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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 University of Nairobi postgraduate Obstetrics and Gynaecology Medical student. 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:

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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The University of Nairobi congratulates Prof. Moses Obimbo Madadi for being recognized among the 100 most influential Africans in 2024 in the field of Science and Academia by the New African magazine.

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Post Partum Haemorrhage (PPH) Run on 6th October 2024.

Post Partum Haemorrhage (PPH)

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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.

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