New Cold-Chain facility boosts Kenya’s health research, clinical trials

The facility is expected to position Kenya as a regional hub for clinical research and specialised medical logistics in East Africa...

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A new specialized cold-chain facility has been launched in Nairobi to significantly boost Kenya’s health research, disease surveillance, and clinical trials capacity.

The facility is equipped to store biological materials at ultra-low temperatures of up to -150 degrees Celsius.
Key organizations involved include the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) and Bwosi Investments Limited in partnership with Marken (a UPS company).
This facility will enhance the country's ability to manufacture dry ice, improving the safe transport of biological samples, particularly during disease outbreaks like Ebola and mpox.

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