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AMSUN

Association of Medical Students of the University of Nairobi

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Our Mission

A Legacy of Excellence in Medical Education

At AMSUN, we are committed to initiating, promoting, and facilitating the collective and individual welfare of all students undertaking the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) program at the University of Nairobi.

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We drive academic excellence, advance research and innovation, and safeguard student wellbeing — empowering medical students to excel today and transform healthcare tomorrow.

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Latest News

Live Updates
Announcement Apr 07, 2026

AMSUN Launches New Mental Health Support Program for Medical Students

The Association of Medical Students of the University of Nairobi (AMSUN) has officially launched a comprehensive mental health support program …

By Dr. Amina Hassan
Achievement

UoN Medical Students Win East Africa Healthcare Innovation Award

A team of AMSUN members has won the prestigious East Africa Healthcare Innovation Award for …

By Sarah Wanjiru Apr 05
Academic

New Academic Calendar Released: Key Changes for 2026 Academic Year

The University of Nairobi School of Medicine has released the revised academic calendar for the …

By Kevin Oduya Apr 03

Groundbreaking Research on Malaria Drug Resistance Published by UoN Students

Medical students affiliated with AMSUN have co-authored a groundbreaking research paper published …

By Dr. Peter Mwangi • Mar 29

AMSUN Sports Day 2026: Medics Triumph in Inter-Faculty Games

The annual AMSUN Sports Day held at Nairobi University grounds was a …

By Alex Musa • Mar 25

Digital Health Forum: AMSUN Members Lead Discussion on AI in Medicine

AMSUN hosted its inaugural Digital Health Forum, bringing together over 200 medical …

By Beatrice Kamau • Mar 21
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Events & Seminars

Connect, learn, and grow with the AMSUN community.

Apr 20
Workshop

AMSUN iHub Medical Innovation Bootcamp

12:00
LT3 - KNH Campus
May 25
Other

Free Medical Camp - Kamiti Prison Outreach

08:00
Kamiti Prison
May 28
Conference

AMSUN Annual Scientific Conference 2026

08:30
Chandaria Business & Incubation Centre, UoN
Jun 07
Cultural

AMSUN Cultural Night 2026

17:00
Kenya National Theatre, Nairobi
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Student Research

Explore cutting edge research articles published by our medical students.

Antibiotic Resistance Patterns in Urban Primary Healthcare Clinics in Nairobi

By: J. Kamau, P. Mwangi, A. Wanjiku • Tropical Medicine Journal

A comprehensive cross-sectional study analyzing antimicrobial resistance trends across 24 primary healthcare facilities in Nairobi between 2023 and 2025. The …

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Mental Health Outcomes Among Medical Students at the University of Nairobi

By: A. Wanjiku, M. Ali, S. Otieno • East African Medical Journal

A longitudinal cohort study examining stress levels, burnout indicators, and coping mechanisms among 320 medical students across all six years …

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Barriers and Facilitators to Telemedicine Adoption in Rural Kenya

By: P. Mwangi, J. Kariuki, E. Oduya • Digital Health Innovations

A mixed-methods study exploring the barriers and facilitators to telemedicine implementation across six rural counties in Kenya. Through 48 in-depth …

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Community-Based Nutritional Interventions for Maternal Health in Informal Settlements

By: S. Otieno, B. Kamau, G. Njoroge • Public Health Nutrition

A randomized controlled trial evaluating the impact of targeted nutritional supplementation on maternal and neonatal outcomes among 480 pregnant women …

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Future of Medicine

Our Innovation Ecosystem

Lines of Code

AMSUN Code Community

Bridging the gap between stethoscope and syntax. Empowering medical students with Python, AI, and Cloud skills for the future of healthcare.

medic@amsun:~/projects$ python3 init_health.py

> Initializing AI Diagnostics...

> Success! Accuracy: 98.4%

Futuristic AI Robot

AMSUN Innovation Hub

Incubator

Startup Incubation

Providing mentorship and resources to transform clinical challenges into viable healthcare solutions and business startups.

Medical Innovation Bootcamp

An intensive, 1-month hands-on program equipping medical students with health-tech, entrepreneurship and practical innovation skills.

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AMSUN Charity Initiative

Leave No Medic Behind.

Part of the Prof. Hassan Saidi Memorial Fund. We mobilize resources to support medical students with tuition and basic needs. Join us for our next annual run.

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24th June
Next Charity Run
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FEATURED

Community Health Workers: The Unsung Heroes of Kenya's Healthcare System

During our third-year community health placement in Murang'a County, my team and I gained an entirely new appreciation …

Kevin Ochieng 6 min 2.4k

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