
Are you a PhD student or early postdoc interested in the interaction between the immune system & pathogens?
Apply for the #AFRIBOP 2026 symposium!
🗓️: March 16–20, 2026
📍: Stellenbosch, Cape Town
🔗: shorturl.at/Ctcd4
Deadline: October 31, 2025
@uofglasgow.bsky.social
🧠 This #WorldMentalHealthDay2025, we spotlight how research is shaping Kenya’s journey from policy to practice, breaking stigma, strengthening care, and bringing services closer to communities.
🔗Read more here 👉: shorturl.at/GkJVK
🔗Read more here 👉: shorturl.at/GkJVK
October 10, 2025 at 1:40 PM
🧠 This #WorldMentalHealthDay2025, we spotlight how research is shaping Kenya’s journey from policy to practice, breaking stigma, strengthening care, and bringing services closer to communities.
🔗Read more here 👉: shorturl.at/GkJVK
🔗Read more here 👉: shorturl.at/GkJVK
Call for Applications📢!
Are you a PhD student or early postdoc interested in the interaction between the immune system and pathogens?
Apply for the #AFRIBOP 2026 symposium.
🗓️: March 16–20, 2026
📍: Devon Valley Hotel, Cape Town
🗓️: Deadline: October 31, 2025
Apply here 🔗: shorturl.at/Ctcd4
Are you a PhD student or early postdoc interested in the interaction between the immune system and pathogens?
Apply for the #AFRIBOP 2026 symposium.
🗓️: March 16–20, 2026
📍: Devon Valley Hotel, Cape Town
🗓️: Deadline: October 31, 2025
Apply here 🔗: shorturl.at/Ctcd4
October 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Call for Applications📢!
Are you a PhD student or early postdoc interested in the interaction between the immune system and pathogens?
Apply for the #AFRIBOP 2026 symposium.
🗓️: March 16–20, 2026
📍: Devon Valley Hotel, Cape Town
🗓️: Deadline: October 31, 2025
Apply here 🔗: shorturl.at/Ctcd4
Are you a PhD student or early postdoc interested in the interaction between the immune system and pathogens?
Apply for the #AFRIBOP 2026 symposium.
🗓️: March 16–20, 2026
📍: Devon Valley Hotel, Cape Town
🗓️: Deadline: October 31, 2025
Apply here 🔗: shorturl.at/Ctcd4
🦟 Where are Kenya’s Aedes aegypti hotspots?
📚New research by @smuchiri.bsky.social et al. uses advanced modeling to predict ecological suitability, with population density emerging as the top factor, urging for the strengthening of surveillance to prevent outbreaks.
🔗: shorturl.at/TOCDB
📚New research by @smuchiri.bsky.social et al. uses advanced modeling to predict ecological suitability, with population density emerging as the top factor, urging for the strengthening of surveillance to prevent outbreaks.
🔗: shorturl.at/TOCDB
October 7, 2025 at 12:11 PM
🦟 Where are Kenya’s Aedes aegypti hotspots?
📚New research by @smuchiri.bsky.social et al. uses advanced modeling to predict ecological suitability, with population density emerging as the top factor, urging for the strengthening of surveillance to prevent outbreaks.
🔗: shorturl.at/TOCDB
📚New research by @smuchiri.bsky.social et al. uses advanced modeling to predict ecological suitability, with population density emerging as the top factor, urging for the strengthening of surveillance to prevent outbreaks.
🔗: shorturl.at/TOCDB
The @kemriwellcome.bsky.social Vaccine Workforce Development Programme, funded by the Gates Foundation, has partnered with BioGeneric Pharma in Cairo, Egypt, with support from the Egyptian Drug Authority to deliver a 12-week programme for apprentices selected from across Africa.
October 7, 2025 at 9:40 AM
The @kemriwellcome.bsky.social Vaccine Workforce Development Programme, funded by the Gates Foundation, has partnered with BioGeneric Pharma in Cairo, Egypt, with support from the Egyptian Drug Authority to deliver a 12-week programme for apprentices selected from across Africa.
Congratulations to Prof. Edwine Barasa on being appointed as the Executive Director of @kemriwellcome.bsky.social following the completion of a highly competitive recruitment process conducted by the Programme’s partners. @wellcometrust.bsky.social & @ox.ac.uk
Read more here : shorturl.at/QTC4a
Read more here : shorturl.at/QTC4a
October 3, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Congratulations to Prof. Edwine Barasa on being appointed as the Executive Director of @kemriwellcome.bsky.social following the completion of a highly competitive recruitment process conducted by the Programme’s partners. @wellcometrust.bsky.social & @ox.ac.uk
Read more here : shorturl.at/QTC4a
Read more here : shorturl.at/QTC4a