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The Holy Father, His Holiness Pope Francis celebrates Holy Mass at UoN

University of Nairobi (University of Nairobi, 2015)

Emigration mobility trends and patterns in Kenya: a shift from South-North to South-South migration

Odipo, George; Olungah, Charles O; Omia, Dalmas O (University of Nairobi, 2015-08)

The study explores emigration levels, trends and patterns of Kenyan migrants, using the macro data collected during the 2009 Kenya Population and Housing Census. In Kenya, little was known of its emigrant’s ...

School Director hails the class of 2015

university of nairobi (University of Nairobi, 2015-11-12)

BSc.N students pledge to diligently serve the community

University of Nairobi (University of Nairobi, 2015-11-17)

Abandonment of treatment and loss to follow up: a potential cause of treatment failure in patients with AIDS-related Kaposi’s sarcoma

Kivai, Jayne M; Guantai, Anastasia N.; Mwanda, Walter O; Maitho, Timothy E (University of Nairobi, 2015)

Background: Management of patients with cancer is complex, multi-disciplinary, longitudinal and costly. Abandonment of treatment by patients and loss to follow up is a common scenario, especially in resource poor countries ...

PhD Oral Defense- Mr.Ethan Richard Ndubai

University of Nairobi (University of Nairobi, 2015-11-10)

World Aids day - 2015

University of Nairobi (University of Nairobi, 2015-12-01)

FCGR2A and FCGR3A Genotypes in Human Immunodeficiency Virus Mother-to-Child Transmission.

Milligan, C; Richardson, BA; John-Stewart, G; Nduati, R; Overbaugh, J (University of Nairobi, 2015-10)

Background. Fc-mediated effector functions have been suggested to influence human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) acquisition and disease progression. Analyzing the role of host Fc gamma receptor (FcγR) polymorphisms on HIV ...

On the efficacy of the direct forcing immersed boundary method as observed in fluid structure interaction

Chern, M-J; Ernest, O; Horng, TL. (University of Nairobi, 2015-10-22)

Whether one looks inward into the human body or outwards into outer space fluid structure interaction is evident. A variety of numerical methods hav e been used to determine the key ...

The visit to Sameer Africa limited

University of Nairobi (University of Nairobi, 2015-11-07)

Antiplasmodial, cytotoxic and acute toxicity activities of vernonia lasiopus o. Hoffman

Njenga, David; Irungu, Beatrice; Mbaria, James; Mutai, Charles; Nguta, Joseph (University of Nairobi, 2015)

Background: Malaria continues to cause heavy morbidity and mortality and it is the fifth leading cause of death globally. The disease causes over one million deaths annually and affects many more, particularly due to ...

Antimicrobial susceptibility of bacteria that cause wound sepsis in the paediatric surgical patients at Kenyatta National Hospital

Elamenya, Linet K.; Nyamweya, Nasser; Wafula, Caroline N.; Okalebo, Faith A.; Karimi, Peter N. (University of Nairobi, 2015)

Background: Despite improvement in the practice of medicine and attempts to provide aseptic conditions in the surgical wards, the incidence of wound infection is increasing. Management of wound infection remains a challenge ...

Financing and availability of essential medicines before and after introduction of the national hospital insurance fund civil servants and disciplined services medical scheme at Webuye District Hospital, Kenya

Mecca, Lucy W; Riungu, James; Guantai, Eric M (University of Nairobi, 2014)

Background: Financing is an important determinant of access to essential medicines. In Kenya, the National Hospital Insurance Fund Civil Servants and Disciplined Services Medical Scheme is a key contributor to financing ...