Kilimanjaro Clinical Research Institute - KCRI

29/07/2025

The EAPOC Study had the honor of conducting a Closeout Monitoring visit at Majengo Health Center and Mawenzi Hospitals from 28th to 31st July 2025. This visit, led by a monitor from the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI), marked a continuation of the ongoing closeout monitoring process.

28/07/2025

Emanuel Monday Samky participated in a Biosafety and Biosecurity Workshop organized by the from July 21 to 25, 2025, in Morogoro. The aim of the training is to Strengthen Laboratory Services by building the capacity of professionals in various areas, including the Safety and Security of Hazardous Pathogens. Professionals attended the workshop came from national, zonal, and regional hospitals with the aim of enhancing the safety of humans, animals, and the environment. This is an ongoing effort by the Ministry of Health.

25/07/2025

Bringing minds together: Today’s Coordinators Meeting focused on aligning goals, establishing a core team, understanding ongoing projects and research support needs, streamlining activities, building investigator capacity, and strengthening collaboration for impactful science.

25/07/2025

This week Spotlighting Wizara ya Afya Tanzania Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre - KCMC Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College Eastern Africa Consortium for Clinical Research

24/07/2025

Publication alert: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0327879
Wizara ya Afya Tanzania Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre - KCMC Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College American Cancer Society

22/07/2025

Publication alert: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1551714425002009?via%3Dihub

Wizara ya Afya Tanzania Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre - KCMC Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College Elimu Ya Afya

18/07/2025

Dr. AbdulHamid Lukambagire from is participating in the session to validate the National Public Health Surveillance and Response Strategic Plan 2025–2030, taking place from July 16th to 18th, 2025, in Morogoro.

18/07/2025

This week Spotlighting Wizara ya Afya Tanzania Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre - KCMC Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College

17/07/2025

The 13th IAS - International AIDS Society was held in Kigali, Rwanda, from 13–17 July 2025, bringing together global leaders, researchers, policymakers, and advocates to share groundbreaking HIV research and its real-world impact.
Representing , Rehema Maro presented a poster titled “Understanding Depression Among Adolescents Living with HIV in Tanzania: A Mixed-Methods Study Using the Think-Aloud Approach.
Wizara ya Afya Tanzania Elimu Ya Afya Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre - KCMC Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College

10/07/2025

We are thrilled to announce that Innocent Hezron, Study Coordinator for the NORA REACCT-CAN project at Kilimanjaro Clinical Research Institute - KCRI, has been selected for the prestigious African STARS Young Professional Programme (YPP)!
After a rigorous selection process that attracted nearly 3,000 applicants across Africa, Innocent was chosen as one of only 20 fellows for this inaugural cohort. This prestigious programme is led by the Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation (CERI) at Stellenbosch University, under the leadership of Professor Tulio de Oliveira, and funded by the Mastercard Foundation. Wizara ya Afya Tanzania Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre - KCMC Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College Science for Africa Foundation

09/07/2025

The AFRICARhE team from Malawi, Ethiopia, and the Netherlands is visiting KCMC/KCRI from July 5–9 to conduct a "Training of Trainers" workshop in preparation for upcoming prospective studies on Rh disease in all participating countries. The primary aim of the study is to assess the burden of Rh disease and explore feasible screening strategies across different healthcare settings. A key component of the project is also to raise awareness about Rh disease.
In Tanzania and Ethiopia, the study will focus on screening for blood groups, pregnancy follow-up, and the use of anti-D prophylaxis for prevention. In Malawi, the “Jaundiced Baby
Project” will begin, enrolling 500 newborns to investigate the underlying causes of neonatal jaundice.
Through this collaborative effort, the AFRICARhE team has strengthened study protocols and shared knowledge through hands-on training, including simulations with mock patients.

Wizara ya Afya Tanzania Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre - KCMC

University, Harar, Ethiopia Elizabeth Central Hospital, Blantyre, Malawi , Amsterdam, The Netherlands University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands

07/07/2025