JOOUST signs a MoU with Red Cross Society Kenya
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, through the School of Health Sciences has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS). The MoU seeks to establish research collaboration between the two parties, by using the available institutional, field infrastructure and the facilities available. Furthermore, the partnership is set to enhance human capacity building, joint grant applications and research activities.
Accompanied by her team, The Deputy Secretary General Programmes, Kenya Red Cross Society, Ms. Annette Msabeni paid a courtesy call to the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Emily Achieng’ Akuno at JOOUST Kisumu Campus. The aim of the visit was to set pace on the planned activities starting with youth membership and research.
Consequently, the duo has made plans for resource mobilization for trainee workshops and conferences, as well as institutional development collaboration on the shared research sites between JOOUST and the Kenya Red Cross Society.
The Kenya Red Cross Society which has been in operation since 1965, is among the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement societies. Through the generous contribution and support of well-wishers, The Society has been able to run a variety of projects including keeping the members of public abreast with emerging health related issues. KRCS offers specialized services on disaster management and emergencies, education, famine, blood donation, first aid projects, among others.
In a bid to strengthen its health and research capacity, JOOUST has also fostered collaborations with Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI). The School of Health Sciences, headed by Prof. George Ayodo, is involved in a myriad of health projects in partnership with other universities. The Nerve-Dog Project, currently in its third year was funded by Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM). The project is a clinical trial, looking into rabies and non-rabies vaccine in dogs.
Additionally, The School has an European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP), a public-public partnership between countries in Europe and sub-Saharan Africa. The program is currently sponsoring Masters Students pursuing Epidemiology and Biostatistics. The Program has been funded by AMREF International, having AMREF International University (AMIU) and African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) as research partners. These tremendous efforts made by the School of Health Sciences demonstrate its outstanding commitment to providing a holistic approach to health services to humanity mediated by sciences and technology.
