Theme: Towards A Healthy, Globally Competitive Nation: Vision 2030 Flagships

The State of the art training facility at KEMRI which is the Venue for the KASH Conference.

“This is an exciting moment for KEMRI, Kenya and Africa as whole, as we start this daunting, yet exciting journey of improving the lives of Kenyans through research dissemination in a regular, local forum... I never thought I would be at the helm of all this” Dr. Jennifer Orwa, the Chairperson of the Steering and Organizing Committee of KASH remarked. With concerted and focused efforts, such advances will enable the strengthening of systems for disseminating and translating research findings for evidence-based policy formulation and implementation and as a result improved informed decision making particularly in the area of health, science, technology and innovations.

Finally, the 2nd KASH Conference provided a fertile ground for personal career development for scientists, as they showcased their research findings. It also allowed them to develop networks and linkages for future collaboration.
Research is important when it is disseminated and can be used for reference, for influence, and most importantly translated into implementable strategies that make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and, indeed, communities. KEMRI as a leading institute for health research in Africa, will continue to provide health solutions for humanity in line with its vision, mission and mandates.
“There is a growing trend towards both evidence-based policy-making and practice internationally, and therefore it is important that we ensure that research in human health conducted within our communities are translated to influence policy in our developing countries contexts; and at KEMRI we have determined to ensure we promote this; given our extensive research in all aspects of human health ”, noted Dr. Elizabeth Bukusi, the Deputy Director (Research and Training), commenting on the importance of the KEMRI KASH conference.
To accomplish her mission, KEMRI takes pride of the invaluable and immeasurable support of the dedicated Board of Management, our partners and collaborators, KEMRI’s management and staff, and the unwavering support of the Government of Kenya. It is this unique partnership that continues to inspire KEMRI scientists to seek innovative scientific solutions that impact on the lives of Kenyans in line with our motto: In search of Better Health.

A Researcher undertakes a procedure at one of the Institute’s modern laboratories.