Coordinating the Medical Law and Ethics department at Daystar University
Lecturer of Law, School of law
Biography
I am a medical doctor and a lawyer specializing in public health. I have had a long-standing professional career with the Ministry of Health, Kenya. My designation was Senior Deputy Director and I held that position for 12 years. I was also the deputy chairman of the Medical Partitioners and Dentist board for six years. I have also held the position of Head of Station Consultant UN (WHO) in Pakistan (2005). I am the founder of the Medical Legal department at Daystar School of Law and currently teach law at Daystar University.
Academic Qualifications
University of Nairobi, Bachelors in the degree of Law (LLB Hons.)
University of London, UK, Masters in Public Health, Epidemiology
University of London, Membership of Institute of Health Educators
United Kingdom Fellowship in The Royal College of Surgeons
Bachelors in Dental Surgery Tvm Govt India
Publications (1 Publications)
Journals
Prof Dr Dr Wekesa M and Dr Awori M, The State of the Law on Euthanasia in Kenya, JML 8 2020
Conferences
Awori W Martin, Community Oral Health, W.H.O Curriculum Development.
Awori,W Martin Health Management In Kenya Kenya Dental Association Seminar
Dissertation
Awori M, ‘Euthanasia’ (LLB dissertation, University of Nairobi 2003).
Awori M, ‘The Right to Die’ (MPH, University of London 1985).
Research Interests
My research interests lie in the area of medical law, focused on convergence of public health and law matters. In relation to this, I have worked in conjunction with the UN, I have served as a public health officer and I have participated in drafting of medical related bills.
