KEMRI Launches Sh516M Initiative to Drive Innovation, Leadership in Women’s Health Research Across Africa

NAIROBI, Kenya, October 11th –The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) on Saturday, October 11th announced an ambitious Sh 516 million (approximately USD 4 million) initiative funded by the Gates Foundation, titled “The Leadership for Innovation and Excellence in Accelerating Research on Women’s Health (LEA-WH) Programme.” The three-year flagship programme is set to commence in January…

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Landmark BOHEMIA Trial Offers Hope for New Malaria Control Strategy

NAIROBI, Kenya July 24 –The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), in collaboration with the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) and the Manhiça Health Research Centre (CISM), is proud to announce the results of a groundbreaking study. This study demonstrates that ivermectin, when administered to the population through Mass Drug Administration (MDA), can significantly reduce…

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