Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Health, Susan Nakhumicha, inaugurated the Board of Directors at the Kenya Institute of Primate Research (KIPRE) on January 23, 2024.
KIPRE, previously known as IPR, has been a biomedical research pioneer since 1958, focusing on drug and vaccine development in line with the government’s Universal Health Coverage agenda.
The institute which has a diverse range of departments, transitions from IPR to domestic healthcare capacity.
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CS Nakhumicha praised the institution’s human capacity, research accomplishments, and role in preventing non-communicable diseases.
She mentioned upcoming benefits from the Social Health Authority, which encourage lifestyle changes for better health outcomes.
The CS approved HR instruments, urging prompt personnel placement to fulfill the institution’s mandate.
During the visit, Nakhumicha toured facilities, acknowledging KIPRE’s advancements in reproductive health products and its role in addressing snakebites.
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