Moses Obimbo
Dr. Moses Obimbo is an obstetrician-gynecologist and researcher at the University of Nairobi, known for his work analyzing the vaginal microbiome of Kenyan women. His research, which is partly funded by the Gates Foundation, aims to understand the impact of unregulated vaginal hygiene practices on women's health, highlighting the dangers of misinformation surrounding vaginal health.
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Prof Moses Obimbo, a gynaecologist from the University of Nairobi, highlighted the need for awareness among policymakers.
Run for Her: Stakeholders push to end PPH killing 10 mothers daily
Kenya· 2025-09-29
Prof Moses Obimbo from the University of Nairobi stressed the importance of reliable medical supplies, to guarantee safety of mother before and after birth.
Mothers at risk as bleeding detectors run outKenya· 2025-08-10
Dr Moses Obimbo, an obstetrician-gynecologist and researcher at the University of Nairobi, warns that this obsession with vaginal 'cleanliness' may be creating more harm than good.
The dangerous obsession with a 'clean' vagina: How online myths are harming women healthKenya· 2025-05-04
