Kilimanjaro Clinical Research Institute (KCRI)

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Dr. Sweetness Laizer Kilimanjaro Clinical Research Institute (KCRI) Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center (KCMC) #research #TB #diabetes

In celebrating the Christmas service, KCRI has emerged as the overall winner of the KCMC Christmas Competition. The competition included criteria such as message, creativity, cleanliness, and decorations. KCRI has successfully claimed the championship trophy for the year 2024.

The past few days we have been testing our mosquito intervention cards, developed for a series of co-creation workshops as part of the MBD-Free Project. Each card, in Swahili and English, describes simple ways to adapt the built and landscape environment to protect against mosquitoes without insecticides. Photo examples are provided on the back of each card. These methods were identified from a literature review of over 800 papers on mosquito control interventions. These cards were used in co-creation workshops with hospital staff, patients, architects, gardeners, entomologists, and public health specialists. We explored the advantages, disadvantages and potentials of these approaches, and how they could be adapted to the hospital environment, ensuring they best meet the needs of its users. More info on the MBD-Free Project can be found here: https://lnkd.in/dzrGacjf Principal Investigators: Karin Schiøler and Fatma Saleh. MBD-Team: Eliza Lupenza, Otis Sloan Wood, Jakob Brandtberg Knudsen, Gloria Ceasar, Danielle M. Agnello, Gerald Misinzo, happiness kumburu, Michael Alifrangis, Shaali Ame, Mwinyi Msellem and Ayubo Kampango, PhD, Collaborating entities: Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen, The State University of Zanzibar, Royal Danish Academy, Kilimanjaro Clinical Research Institute (KCRI), SACIDS Foundation for One Health, Zanzibar Malaria Elimination Programme (ZAMEP), and the Zanzibar Ministry of Health. Funded by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, Danida Fellowship Centre #Vectorbornediseases, #hospitaldesign #integratedvectormanagement,  #cocreation

Dear Our Valued Partners, Collaborators, Clients and Followers  Kilimanjaro Clinical Research Institute (KCRI) thank you for being with us in 2024. Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a prosperous New Year 2025!

KCRI End-of-Year Party! 13th Dec 2024 Kilimanjaro Clinical Research Institute (KCRI) and KCMC Duke Collaboration kicked off the day with exciting sports activities—jogging, football, netball, and more—bringing everyone together to celebrate. In the spirit of the Christian season, we also organized a special lunch and shared comforting support with children in the Cancer Department at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center (KCMC) spreading joy and giving back to the community. #KCRIEndOfYear2024 #SportsAndCelebration #GivingBackToCommunity #SeasonOfJoy #CancerCareSupport #ChristmasSeason Wizara ya Afya Tanzania Duke Global Health Institute Blandina Mmbaga Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College

Staff at Kilimanjaro Clinical Research Institute (KCRI), Kibong'oto hospital and Duke attended a Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training held from 10th to 12th December 2024. The training is very crucial to all researchers and aimed to uphold study integrity, ensure participant safety, and enhance the reliability of research data. #ClinicalResearch #GCPTraining #ResearchExcellence #ParticipantSafety Wizara ya Afya Tanzania Hadija Semvua Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center (KCMC) Huruma Sapheli

Kilimanjaro Clinical Research Institute (KCRI) in collaboration with #KIbong’oto hospital have hosted 5th Annual Conference: Research Capacity Strengthening Programme, held on 6th December 2024 in Moshi. Theme: Changing the Mindset: Scientific Ownership, Leadership, Mentorship, and Collaboration. Blandina Mmbaga Stellah George Mpagama Wizara ya Afya Tanzania

Today, the Director of Kilimanjaro Clinical Research Institute (KCRI) Prof Blandina Mmbaga participated in a visit by the Director London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, U. of London(LSHTM) of Prof. Liam Smeeth, to KCMC Hospital, KCRI and KCMUCo. This visit included discussions on key areas such as scientific research conducted by our research center Kilimanjaro Clinical Research Institute (KCRI), health training programs, and improving healthcare delivery for our communities. The collaboration between KCRI, KCMC, KCMUCo, and LSHTM aims not only to achieve academic goals but also to bring positive outcomes for community, national, and global health. Wizara ya Afya Tanzania happiness kumburu