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DR Bilha Njeri Nguru

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PERSONAL DETAILS
Designation
Lecturer Grade 12
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Division / Faculty
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery
Directorate / Dept
VSTM
Medicine
SUMMARY

Citizenship: Kenyan

Residency: Kenya, Nakuru county

Sex: Female

Date of birth: 28th July 1989

Religion: Christian

Languages: English & Swahili: Proficiency in written and spoken

Google Scholar
https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=O9q18T0AAAAJ
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

2014-2017: Master’s degree in wildlife health and management [WHM]

University of Nairobi, Kenya

2009-2014: Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM)

University of Nairobi, Kenya

2003-2007: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)

Naivasha Girls High School, Kenya

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE)

St. Davis Academy, Kenya

FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION

I am a professional in veterinary medicine, specializing in wildlife health management, livestock diseases, and those with significant public health implications under the One Health framework. With a keen understanding of the intricate interplay between wildlife, domestic animals, and human health, I excel in diagnosing, managing, and preventing diseases that threaten both animal and human populations. My expertise extends to implementing strategic interventions for disease control and surveillance, utilizing cutting-edge research methodologies to inform evidence-based practices. Through my comprehensive approach to veterinary medicine, I consistently strive to safeguard biodiversity, promote animal welfare, and mitigate the risk of zoonotic disease transmission

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB): The Kenya Veterinary Board is a regulatory body responsible for overseeing and regulating veterinary practice in Kenya.

Kenya Veterinary Association (KVA): The Kenya Veterinary Association is a professional association representing veterinarians and other professionals in the veterinary field in Kenya.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Egerton University: Department of Veterinary Surgery, Theriogenology and Medicine

March 2018-Today; Part-time/Contract lecturer/PNP

 

Colobus conservation: April-May 2017; Volunteer

RESEARCH INTERESTS

My career goal is dedicated to positively impacting environmental conservation, wildlife health, management, and research, alongside animal disease control and eradication, animal welfare, and poverty eradication in Kenya and Sub-Saharan Africa. My research interests lie in exploring innovative solutions to wildlife health challenges, understanding the dynamics of disease transmission between wildlife, livestock, and humans, and developing effective strategies for disease surveillance and management. Through interdisciplinary research efforts, I aim to inform evidence-based policies and practices that promote sustainable coexistence between humans and wildlife while addressing socio-economic disparities in the region

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

International Journal of Innovative, Research and Knowledge

Title: Seroprevalence of Coxiella burnetii in sheep, goats and impalas at the Amboseli Park corridor, Kenya: volume-2, issue-10, October 2017

TEACHING AREAS

As a lecturer in veterinary medicine specializing in wildlife health, fisheries, livestock, and emerging livestock infectious and non-infectious diseases, I provide comprehensive instruction on the management and prevention of various health challenges in animal populations. My expertise extends to both traditional livestock and emerging species, ensuring learners gain a holistic understanding of veterinary practices. Additionally, I offer insight into laboratory animal medicine, emphasizing the importance of ethical research practices and the welfare of animals involved in scientific studies. Through my teaching, I aim to equip future veterinarians with the knowledge and skills needed to address complex health issues across diverse animal populations

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