Dr. Julius Kiboi, Chairman Department of Surgery with Dr. Ben Wairegi, Britam Group Managing Director, Prof. Oliech and program Director Dr. Nyaim when Dr. Wairegi paid a courtesy visit to the University of Nairobi Department of Surgery.
Prof. Roan, chief of cardiovascular surgery at the National Cheng Kung University Hospital in Taiwan.
The visiting team for haemodialysis AV fistula project on a courtesy call on CEO KNH Dr. E. Kamuri, Dr. Omulo, Head of the Cardiothoracic and vascular surgery Thematic unit and Prof. Mclegeiyo were in attendance.
Before surgery. After surgery.
Giant omphalocele with a 15cm by 10cm defect closed primarily by Paediatric Surgery Unit led by Dr. Shahbal Swaleh using component separation technique.
Paediatric surgery residents demonstrating hutch diverticulum with urinary tract obstruction led by Dr. Peter Mwika of the Thematic Unit of Paediatric Surgery.
Prof. Jun-Neng Prof of Cardiovascular Surgery National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan with Dr. Nikita Mehta ,lecturer in the thematic Unit of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery creating an arteriovenous fistula, during ongoing arteriovenous fistula project in collaboration with National Cheng Kung Hospital on 17th June, 2019.
The Department of Surgery Chairman, Dr. Julius Kiboi, Dr. Kutty from Apollo Hospitals Group, India, Dr. Michael Magoha, lecturer, UoN, Dr. Wahome from the Ear Nose and Throat Unit and Mmed students in neurosurgery conducted an endoscopic pituitary surgery (transnassal approach) at the College of Health Sciences Kenyatta National Hospital theatre.
The Department of Surgery Chairman Dr.Julius Kiboi, Dr. Elly Nyaim, Dr. Joseph Githaiga,and Dr. Chirs Musau with Mr. Jignesh from Apollo Hospital Group, India.
The Department of Surgery and Apollo Hospital Group have agreed on a collaboration.
A group photo of the Department of Surgery Chairman, Dr. Julius Kiboi, teaching staff and students after the completion of exams.
The Department of Surgery conducts exams for year 4 medical students.
Neurosurgeons from the Department of Surgery, Neurosurgery unit led by Dr. Michael Magoha, managing hydrocephalus with latest endoscopes from Karl Storz.
Mr. Steve Mbugua of SiSi Pharmaceuticals presenting a projector donation to the ENT unit.
Dr. Aswani the thematic head of ENT and Dr. Sitima the chief resident received the equipment on behalf of the unit.
SiSi Pharmaceuticals through Mr. Mbugua have offered to partner with the ENT thematic unit to fund research.
College of Health Sciences Principal, Prof. James Machoki (R) awards Dr. Peter Kitunguu after completion of pedagogy and andragogy training.
Dr. Peter Kitunguu was awarded with a certificate after he successfully completed pedagogy and andragogy training held at the University of Nairobi Central Catering Unit.
Dr. Allan Mayer and Chairman Department of surgery from St. Francis Hospital in Hartford Connecticut teaching Robotic surgery to surgery residents.
Dr. Mwachaka, neurosurgery resident in Germany doing external rotation in the Klinikum University Hospital.
Neurosurgery University of Nairobi lecturers and students with Dr. Koech from Moi University.
UoN Dept of Surgery Chairman Dr Julius Kiboi with Executive Secretary Ms Pauline Mutunga all set to represent the department at the UoN 2019 Sports Day at main campus
Kidney transplants operation on 26th March, 2019.
Team involved; Dr. Julius Kiboi Chairman, Department of Surgery, Prof. Joseph Oliech and Prof. Peter Ndaguatha supporting the local team.
Group photo of the participants attending the workshop.
The University of Nairobi (UoN) College of Health Sciences (CHS) in a collaborative effort with Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) and Operation Ear Drop (EOD) carried out free ear screening to commemorate the World Hearing Day 2019.
The event which was graced by CHS Principal, Prof. James Machoki was held on 4th March, 2019 at the Principal’s Court, CHS.
The University of Nairobi (UoN) and Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) doctors made another historical medical milestone by successfully re-implanting a 16-year-old boy's severed genitalia.
Paediatric Surgeon and Thematic Unit Head Dr JM Ndungu examining a Post-Graduate student at the UoN Teaching Hospital on Wednesday 14th November 2018.
UoN Otorhinolaryngology Thematic Unit faculty, KNH ENT Consultants and External Examiner Prof Sammy Omoding at the end of the 2018 Post-Graduate examinations on Wednesday 14th November, 2018.
Acting CHS Principal, Prof. James Machoki (L) and Department of Surgery Chairman, Prof. Peter Ndaguatha compare notes during the symposium.
The University of Nairobi (UoN), College of Health Sciences (CHS) and Kenyatta National Hospital held a one-day cancer symposium on 7th June, 2018 at LT III.
World Hearing Day 2018 commemoration.
The University of Nairobi (UoN) College of Health Sciences (CHS) and Kenyatta National Hospital commemorated the World Hearing Day on 2nd March, 2018.
A team of University of Nairobi (UoN) Plastic Surgeons successfully re-implanted a completely severed hand at the UoN teaching hospital on Saturday 27th January 2018. The operation was performed on a 17 year old boy whose right hand was completely detached when a chaff cutter accidentally came on while he was in the process of cleaning it.
The young man was first seen at Kiambu County Hospital from where he was referred to KNH where the 7 hour operation was performed. The UoN surgeons who participated in the surgery were; Prof SO Khainga and Dr FW Nangole, assisted by budding Plastic Surgeons Dr Alex Okello and Dr Kenneth Aluora. In the photos accompanying this narration, the university surgeons are seen being congratulated by the KNH CEO Mrs Lily Koros and the Director of Clinical Services Dr BM Githae.
Joseph Theuri's hand reatached after the surgery.
A team of doctors from the University of Nairobi (UoN) College of Health Sciences and Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) achieved another historical medical milestone by successfully re-implanting a hand of a 17-year boy that was accidentally chopped off by a chaff cutter machine.
Dr Daniel Kinyuru Ojuka was on Friday 22nd December, 2017 awarded Doctor of Philosophy Degree (PhD) by University of Nairobi (UoN).
The topic of his PhD thesis was 'Exploring concepts of professionalism in Surgical Training in the University of Nairobi'.
Paediatric Surgery Workshop and Symposium organized by Kenya Association of Paediatric Surgeons (KAPS) in collaboration with University of Nairobi (UoN)
The objective of the workshop and symposium was to enhance or impart skills of management of AnoRectal Malformations (ARM). In the operative part of the workshop held at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) two patients with ARM were operated on every day from Monday 6th November 2017 to Friay 10th November 2017.
On Tuesday 25th July 2017, Pharma Branding Limited donated Kenya Shillings 50,000 for UoN Medical School 50th anniversary celebrations to be held at the UoN College of Health Sciences (CHS) from 26 - 28 Jul;y 2017. 
Prof GAO Magoha's autobiography was launched at the University of Nairobi (UoN) towers in a colourful ceremony on Wednesday June 14, 2017. Purhase the book for yourself or as a gift to present to mentees, business associates, friends, relatives etc.
Professor IM Macharia of the UoN Drpartment of Surgery has been appointed Non-Executive Chairman of Equity Bank (Kenya) Limited and Non-Executive Director of Equity Group Holdings Limited. He is a professor of Otorhinolarngology and Head/Neck surgery.
Buffalo Bill of the American wild west got his nickname after literary killing the highest number of buffalos in a competition. The academic staff of University of Nairobi (UoN) nicknamed their 7th Vice Chancellor 'Buffalo' because of his dynamism and great deeds.
University of Nairobi, College of Health Sciences Principal, Prof. Isaac Kibwage carrying one of the separated conjoined twins during a dinner that was organized to honour the medical team that conducted the historic surgery.
Separated conjoined twins, Blessings and Favour when they were taken for a day out of hospital on Valentine's Day.
Separation of conjoined twins.
Standing from left: Professor Peter Amollo Odhiambo, Gerald Kabogota and Mr. Thadeus Shigela. Seated is Professor Charles Nyamiti scholar, author, musician and Professor of Theology at the Catholic University of East Africa in Nairobi.
By: Professor Peter Amollo Odhiambo
The separated twins, Blessing and Favour playing with their mother in the ward. Inset: Dr. Fred Kambuni (L) and Dr. Chris Musau (R), the two were awarded the Order of the Moran of the Burning Spear (MBS) by President Uhuru Kenyatta after leading a medical team that successfully separated the twins in November.
The twin girls, Blessing and Favour who were separated early last month in a landmark operation. They are recovering well six weeks after the surgery.
The twins who were separated by a medical team from the University of Nairobi and Kenyatta National Hospital six weeks ago are recovering well.
Members of the joint team pose for a group photo after successfully conducting the 23-hour operation to separate conjoined twins at Kenyatta National Hospital on Wednesday, November 2, 2016.
From left: Prof. Stanley Khainga, Dr. Adan Abdullahi and Dr. Kimani Wanjeri, all from the University of Nairobi, College of Health Sciences, Department of Surgery.
Department of Surgery Chairman Prof. Peter Ndaguatha makes a presentation during the Annual Surgical Residents Forum held on 11th June, 2016.
The Annual Surgical Residents Forum was held at the University of Nairobi (UoN) College of Health Sciences (CHS) on 11th June, 2016 at Lecture Theatre III.
The UoN Dept of Surgery conducts a Surgical Skills Workshop for final year MB ChB students every year as part of the students' training. Students are taught knot tying and stitching techniques. In this photo students are seen preactising what they have learnt.
A group photo of the Department of Surgery Chairman, Dr. Julius Kiboi, teaching staff and students after the completion of exams.
The Department of Surgery conducts exams for year 4 medical students.
The September 2017 intake first year graduate students of UoN Department of Surgery and Orthopaedics underwent a two week in-houe Research Methodology Course from 18 - 29 September 2017. The main objective of the course was to equip the learners with the necessary knowledge and skills required for 1. Critical appraisal of literature and 2. Writing research proposals and execution of research. The course facilitators were: Dr Vincent Mutiso, Dr Dan Ojuka, Dr Mark Awori and Dr Joseph Wanjeri.
Dr.Wanjeri with Blessing and Favour, formerly conjoined twins, when they were being discharged from hospital.
Dr Michael Magoha with Prof Leland Albright
