SIT Study Abroad: Kenya: Public Health in the Tropics
Program Overview
The Lake Victoria region is a site of infectious diseases such as malaria, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and neglected tropical diseases. In Kisumu, home to the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), you’ll complete a six-week internship focused on public health at either the Kenya County Department of Health, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital, or Kisumu County Referral Hospital.
During your time in Kenya, you’ll also enjoy a two-day excursion to Maasai Mara National Reserve, home to lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras, and hippos.
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- Summer
- Health Administration
- Medicine
Updated Jul 7, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Kisumu, Kenya
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- 2026
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- Some college credit, no degree
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Letters of Reference
- Physical Exam/Health Records
- Transcript
- Essay
Age Requirement
18-30
Duration
- Summer
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Refund Policy
Refund with conditions
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