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Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established in Kenya in 1979 through the Science and Technology (Repealed) Act, Cap 250 of the Laws of Kenya operated under the Science Technology and Innovation Act, 2013 as the national body responsible for carrying out research in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.
THE 16th KEMRI ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC AND HEALTH CONFERENCE (KASH)
Registration for the 16th KASH Conference is now open
Theme:
The Future of Health: Scientific Research, Innovations, Technologies and Manufacturing for a resilient UHC
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
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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, WRAIR Discuss Renewal Of Research Partnership Amid Emerging Health Threats
A high-level delegation from the WRAIR led by Commander Colonel Brianna Perata paid a courtesy call on the Institute’s Ag DG, Prof. Elijah Songok….
The Evolution of HIV Care and the Quest for Cure
The engagive plenary sessions at the 16th KASH, saw the Dr. Fredrick Sawe delivering a comprehensive reflection on decades of scientific progress in HIV care….
KEMRI–HJF to Strengthen Strategic Research & Vaccine Development Partnerships
Ag. Director General KEMRI,, Prof. Elijah Songok held strategic discussions with the Vice President of the HJF, Dr. Sandhya Vasan the sidelines of the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa…..
The KASH 16 Jamboree where Science Found its future Voice
The just-concluded 16th KASH Conference, will be remembered as one of the most remarkable editions….
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