KEMRI | HJFMRI

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May 29, 2025

Just a bug or the next big outbreak? U.S. CDC surveillance for influenza and other upper respiratory illness surveillance

Early detection through sentinel surveillance sample collection is critical for timely intervention and disease control. HJFMRI supports surveillance efforts designed primarily to detect influenza...

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Case Study

2025-03-27

HJFMRI Helps Boost GEIS-Funded Infectious Disease Surveillance Lab Capacity and Expertise

2025-03-27

HJFMRI Helps Boost GEIS-Funded Infectious Disease Surveillance Lab Capacity and Expertise

HJFMRI efforts help bolster local laboratory capability and develop the next generation of scientists to ensure the success of collaborative surveillance research in Kisumu, Kenya.

News Article

October 16, 2024

High hopes for the smallest patients: HJFMRI-supported surveillance research drives initiatives to reduce infant mortality in Kenya

The CHAMPS data to action program team conducted training for neonatal intensive care nurses on antenatal care approaches to improve outcomes for newborns.

Case Study

2024-10-16

High hopes for the smallest patients: HJFMRI-supported CHAMPS surveillance research drives initiatives to reduce infant mortality in Kenya

2024-10-16

High hopes for the smallest patients: HJFMRI-supported CHAMPS surveillance research drives initiatives to reduce infant mortality in Kenya

The CHAMPS data to action program team conducted training for neonatal intensive care nurses on antenatal care approaches to improve outcomes for newborns.

Case Study

Deploying Entomology Surveillance Teams to Respond to Emerging Outbreaks

HJFMRI helped coordinate entomology surveillance teams to quickly gather data in a race against emerging dengue and yellow fever outbreaks in Kenya.

Joyline stands outside with her husband and infant son.

Case Study

2022-03-05

A Life Transformed by PEPFAR

2022-03-05

A Life Transformed by PEPFAR

In 2004, a 10-year-old girl's life was changed with help from PEPFAR, a journey that continues even today.

Clinician prepares to administer vaccine

Case Study

2022-05-17

HIV Research in the Time of COVID: Community Engagement Helps Overcome Challenges

2022-05-17

HIV Research in the Time of COVID: Community Engagement Helps Overcome Challenges

Case Study

Kenya: HIV Prevention Trials Network

HJFMRI's work in Kenya and the HIV Prevention Trials Network (HPTN).