MTRH Institutional Scientific Ethics Review Committee – Standard Operating Procedure

The Kenya National Commission for UNESCO(KNATCOM), in partnership with Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) and Moi University (MU), reviewed the Institutional Ethics Review Committee (ISERCs) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). KNATCOM has taken a lead role in supporting the operationalization of ethics committees in research to ensure compliance with ethical standards.

 

The Deputy Director, Social and Human Sciences Programme, Dr. Orpha Nyakundi represented the Commission and in her opening remarks, she noted that the activity would result in skill enhancement among the ISERC members in protocol review, identification of emerging issues that might influence the operation of the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital and Moi University ISERC and development of up-to-date SOPs.

 

On behalf of the Committee, Dr. Andale gave an overview of MTRH-MU-ISERC and thanked the Commission for their support towards the successful review. The Committee was comprised of 21 members who are doctors by profession in different areas of specialization.  

 

One of the major requirements for accreditation of ISERCs is that the standard operating procedures are reviewed regularly depending on the research circumstances within their institutions. In compliance with this, the activity held on 14th May 2025 at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital brought together members of the MTRH/ MU- ISERC to review and update the Standard Operating Procedures.