The Medical Microbiology and Parasitology Division focuses on infectious disease diagnostics, antimicrobial stewardship and infection control. Members develop national protocols, conduct surveillance, and provide expert consultation on emerging infectious threats in Kenya.
What this division works on
Antimicrobial stewardship
Promoting rational antibiotic use and building resistance monitoring programmes across healthcare facilities.
Outbreak response
Rapid response teams and expert consultation during infectious disease outbreaks.
Laboratory networking
Collaborative networks between microbiology laboratories for knowledge sharing and quality improvement.
Infection control advocacy
Pressing for better infection prevention measures in healthcare settings nationwide.
What the division covers
- Culture and identification of bacterial and fungal pathogens
- Antimicrobial susceptibility testing and resistance surveillance
- Tuberculosis diagnostics: microscopy, culture and molecular tests
- Serology and molecular testing for viral infections
- Support to infection prevention and control teams
- Laboratory biosafety and biosecurity
Related KACP activities
Get involved
KACP members are welcome to join this division. Write to the Secretariat at info@kacp.co.ke and say which division interests you.
