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The department of Pharmacy conducted a second session of training for practicing pharmacists on Vaccine and immunization in collaboration with Kansas University

The Department of Pharmacy conducted the vaccine and immunization in the training in the Month of July 2021, the session included online modules and  later held the practical session in the department of pharmacy. The training included Bachelor of Pharmacy students and practicing pharmacists.

The training was held in collaboration with University of Kansas

To commemorate World Hypertension Awareness day, held on May 17th each year, NUPSA, SOP in Partnership with Kenya Cardiac Society, Hospital Pharmacists Association of Kenya and Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya will held a webinar to debunk the Myths and Misconceptions that surround the diagnosis and management of Hypertension.

School of Pharmacy (CHS) Dean, Dr. Kipruto A. Sinei led staff in a drive to plant  trees at the School of Pharmacy on 18th May, 2021.

According to Peter Karuga, Equity Bank’s Business Growth and Development Manager, the bank plans to plant 35 million trees countrywide in support of the government's agenda to increase the national tree cover to 10% by 2022.

Is a professional body by the students and for the students of the University of Nairobi, school of pharmacy that serves to spearhead the interests of its members. The organization is tasked with ensuring that student-life becomes easier for all pharmacy students.

Treatment of COVID-19 continues to be a hotly debated topic, even among health professionals. Although the WHO and major national regulatory agencies have issued treatment guidelines, these are continuously revised as understanding of the disease increases.  Widespread claims abound that herbal medicines, including some common household concoctions, may play a role in COVID-19 management. What does the science tell us? Join us as Prof JW Mwangi handles this and related questions.

Dr. David Gitonga Nyamu has been appointed chairman of the Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmacy Practice for a term of 3 years, taking over from long-serving chair Dr. Shital Maru. 

We congratulate Dr. Nyamu on this milestone and wish him success as he starts a new chapter in his scholarly career.

At the UoN school of pharmacy the healthy and safety of our students and staff is of our utmost concern. Courtesy of Nupsa a new hand washing station has been installed to increase sanitation within the school amidst the Covid pandemic. Remember to Wash hands, sanitise and social distance