Thika Road Funeral Home
Thika Road Funeral Home is situated within the Kenyatta university ’s main campus.It is 23 km from downtown Nairobi along the Nairobi/Thika highway.The complex constitutes Phase I development of the School of Health Sciences. The School of Health Sciences was established in 2004.It evolved from the Centre of Complementary Medicine and Biotechnology (CCMB).Kenyatta University then realised that there was need to develop manpower and capacity in health sector,hence the design, development and inception of courses and departments that constitutes the School of Health Sciences. The laboratory offers service to many health related programmes including Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB), Medical Laboratory Sciences and Nursing Science.
Operationalisation of the complex:
The operationalisation of the Human Anatomy Laboratory Complex is in line with the Kenyatta University ’s Vision and Mission statements to provide Quality Education and Training, Promote Scholarship,Service,Innovation and Service to humanity. This is also enshrined in the university ’s philosophy statement of Sensitivity and responsiveness to Societal Needs and the right of every person to knowledge.
The Human Anatomy Complex comprises two complementary sections namely:The Topographic Anatomy Laboratory (The issection Laboratory)and a Mausoleum. The Human Anatomy laboratory deals with the academic component where Medical students systematically dissect cadavers in order to have a sound knowledge of the human body. The cadavers used in this laboratory are sourced in accordance with the legal provisions and are specifically treated to conform to the afety standards.
They are preserved to last the entire process of dissection without deterioration. The mausoleum comprises a storage and
preservation facility for bodies brought in by the public or the police,pending interment.
Read Official Opening Press Release
Operationalisation of the complex:
The operationalisation of the Human Anatomy Laboratory Complex is in line with the Kenyatta University ’s Vision and Mission statements to provide Quality Education and Training, Promote Scholarship,Service,Innovation and Service to humanity. This is also enshrined in the university ’s philosophy statement of Sensitivity and responsiveness to Societal Needs and the right of every person to knowledge.
The Human Anatomy Complex comprises two complementary sections namely:The Topographic Anatomy Laboratory (The issection Laboratory)and a Mausoleum. The Human Anatomy laboratory deals with the academic component where Medical students systematically dissect cadavers in order to have a sound knowledge of the human body. The cadavers used in this laboratory are sourced in accordance with the legal provisions and are specifically treated to conform to the afety standards.
They are preserved to last the entire process of dissection without deterioration. The mausoleum comprises a storage and
preservation facility for bodies brought in by the public or the police,pending interment.
Read Official Opening Press Release
