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The guest speaker for this month's wellness forum was Dr. Githinji Gitahi - Group Chief Executive Officer, AMREF Health Africa.

He is a passionate advocate for pro-poor Universal Health Coverage and joined Amref Health Africa as the Global Chief Executive Officer in June 2015. In December 2018, Dr. Gitahi was bestowed the 2018 ‘Moran of the Order of the Burning Spear’ (MBS) by the President of Kenya in recognition of his outstanding contribution and commitment to the health sector. 

Dr. Kihara Anne Beatrice - President Elect FIGO attending dinner at House of Commons with International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) members after RCOG - FOGSI India day on 30th June 2023.

Dr Kihara Anne Beatrice - President Elect FIGO meets with His Excellency The President of The Republic of Kenya Dr. Samoei Ruto C.G.H at State House, Nairobi, Kenya.

She was accompanied by the CS for Health, Members of Parliament, the Council of Governor, the parliament health committee, Kenya Obstetrical Gynaecological Society members (KOGS) and the Human Resource for Health Advisory Council.

A farewell dinner party in honour of our Senior Colleagues who retired recently was held at Tamarind Tree Hotel from 5:30 pm on 17th June 2023.  The University of Nairobi, Head of Department - Obstetrics and Gynaecology  Prof. Cheserem, Head of Department - Obstetrics and Gynaecology Kenyatta National Hospital Dr. Maureen Owiti and academic staff gave farewell speeches. 

The Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Prof. Cheserem was creating awareness by talking to a women's group about Reproductive cancers and the need for annual regular medical checkups.

A very fruitful courtesy call with Cabinet Secretary for Health Susan Nakhumicha by President-Elect FIGO Dr. Anne Beatrice Kihara and President KOGS Dr. Kireki Omanwa. She was informed about the next President of FIGO (International Federation of Gynaecologists and Obstetricians). The journey to Paris has started!

Dear All,

The University of Nairobi Disability Mainstreaming Strategy 2023-2028 is a commitment to promoting disability mainstreaming and creating an inclusive campus environment for all members of the University community.  Please familiarize yourselves with the contents.

Kind regards,

John A. O. Orindi, MCIPR

Director of Corporate Affairs

Office of the Vice-Chancellor

University of Nairobi

P.O Box 30197-00100

The guest speaker for June 2023 wellness forum was Dr. Linda Nyamute on Stress and depression amongst healthcare workers. She is a Consultant Psychiatrist in Kisumu County.

The New European Surgical Academy (NESA) Surgical Workshop Program took place on 28th - 29th April 2023 under the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Health Sciences and Kenyatta National Hospital.

An MOU was signed by Vice Chancellor, Prof. Kiama - UoN and Chair of Council of ANHUI Medical University of China. The Chinese delegation later visited the Faculty of Health Sciences and they were received by the acting Dean Faculty of Health Sciences, Prof. Cheserem (Head of Department -Obstetrics and Gynaecology) 31st May 2023.

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