Kenya · Emergency Medicine · Professional Society

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EMSOKe unites doctors, nurses, clinical officers, EMTs/paramedics, students, and organisations working in emergency care to improve the quality of emergency care across Kenya.

Become a member Our mission
Affiliated to AFEM — African Federation for Emergency Medicine
EMSOKe emblem — heart rate pulse over the Kenyan flag colours
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4 Standing committees
KSh 1,000 Annual subscription
What we do

Building the backbone of acute care

Leadership & Capacity

Building the capacity of emergency care professionals across Kenya, and guiding development of emergency care curricula, courses, and training programmes for all tiers of the emergency care system.

Advocacy & Policy

Advocating for emergency medicine to be prioritised by international and local stakeholders, and working with government to develop and strengthen emergency care policies and frameworks.

Collaboration & Research

Fostering global collaborations and partnerships for emergency care, and promoting research in emergency care in Kenya — affiliated with AFEM.

How the society is organised

Four standing committees

  1. In-Hospital

    Focused on emergency department practice, resuscitation standards, and in-hospital acute care.

  2. Out-of-Hospital

    Covers pre-hospital and EMS care, ambulance services, and first-response systems.

  3. Research

    Promotes and coordinates research in emergency care across Kenya.

  4. Training

    Guides curriculum, course, and training programme development for all tiers of emergency care.

What's coming up

Upcoming on the calendar

Event schedule to be confirmed. Check back soon or contact the secretariat for details.

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Stand with Kenya's emergency care community

Whether you're a doctor, nurse, clinical officer, EMT/paramedic, student, or an organisation working in emergency care — there's a place for you in EMSOKe.

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