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SIT Study Abroad: Kenya: Global Health and Human Rights
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SIT Study Abroad: Kenya: Global Health and Human Rights
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Location
Multiple Locations +2
- Kenya
- Kisumu
- Nairobi
- Tanzania
- Arusha
Term
Fall, Spring
Need-based funding, Merit-based funding, General grants/scholarships, BIPOC funding
Health & Safety
Apr 30, 2026
Oct 05, 2019
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About Program
Explore comparative health care, health management policies, surveillance, and management of tropical diseases in East Africa. Western Kenya allows students unparalleled access to distinguished medical professionals, scholars, scientists, and community health workers who are working on the frontline to address tropical diseases, and the health system that supports them. Learn Kiswahili, conduct field research, and gain practical skills through an internship or Independent Study Project, while observing how communities address pressing health challenges.
Video and Photos
Diversity & Inclusion 💙
BIPOC Support
LGBTQIA+ Support
Neurodivergent Support
Accessibility Support
Program Highlights
- Network with healthcare professionals, academics, and community-based organizations.
- Explore coastal Kenya and northern Tanzania for comparative studies of healthcare systems.
- Learn Kiswahili and visit Nairobi, the cosmopolitan capital of Kenya.
- Go on a safari in the famous Maasai Mara National Park.

