Kenya

Dr. Richard Lester

Ask, don’t tell, for better HIV care

Dr. Richard Lester with an op-ed on how best to communicate to HIV patients using mobile devices.

Nov 6, 2013 - by Dr. Richard Lester

A school in the Dadaab Refugee Camp. Photo credit: Rita Irwin

Teacher ed comes to the world’s largest refugee camp

The University of British Columbia will soon be offering teacher education programs in the Dadaab Refugee Camp, Kenya, through a partnership that will increase access to education for resident children and youth.

Apr 4, 2013

Text messaging improves health of Kenyans with HIV: UBC researcher

A simple “how are you” delivered weekly through cell phone text messaging (SMS) increases the likelihood that Kenyans with HIV will stay healthy and follow their medication regimen, while reducing the spread of the disease, according to a new study led by a University of British Columbia researcher.

Nov 9, 2010