VARSITY MARKS WORLD AID'S DAY AT KENYA

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University of Nairobi student's celebrated World Aids Day with the other citizens of the world at Kenya Science Campus. The event, themed “Getting to zero; zero new infections, zero AIDS related stigma and discrimination and zero AIDS related deaths,”  local artists entertained students, members of staff and the general public throughout the day. In attendace was the chief guest and Chairman of Council, Dr. Idle Farah, Prof. Kibwage principal (CHS) who represented the V.C and DVC(A&F) Prof. Magoha and Prof. Mbithi respectively. Prof. Horace Ochanda (Deputy Principal) was the host among other dignitaries. Presiding over the ceremony, the chief guest and Chairman of Council, University of Nairobi ISO 9001:2008 4 Certified

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Dr. Idle Farah noted that the University of Nairobi continues to adopt a multi-faceted approach focusing on clinical practice, research and policy formulation.  Dr. Farah said that much work remains to be done in a multidisciplinary approach focusing on most at risk populations to prevent new infections.  The University of Nairobi HIV/AIDS policy helps in implementing various interventions thus allowing the University to make progress in HIV/AIDS

Speaking on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Principal, College of Health Sciences, Prof. Isaac Kibwage, said that the University provides holistic care using primary, secondary and tertiary prevention strategies. Prof. Kibwage noted that the university will continue to play a leading role in HIV research, training, dissemination of information and providing prevention, care and treatment services.University of Nairobi ISO 9001:2008 6 Certified http://www.uonbi.ac.ke

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