AKU Medical College, East Africa
@AKUMCEA
Providing outstanding health professional education and research that has an impact across East Africa.
A public forum that will look at how digital content influences our political views, spending choices, and perceptions of health. This public forum is free. Register here to join the forum in person: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… Register here to join online: aku-edu.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
Dr @m_mutebi Assistant Professor at @AKUMCEA has been honored with a national award for her outstanding contributions to the fight against cancer in Kenya and across Africa. The recognition was presented during the 2nd National Cancer Institute Summit. Congratulations Dr Mutebi!
Are you an early career researcher ready to transform healthcare? 🧠💡 Join us at the 2025 Conference, where fresh ideas meet global expertise to drive real change in access, quality & innovation. To submit your abstract and register visit: aku.edu/events/aechrs/…
🎓 Huge congratulations to Dr @angela_migowa on successfully completing her PhD at Ghent University! From vision to victory, your journey of dedication and purpose is truly inspiring. We celebrate you! 👏🏾
✨ From Vision to Victory: My PhD at Ghent University 📘 14 yrs of sacrifice, growth & focus led to my 1st published book—my dissertation. Grateful for the journey, my mentors, & every lesson. 💭What are YOU grateful for today? #PhDJourney #GratitudeSunday #PurposeDriven
Day 2 Plenary Session 7 Topic: Evidence at The Core: Advancing Clinical Trials and Health Research for Context-Driven Solutions, featuring the following experts: 1. Dr. Huwaida Bulhan 2. Prof. Mansoor Saleh 3. Dr. Yaw Badieko 4. Prof. Fredrick Chite Session chair - Dr. Omar…
Scan the below QR code to register for the 2nd National Cancer Summit. Date: 📅 27th-30th July, 2025 Venue: 📍 The Edge Convention Centre, Nairobi Theme: 🗣️🤝 Uniting Our Voices and Taking Action Registration link: 🔗: cancersummit.ncikenya.go.ke @IILAinfo @MOH_Kenya @uicc @DDrnjenga…
Hear directly from NCI-Kenya leadership at the National Cancer Summit, get to know about NCI-K Mark your calendar! Register today. Welcome to the 2nd National Cancer Summit. Register today. Date: 📅27th-30th July, 2025 Venue: 📍 The Edge Convention Centre, Nairobi Theme: 🗣️🤝…
Every child deserves safe care — from day one. Join us for the World Patient Safety Day Symposium 2025 on September 9–10 at Aga Khan University Centre, Nairobi. Register here: forms.gle/ZNQfmLdkQcru37… #WPSD2025 #SaferCare
Prof Sayed Karar, Department of Medicine, shares lessons from ACGME-I accreditation process. In 2020, @AKUMCEA became Africa’s first ACGME-I accredited institution. The article offers practical insights for medical education in low-resource settings. jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/…
Where do you gain the strength to rebuild after losing a loved one? Through honest conversations, individuals shared how they navigated the emptiness, the memories, and the unanswered questions left behind after losing a loved one. youtube.com/watch?v=3DLvFz… #LifeConversationsKE
Congratulations to Dr Zulfiqar A. Bhutta, Founding Director of AKU’s Institute for Global Health and Development, on being awarded the Virchow Prize 2025 – one of the most prestigious honours in global health. Presented by the Virchow Foundation, this award recognises his…
Today, we hosted the Clinical Investigators Training Program (CITP) to nurture a new generation of skilled clinical researchers across East Africa. CITP is designed for participants seeking practical, hands-on training aligned with the global Good Clinical Practice standards.
From Kenya to Ghent: A Journey of Dreams and Diplomacy 🇰🇪🇧🇪 Honored to have the Kenyan Diplomatic Mission in Belgium join me at my PhD defense @CSI_Ghent This isn’t just a personal win — it’s a collective celebration of resilience, unity, and national pride. Asante Sana 🙏❤️
A new study co-authored by Prof. Lukoye Atwoli, Deputy Director, BMI and Dean of the Medical College, finds that 6 in 10 university students enter higher education already carrying childhood trauma. Published under the World Mental Health International College Student (WMH-ICS)…
Prof. Lukoye Atwoli, Dean at @AKUMCEA, met with Dr. Ouma Oluga, Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Ministry of Health, this morning to discuss key issues surrounding mental health at the Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital. #MentalHealth
Disruption as a Way of Life: A diagnosis of cancer or kidney disease shatters routines & dreams in an instant — yet from fear & suffering emerge unexpected strength & resilience. Powerful personal stories remind us how the human spirit endures. #LifeConversationsKE