KEMRI-Wellcome Trust
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Medical Research on Vaccines, Global Epidemiology, Genomics, Health Systems, & Clinical Care.
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This week, we are hosting a 2⃣-day symposium on heart-related risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes & other cardiometabolic diseases together with London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine MEIRU MALAWI MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit THRU_ZIM KEMRI-Wellcome Trust
Herd immunity is about protecting each other. When women get vaccinated against HPV, they're not just safeguarding themselves but also creating a shield that extends to men. Vaccination is a collective act of care.
#VaccinesSaveLives
#HerdImmunity
Prof. Nelly Mugo takes Vaccinology in Africa course participants through an overview of Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines, disease burden, the role of vaccines, and what vaccines are currently available and recommended for use.
#VaccinesSaveLives
Dennis Waithaka introducing participants to health technology assessment (HTA) to inform vaccine decision making at the #Vaccinology in Africa course University of Nairobi
#HTA
Dr. Chiluba Mwila gave a talk on developing a biomanufacturing workforce in Africa during the Vaccinology in Africa course forum. African Union has set a goal to increase vaccine manufacturing on the African continent to meet 60% of the demand by 2040.
#VaccinesSaveLives
Transparency is key in the vaccine rollout, and publicizing the process fosters community trust. The rollout process should also be collaborative. Collaborative vaccine rollout depends on stakeholder involvement and empowerment.
#VaccinesSaveLives
For more details about the following advertised tenders please visit our website kemri-wellcome.org/procurement/
Further information or clarification can be obtained from [email protected] or call 0709983064 during office hours.
Visit us this #WorldMalariaDay for the Malariaworld exhibition at JR Hospital Academic Centre Level 3!
Nuffield Department of Medicine Tropical Medicine Oxford
As is #KWTRP family tradition, we took a moment to celebrate this month's achievements including successful grant awards, new projects, Professorships, PhD's, new staff & much more... Led by colleagues Elizabeth M & jmnjunge
Edwine Barasa George Warimwe Joseph mwangangi