PS Dr Ouma Oluga Meets KEMRI–Wellcome Trust Team to Deepen Health Research Collaboration
Nairobi, Kenya - - Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Dr Ouma Oluga, met with a delegation from the KEMRI–Wellcome Trust at Afya House, where they held comprehensive discussions on strengthening partnerships to advance Kenya’s health research
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Dr Oluga underscored the Ministry’s commitment to building collaborative, sustainable and impactful research ecosystems that drive innovation, boost national research capacity and contribute directly to improved health outcomes for Kenyans. The engagement reviewed ongoing initiatives and explored new avenues for joint action in priority health areas.
The delegation was led by Mr Chris Bird, Chief Legal Officer, accompanied by Dr Julia Kemp, Associate Director for Equitable Research Ecosystems; Ms Yolisa Nalule, Ecosystems Lead – Africa; and Mr Con Omore Osendo, Governance and Policy Adviser.