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KEMRI-Wellcome @kemriwellcome.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

🚨Vaccinology webinar alert!🚨 🧬 Where is TB vaccine research headed? Join us as Prof. Jayne Sutherland explores the current shape of the TB vaccine pipeline, emerging opportunities, and the future of vaccinology. 🗓️Monday, October 12th, 2026 🕑2:00 - 3:30PM EAT 🔗Register here👉: shorturl.at/X1gAP

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Centre for Tropical Medicine and Global Health @tropicalmedicine.ox.ac.uk · 30/09/2026

#MeetOurResearchers video interview with Eunice Nduati on new approaches for #HIV vaccine design @kemriwellcome.bsky.social Eunice studies HIV immunology with a focus on understanding immune responses in African populations Watch the interview 👉 www.tropicalmedicine.ox.ac.uk/wall-of-face...

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KEMRI-Wellcome @kemriwellcome.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

We engaged Nairobi City County’s Research team on collaboration in health research, capacity building, and research uptake, including the 3rd Nairobi Health Scientific Conference 2026. Discussions focused on strengthening research-policy linkages and translating evidence into action. #NBOHSC2026

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KEMRI-Wellcome @kemriwellcome.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

📊 Dr. Jacob Novignon’s session explored progressivity analysis, examining ability to pay, Lorenz and concentration curves, concentration indices and the Kakwani Index to assess equity in health financing and who bears the greater financial burden. #AfHESG #HealthFinancing #HealthEquity #KakwaniIndex

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KEMRI-Wellcome @kemriwellcome.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

📊 The #AfHESG Who Pays for Healthcare? Training is underway! Dr. Jacob Kazungu's session explores health financing equity, revenue mobilisation, risk pooling, strategic purchasing and measuring inequalities, highlighting the importance of who pays for healthcare in advancing equitable access.

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KEMRI-Wellcome @kemriwellcome.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

🚨Vaccinology webinar alert!🚨 🦟💉What will the next generation of malaria vaccines look like? Join us as Dr. Ahmed Salman talks about advances in the design and efficacy testing of next-generation malaria vaccines. 🗓️September 30th, 2026 🕑2:30–4:00 PM EAT 🔗Register here👉: shorturl.at/RcHia @ox.ac.uk

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KEMRI-Wellcome @kemriwellcome.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

🏠🩺 Does it matter who is in the room when your blood pressure is measured? Our research finds that a CHW’s presence does not significantly affect readings; one-off measurements may miss many people with hypertension & the team introduced Automated Home Blood Pressure. Read more👉: shorturl.at/onppn

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KEMRI-Wellcome @kemriwellcome.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

High blood pressure is a public health challenge. The IHCoR/CARisSA team joined stakeholders at an NCD Alliance Kenya workshop under IMPLEMENT-CVD to explore access to single-pill hypertension treatment & practical pathways for implementation in Kenya, focusing on affordability and availability.

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KEMRI-Wellcome @kemriwellcome.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The #GSLEARN Policy-Maker Training on Epidemic Modelling and Analytics strengthened participants’ understanding of how modelling can inform decisions, shape actionable policy questions and identify priorities for the GS LEARN Modelling Fellowship Programme. @gatesfoundation.bsky.social @cepi.net

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KEMRI-Wellcome @kemriwellcome.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

🚨 AfHESG Training Alert 🚨 🏥 Who pays for healthcare, and is healthcare financing fair across different income groups? Join #AfHESG for an interactive session on the Kakwani Index and its use in assessing healthcare financing fairness. 📅 September 25, 2026 📍 Hybrid Register here👉: shorturl.at/cec8B

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KEMRI-Wellcome @kemriwellcome.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

CARisSA/IHCoR partners from @kemriwellcome.bsky.social, MRC Unit The Gambia and @lshtm.bsky.social met in Kilifi to review progress and plan the next phase, strengthening collaboration, capacity, community engagement and equitable partnerships to advance cardiovascular health research.

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KEMRI-Wellcome @kemriwellcome.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

This week we hosted our 1st Independent Scientific Advisory Board meeting since launching our 2026-2030 strategy. The Board shared insights to guide our vision of becoming a globally leading African research institution advancing human health through science, innovation & capacity development.

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KEMRI-Wellcome @kemriwellcome.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

📢 Can’t make it to Mombasa? Join us online! Be part of the AMR Governance and Financing Summit 2026 as healthsector leaders development partners explore practical, evidence-based solutions to strengthen AMR governance and sustainable financing. 🗓️ 9–10 September 2026 💻 Join here 👉: shorturl.at/W8k7i

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KEMRI-Wellcome @kemriwellcome.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

We hosted the ProtEqt Voice Stakeholders Workshop, bringing together researchers, policymakers and civil society, including representatives from the Social Health Authority, National Treasury and Kilifi County Civil Society Network, to strengthen public voice in and within Primary Health Care.

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KEMRI-Wellcome @kemriwellcome.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Congratulations to our Executive Director, Prof. Edwine Barasa, on his appointment to the renewed @who.int Science Council, joining 20 leading scientists globally. The Council will advise on emerging technologies,breakthroughs & high-priority health issues shaping global health. 🔗: shorturl.at/hQybK

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edwinebarasa.bsky.social @edwinebarasa.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Honoured to be appointed to the WHO Science Council, joining 20 leading scientists from around the world to help shape the future of science, research and innovation for global health. Excited about the work ahead. @kemriwellcome.bsky.social www.who.int/news/item/27...

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WHO appoints 21 leading scientists to Science Council to help shape future health breakthroughs

The WHO Science Council is an advisory body established by the WHO Director-General to provide independent advice on high-priority scientific issues, emerging technologies, and advances in science and...

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KEMRI-Wellcome @kemriwellcome.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

📢We are excited to host the Antimicrobial Resistance Governance and Financing Summit 2026 conference in collaboration with Kenya National Public Health Institute. 📌 Theme: Sustainable governance and financing for AMR containment 📅Dates : September 9th – 10th, 2026 📍: PrideInn Paradise, Mombasa

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KEMRI-Wellcome @kemriwellcome.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

🚨Vaccinology webinar alert1🚨 💉How can Africa strengthen its vaccine manufacturing capacity and prepare for future pandemics? 🗓️August 18th, 2026 🕑2:00–3:30 PM EAT 🔗Register here👉: shorturl.at/9JyrA

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KEMRI-Wellcome @kemriwellcome.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

This #WorldBreastfeedingWeek 💙, we celebrate the people who make breastfeeding possible. 🤱 Breastfeeding peer supporters empower mothers with the knowledge and confidence to breastfeed successfully at home and in hospital. 🎥 Watch how breastfeeding support transforms lives: youtu.be/zvk2ic5Jv4k

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Improving Newborn Survival Through Post-Discharge Breastfeeding Support

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KEMRI-Wellcome @kemriwellcome.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

As we celebrate #WorldBreastfeedingWeek, we highlight the IBAMI study, where peer support helped 81% of mothers re-establish exclusive breastfeeding by discharge. IBAMI-2 goes beyond the hospital through structured home-based support for vulnerable infants under 6 months. Watch 👉: shorturl.at/OgS89

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Creating Sustainable Breastfeeding Support Systems

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Centre for Tropical Medicine and Global Health @tropicalmedicine.ox.ac.uk · 29/07/2026

#MeetOurResearchers video interview with Moses Chapa Kiti on securing our health amidst climate change @kemriwellcome.bsky.social Moses explores how climate change impacts population health and health systems in Kenya Watch the interview 👉 www.tropicalmedicine.ox.ac.uk/wall-of-face...

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KEMRI-Wellcome @kemriwellcome.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

📖 Our KWTRP Annual Report 2025 is out! Our Annual Report showcases a year of scientific excellence, innovation, and collaboration. Discover how our research is translating into policies, stronger health systems, and healthier communities. 📖Read the full report here👉: shorturl.at/2gkKo @ox.ac.uk

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KEMRI-Wellcome @kemriwellcome.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

🚨Vaccinology webinar alert! 💉Can vaccines ever be used outside their approved indications? Join Prof. Katherine Gallagher as she explores the science, evidence & policy considerations behind off-label vaccine use. 🗓️July 30th, 2026 🕑2:00–3:30 PM EAT 🔗Register 👉: shorturl.at/HAz0P @lshtm.bsky.social

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KEMRI-Wellcome @kemriwellcome.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

🌍As #GSLEARN concludes, participants leave better equipped to translate policy needs into modelling questions, interpret evidence and strengthen collaboration between policymakers & modellers, advancing evidence-informed decisions, stronger health systems and improved health outcomes across Africa.

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KEMRI-Wellcome @kemriwellcome.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

🤝 Strong partnerships lead to stronger decisions. Moderated by Dr. John Ojal, this #GSLEARN panel explored how policymakers and modelling teams can build trust, define clear roles, overcome collaboration challenges and prepare institutions to work with future GS LEARN Modelling Fellows.

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KEMRI-Wellcome @kemriwellcome.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

🤝 Sustainable evidence use goes beyond good models. Dr. Jacquie Oliwa's #GSLEARN session explored lessons from COVID-19, highlighting that trusted partnerships, strong data systems, open communication and co-producing policy questions are key to embedding modelling into policymaking.

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KEMRI-Wellcome @kemriwellcome.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

👥How does evidence become policy? In a simulated Technical Advisory Group meeting, Dr. Jacquie Oliwa guided #GSLEARN participants as they debated modelling evidence alongside other sources of evidence to develop informed public health policy recommendations. #EvidenceToPolicy #GlobalHealth

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KEMRI-Wellcome @kemriwellcome.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

📢We have launched our new Strategic Plan 2026-2030! Co-developed with our communities, researchers, staff, partners and stakeholders, it reflects our vision for advancing African-led interdisciplinary research that informs policy & improves health outcomes. 📖 Explore it here 👉: shorturl.at/04Suj

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KEMRI-Wellcome @kemriwellcome.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

📈 Models don't replace judgement, they strengthen it. Day 2 of the #GSLEARN Policy-Maker training kicks off with Dr. John Ojal's session exploring how models combine data, assumptions, and uncertainty to support public health decisions and the importance of communicating uncertainty.

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KEMRI-Wellcome @kemriwellcome.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

🚨 AfHESG Training Alert!🚨 📊 How do we evaluate the long-term value of health interventions? Join the #AfHESG training and deepen your understanding on Advanced Cost-Effectiveness Analysis – Markov Modelling. 🗓️ August 5th, 2026 🔗 Register here 👉: shorturl.at/9SmRg @edwinebarasa.bsky.social

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KEMRI-Wellcome @kemriwellcome.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

📊 Who has influence? What shapes policy decisions? When is the right time to act? Dr. Jacquie Oliwa explores stakeholder mapping, power-interest analysis, decision contexts and policy timelines, equipping participants to engage key decision-makers and strengthen evidence-informed policymaking.

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KEMRI-Wellcome @kemriwellcome.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

📊 Good models begin with good questions. Dr. Fatuma Guleid opens Day 2 of the #GSLEARN Policy-Maker Training, highlighting that effective modelling starts with the decision that needs to be made, not just the problem, to inform evidence-based public health action. 🌍

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KEMRI-Wellcome @kemriwellcome.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

🚨Vaccinology webinar alert! 💉 Can vaccines ever be used outside their approved indications? Join Prof. Kate Gallagher, Associate Professor, @lshtm.bsky.social as we unpack the science behind off-label vaccine use. 🗓️July 30th, 2026 🕑2:00 PM – 3:30 PM EAT 🔗: shorturl.at/HAz0P

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KEMRI-Wellcome @kemriwellcome.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

📊 Dr. John Ojal's session on Introduction to Epidemic Modelling explored how models can forecast outbreaks, compare intervention strategies & support evidence-informed public health decisions. The best models begin with the right policy questions, co-developed by policymakers and modellers. #GSLEARN

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KEMRI-Wellcome @kemriwellcome.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

We're proud to host the #GSLEARN Policy-Maker Training, bringing together policymakers, public health leaders and researchers to strengthen epidemic modelling for better public health decisions in Africa. Prof. Ambrose Agweyu urged policymakers to help shape modelling from the outset.

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KEMRI-Wellcome @kemriwellcome.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

🩸 What happens when malaria declines, but severe anaemia persists? 📚 A 26-year study of 80,000+ paediatric admissions in Kilifi reveals severe anaemia is linked to invasive bacterial infections & is affecting older children, highlighting the need for stronger health systems. 🔗: shorturl.at/IVvdE

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KEMRI-Wellcome @kemriwellcome.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

🩸Every blood donation has the power to save a life. We are proud to support patient care in Kilifi County through our blood drive, reinforcing our commitment to strengthening emergency response and community health and well-being.Thank you to all our repeat & first-time donors who answered the call.

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Centre for Tropical Medicine and Global Health @tropicalmedicine.ox.ac.uk · 08/07/2026

#ResearchHighlight from Kelvin Mokaya @kemriwellcome.bsky.social Severe #anaemia and invasive bacterial #infections in Kenyan children: a 26-year hospital surveillance observational study Read more 👉 ndm.ac/tropmed-res-hi Full publication 👉 www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

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Centre for Tropical Medicine and Global Health @tropicalmedicine.ox.ac.uk · 07/07/2026

#MeetOurResearchers interview with Anthony Etyang on unmasking #hypertension - the silent killer @kemriwellcome.bsky.social Anthony studies hypertension in Kenya and The Gambia, focusing on improving diagnosis, treatment, and blood pressure control Watch 👉 ndm.ac/anthony-etyang-podcast

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KEMRI-Wellcome @kemriwellcome.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

🚨PhD Studentship Application deadline !🚨 🔬Ready to make an impact in child health research? 🎓Apply now for a fully funded PhD opportunity! 🔗Apply here and beat the deadline 👉: shorturl.at/RqNiS @ox.ac.uk

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KEMRI-Wellcome @kemriwellcome.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

🎓Congratulations to Dr. Evans Mudibo on successfully defending his PhD thesis! His research explored how malnutrition and acute illness affect recovery among children in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. Evans was supervised by Prof. Gerard Bryan Gonzales, Prof. James Berkley & Dr James M. Njunge.

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Centre for Tropical Medicine and Global Health @tropicalmedicine.ox.ac.uk · 01/07/2026

#MeetOurResearchers video interview with Emelda Okiro on transforming birth and death registration @kemriwellcome.bsky.social View the interview 👉 www.tropicalmedicine.ox.ac.uk/wall-of-face...

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KEMRI-Wellcome @kemriwellcome.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

🎓Fully funded PhD opportunity! 🔬Ready to make an impact in child health research? Apply for the PhD studentship under the RECOVER study and help improve care for children with severe acute malnutrition. 🔗Apply here👉: shorturl.at/RqNiS 🗓️Deadline : July 3, 2026

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KEMRI-Wellcome @kemriwellcome.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

🎯 Dr. Jacob Kazungu's Decision Trees session introduced participants to decision analysis for economic evaluation, covering decision tree design and rollback, the use of Plant-A-Tree software, and cost-effectiveness analysis calculations. #AfHESG #HealthEconomics

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KEMRI-Wellcome @kemriwellcome.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

📊 The #AfHESG Advanced Cost-Effectiveness Analysis – Decision Trees training is underway! Prof. Faith Okalebo kicked off the session with the fundamentals of economic evaluation in healthcare, exploring ICERs, Cost-Effectiveness Planes and CEACs used to assess the value of health interventions.

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KEMRI-Wellcome @kemriwellcome.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

🚨Vaccinology webinar alert! 📈Behind every vaccine policy is a story told by data! Join Dr. Ojal, Researcher, @kemriwellcome.bsky.social and learn how mathematical modelling predicts disease trends, and guides evidence-informed policy. 🗓️July 10th, 2026 🕑2:00 PM – 3:30 PM EAT 🔗: shorturl.at/oCWt7

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KEMRI-Wellcome @kemriwellcome.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

As we mark #WorldSickleCellDay2026, we join the call to close the survival gap through equitable access to diagnosis, treatment, and long-term care. As George Mochamah highlights, every patient deserves equitable access to effective treatment to improve the quality of their lives. #WSCD2026

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KEMRI-Wellcome @kemriwellcome.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

🩸 As we mark #WorldSickleCellDay2026, this year’s theme, “Closing the Survival Gap: Equity in Sickle Cell Disease,” is a call for equity in Sickle Cell Disease care. As Dr. Sophie Uyoga highlights, equity will be achieved when they can access the services, treatment, and support they need.

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KEMRI-Wellcome @kemriwellcome.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

🚨AfHESG Training Alert!🚨 📊Looking to strengthen your skills in health economics and decision-making? Join the hybrid #AfHESG training and deepen your understanding of Advanced cost-effectiveness analysis! 💡Learn how decision trees inform better decisions. 🗓️: June 26th, 2026 🔗: shorturl.at/VZoAk

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