Today at the 25th FIGO congress being held in Cape Town South Africa, the WHO-FIGO-ICM Consolidated Guidelines for Postpartum Haemorrhage will be launched and there will be a Declaration of 5th October as World Postpartum Day!
High blood pressure in pregnancy known as pre-eclampsia and eclampsia is one of the biggest threats to mothers worldwide. Every year, these conditions take the lives of thousands of women.
In Asia and Africa, they cause about 1 in 10 maternal deaths, while in Latin America, it’s nearly 1 in 4. Sadly, women in low- and middle-income countries like Kenya are hit the hardest, with far more complications and deaths compared to wealthier countries.
On 27th June 2025, the Governor of Kiambu County, H.E. Dr. Kimani Wamatangi, in collaboration with the Department of Health, convened a high-level county-wide consultative meeting for all facilities offering maternity services—both public and private.
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) World Congress 2025 was held in London, England, from June 23rd to 25th, 2025. An innovative three-day programme, covering trending topics and the latest innovations in clinical practice, delivered by a unique selection of expert international speakers.
Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th edition of the Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025 took place on June 19th and 20th in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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'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)
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.
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, extends its heartfelt congratulations to Prof. Joseph Wanyoike Gichuhi on his well- deserved promotion to Associate Professor.
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Nairobi, Kenya, 19th February 2025- In response to the misinformation and falsehoods purveyed by a few disgruntled staff of UON in a statement issued today, at 19th February, 2025 at 11:00 AM, the University of Nairobi wishes to clarify and reaffirm as follows:
