KEMRI KarGeno Research & Policy Hub

Transdisciplinary team uniting public health, policy, epidemiology & social science to advance sexual, reproductive, maternal & child health.

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Our Pharmacy Department is a key pillar of research excellence—supporting clinical studies through proper management of study medications, promoting drug safety, ensuring regulatory compliance, and contributing to evidence-based health policies that improve lives.

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We are proud to share that our Principal Investigator, Dr. Maricianah Onono, will be presenting at the 26th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2026) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Research has the power to transform communities and shape better policies. Stop by our booth to learn about our ongoing projects, community engagement, and how evidence is meaningful to change.

📍 Find us at the Kisumu Agricultural Show Grounds. looking forward seeing to you!

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Routine childhood immunization is one of the safest and most effective ways to protect children against vaccine-preventable diseases.

At KEMRI Kargeno Research & Policy Hub, we are committed to providing quality, friendly immunization services in a welcoming environment.

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Knowledge is power. By understanding PrEP, we can reduce stigma, empower informed choices, and move closer to an HIV-free future.

Misinformation can prevent people from accessing life-saving HIV prevention. It’s time to separate fact from fiction.

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When taken as prescribed, PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) can reduce the risk of acquiring HIV through sex by about 99%.
PrEP is a safe and effective HIV prevention option for people who may be at ongoing risk of HIV.

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Lets Talk HPV…

HPV (Human Papillomavirus) is the most common sexually transmitted infection. There are over 200 types of HPV.

*Low-risk HPV types can cause genital warts but don’t usually cause cancer.
* High-risk HPV types can cause cancers of the cervix, anus, penis, vagina.

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Highlights from the Kargeno Global Community Advisory Board Meeting held on 12 June 2026 at Pinecone Hotel, bringing together members to foster collaboration and guide community-centered research initiatives.

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Promoting mental health and sexual and reproductive health (SRH) awareness at Baraza Lab. Our team engaged adolescent girls and young women (AGYWs) in meaningful conversations on HIV prevention and the PrEP model, fostering knowledge, empowerment, and informed decision-making.

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Our Youth Community Advisory Board came together to share insights, shape priorities, and strengthen our commitment to youth-led solutions. Thank you to all members for your valuable contributions and dedication to creating meaningful impact.

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At Kargeno Creating, connecting, and learning together during clinic sessions is a norm, thanks to the Outreach Department for keeping our AGYWs (Adolescent Girls and Young Women) engaged and making every visit enjoyable and meaningful.

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County mental health coordinator emphasises the importance of this training in the current MH environment. Encourages health providers to proactively identify and provide support for mental health issue, echoing the mantra

“no health without mental health.”

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Catch our new episode tomorrow on Namlolwe FM

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Over three days we engaged groups of men, women, and healthcare providers to help finalise tools to be used for our upcoming study. The group shared insights of their realities on relationship dynamics and sexual transmitted infection, these are important for successful Study.

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Psychological First Aid training for PMTCT nurses across Tunawiri-supported facilities, aimed at equipping them with the skills to provide timely, compassionate, and appropriate immediate care to clients upon referral.

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Have you heard about PrEP?
Do you have any questions about PrEP?
Do you need any misconceptions about PrEP cleared?

Visit us @Kargeno Research Center today
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