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The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nairobi congratulates 7 graduates with Fellowship in Gynaecological Oncology and 43 graduates with Master of Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Health Sciences on 20th September 2024 during the 71st University of Nairobi graduation ceremony:

The guest speaker for September month's wellness forum was Dr. Pete Odera.

He is an experienced media consultant, broadcaster, minister, and multiple award-winning musician.
A demonstrated history of transformational innovation in a faith-driven environment, skilled in public speaking, strategic thinking, and training for nonprofit organizations, pastoral counseling, media & event production.

Kenya Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society - South Rift Branch, 2024 Annual Symposium took place from 30th - 31st August 2024 at the Alps Hotel Milimani, Nakuru.

The South Rift symposium was excellent and appreciation to the presenters, and everyone who attended. The key presenter - Professor Omondi Ogutu, presented on RPL and the current management.

KOGS - Kenya Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society

RPL - Recurrent pregnancy losses

Mary Jahmby Koikai (Fyah Mummah) visited the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and had an opportunity to speak with the ObsGyn residents in October 2023 before her demise this year 2024.

Jahmby Koikai was a reggae MC and an endometriosis advocate.

Rest in Peace Jahmby

Video recording of the visit

Gynaecological cancer is a major contributor to cancer mortality among women in Kenya. Kenya therefore needs more skilled professionals to create awareness, provide preventive and curative medical services to address gynaecological cancer.

Dear UoN Staff and Students, 

The 77th World Health Assembly (WHA) is being held in Geneva, Switzerland from 27th May to 1st June 2024. The FIGO President - Prof. Beatrice Anne Kihara is giving a keynote address at the WHA, a side event on reducing maternal mortalities, on 28th May 2024. 

At the Student Recognition Ceremony, 610 students were recognised for their continued exemplary performance in various categories amongst them were Dr. Margaret Kilonzo, Dr. Millicent Masinde and Dr. David Ruiru. The ceremony was held yesterday at Taifa Hall, Main Campus, University of Nairobi on 3rd May 2024. The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology congratulates them.

The guest speaker for this April month's wellness forum was Prof. Isaac M. Macharia

Prof. Isaac Muthure Macharia is an Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgeon with expertise in children and adult ENT Surgery, Hearing Impairment, Paediatric otolaryngology, Head and neck surgery, Rhinology, and Allergy treatments. 

He is a member of the Kenya Surgical Society, European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology New York Academy of Sciences, European Society of Rhinology, Kenya Ear, Nose and Throat Society & Kenya Medical Association.