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KEMRI now launches sports science laboratory in Eldoret

Health CS Susan Nakhumicha during the grand opening of KEMRI laboratory in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County [Christopher Kipsang,Standard]

Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) has unveiled a sports science laboratory in Eldoret as Kenya makes the first step in setting up its anti-doping testing laboratory.

The sports research centre, according to KEMRI, would carry out scientific studies on doping, nutrition, and injuries in athletics as it seeks World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) accreditation through the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) before testing samples.

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