The University of Nairobi PEARLS Study team conducted a strategic visit to Metropolis Laboratory to assess laboratory readiness for the upcoming MATRIX phase.
The visit provided valuable insights into the laboratory’s diagnostic capacity, quality systems, specimen management processes, and biobanking infrastructure.
The PEARLS Study team convened a dissemination meeting in Kisii County on 21st May, 2026 to share key findings from the PEARLS Cohort Phase and discuss preparations for the upcoming MATRIX implementation phase.
The University of Nairobi PEARLS Study team participated in a stakeholder engagement and dissemination meeting in Kisumu County on 20th May, 2025, to share findings from the PEARLS Cohort phase and discuss preparations for the rollout of the MATRIX phase.
University of Nairobi and Nakuru County Referral and Teaching Hospital stakeholders during Site Initiation Visit (SIV) for the REACH Project.
The team was led by Prof. Zahida Qureshi, Dr. George Gwako, and Dr. George Mugendi.
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.
