Dr Uba Hemed recognised for passing her year II MMED exams with a distinction

Doctor Uba Hemed has been awarded a certificate of recognition for passing her Masters of Medicine (MMED) in Ophthalmology year II with a distinction. The certificate was issued by the Chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology. In attendance was some members of academic staff and post graduate students.

Key Achievements, Department of Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology training in the University of Nairobi started in 1978. Since then, more than 160 ophthalmologist from over 20 countries have been trained. The key achievements include:

1. Promotion to Independent department in 1978

2. Department selected as a WHO Collaborating Centre for Prevention of Blindness in May 1991. 

3. Collaborations in training between University of Nairobi and Munich University since 1978 to date.