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Celebrating Over 40 Years of Research Excellence In Africa

The motto of the Institute is "In Search of Better Health"

We are committed to improving the quality of human health through research, capacity building, innovation and service delivery that is consistently meets and exceeds the needs and expectations of our customers.

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We rank as one of the leading Centres of excellence in health research both in Africa as well as globally.

Our vision is to be a leading Centre of Excellence in Research for Human Health

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Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established in Kenya in 1979 through the Science and Technology (Repealed) Act, Cap 250 of the Laws of Kenya operated under the Science Technology and Innovation Act, 2013 as the national body responsible for carrying out research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

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15^th KEMRI Annual Scientific and Health Conference
(KASH)

11^th-14^th 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.

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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

We craft unique digital experiences. With more than 7 years of expertise we design and code clean

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Japanese Foreign Affairs Director Reviews Progress on Grant Aid Project in KEMRI.

The Institute welcomed Japan’s Director of Country Assistance…

KEMRI Hosts NIH/NIAID Workshops to Bolster Research Capacity in Africa.

The Institute through its Graduate School, held two transformative workshops from 3rd to 6th, December 2024…

AC3 Workshop Advances Collaborative Efforts to Combat Cancer in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Efforts to combat the growing cancer burden in Kenya received a significant boost last week…

City Residents Receive Care at Charity Medical Camp.

On 7th December 2024, residents of Nairobi West…

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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.

Clean-air Africa Global Health Research Unit

KEMRI is actively contributing to this year's #WorldMalariaDay2022 theme 'Harness Innovation to Reduce The Malaria Disease Burden and Save Lives' through research innovations such as Plasmocheck- a Malaria diagnostic kit and promising indoor and outdoor control strategies

We continue to highlight the need for continued investments and sustained political commitment for #malaria prevention and control.

In sub-Saharan Africa, traditional healers still play a major role in provision of healthcare. This has been attributed to the unavailability of healthcare facilities and affordability.

HIV remains a major #publichealth issue that affects millions worldwide. This year’s theme 'End inequalities. End AIDS' calls on all stakeholders to confront the inequalities that drive AIDS and to reach people who are currently not receiving essential HIV services.

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The cancer series with Dr. Mutuma entails short videos on various types of cancers: identifying factors, preventative measures, research being carried out and our call to action.

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