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REACH Trial Study

Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) remains a major contributor to maternal mortality, particularly in low- resource settings where 99% of such deaths occur. Oxytocin, the World Health Organization’s recommended first-line uterotonic for PPH treatment, requires cold chain storage—posing significant challenges in these environments. While misoprostol is heat-stable and widely available, it has been shown to be less effective than oxytocin. This underscores the urgent need for an alternative uterotonic that combines the efficacy of oxytocin with the storage advantages of misoprostol.

Uliza Daktari TV Show

Uliza Daktari's TV show began today, 13th April 2025, at Citizen TV, and the Programme was hosted by Dr. Lauryn Mengesa, a former postgraduate student in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Nairobi. The guest speakers amongst them was Prof. Kihara Anne Beatrice - FIGO President and Senior Lecturer at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nairobi.

International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (FIGO)

A Tree planting exercise

H.E. The President launched the National Tree Growing Restoration Campaign on December 21, 2022.  The Campaign targeted the planting of at least 15 billion trees by the year 2032.  In this regard, the University of Nairobi has committed to participate in this important exercise by planting trees on the respective campuses.

To support the campaign,  the University organized a tree planting  exercise which took place, today, Friday, April 11, 2025 at Upper Kabete Campus, field station whereby the Programme was graced by the Vice Chancellor Prof. Margaret J. Hutchinson.

 

Dr. Diana Ondieki Graduates at Womenlift Health Organization

Dr. Diana Ondieki graduated today, February 19, 2025, after a year-long transformational leadership journey centered on Authentic, Inclusive, Strategic, and Impactful leadership with the Womenlift Health Organization in Entebbe, Uganda. 

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nairobi congratulates you.

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