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Prof. Ambrose Agweyu Ambrose isis a consultant paediatrician and Professor of Epidemiology and Child Health. He began his research career at the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme, where he has maintained a longstanding affiliation, stepping away briefly for paediatric residency training and later for an appointment at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, where he has remained closely linked to the Programme. Ambrose previously held the position of head of department of epidemiology and demography at KEMRI-Wellcome. He leads a broad research portfolio spanning pragmatic clinical trials, clinical epidemiology, infectious disease surveillance, and implementation research, with a focus on childhood respiratory infections. His work has played an important role in shaping child health guidelines and policy in Africa and globally. His current research includes work on the role of artificial intelligence in improving healthcare delivery, a broad programme on strengthening quality of care for maternal, newborn, and child health, and a multi-country consortium examining the effects of aflatoxin exposure on child health in the context of climate change. Alongside his scientific work, Ambrose has a strong commitment to advocacy and professional leadership in child health. He is actively engaged with the International Pediatric Association (IPA), the East, Central and Southern Africa College of Paediatrics and Child Health, and the Kenya Paediatric Association (KPA), including previous service on the KPA Board and current membership of the IPA Scientific Committee.
See moreCurrent Work
Ambrose currently co-leads the Clinical Information Network. This collaboration of researchers, policymakers, and practising health professionals at 22 Kenyan hospitals has supported the generation and use of routine data to improve care, understand patient outcomes, and evaluate interventions since 2013. Over the last five years, he has championed the regional growth of this Learning Network to Tanzania, where it is currently running under the leadership of the Paediatric Association of Tanzania. Nationally, Ambrose serves on various Ministry of Health technical panels where he has engaged in developing policy and strategy for newborn, child, and adolescent health. He is also the immediate former co-chair, and a member of the Child Health Accountability Tracking (CHAT) Technical Advisory Group convened by WHO and UNICEF. Collaborations;
- Other Roles;
- Adjunct Professor (Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University, USA)
- Adjunct Faculty (Institute of Healthcare Management, Strathmore University, Kenya
- Member, Child Health Accountability Tracking (CHAT) Technical Advisory Group (WHO/UNICEF)
- Member, Life Course Quality of Care Metrics Working Group (WHO)
- Member, Child Health Panel of Experts (Ministry of Health, Kenya)
- National Board member and member of the Scientific Committee (Kenya Paediatric Association)
- Member, Research Committee Advisory Board (Kenya Medical Association)
- Member, Keprecon
- Committee member, Population and Public Health Early Career Advisory Group (Wellcome Trust)
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Recent publications
Multimodal pulse oximeters to support the integrated management of childhood illnesses: A usability and diagnostic accuracy assessment from a multi-country hybrid type 2 study.
Storey, H. L.
Fielding, T. L.
Mwesigwa, J.
Green, R. K.
Parker, M. E.
Jacob, A.
Lwambura, S.
Kitonga, M.
Maina, L.
Tyagi, M.
Mwikamba, A.
Ngunu, C.
Pandey, A. K.
Sougou, N. M.
Tine, J.
Steele, A.
Habte, T.
Endriyas, M.
Baker, K.
Rivas, V.
Walke, S.
Ba, M.
Miheso, A.
Mjungu, D.
Sharma, K.
Emmanuel-Fabula, M.
Ruffo, M.
Agweyu, A.
Awasthi, S.
Singh, S. N.
Kumar, D.
Mhalu, G.
Faye, P. M.
Ndiaye, O.
PLOS Glob Public Health, (2026). 6:e0004655
Assessing the Impact of SARS-CoV-2 Spike Mutations on Antibody Binding: A Comparative Assessment of the Wuhan and JN.1 Variants' Full-Length Spikes in a Multiplex Luminex Assay.
Waweru, G.
Nyakundi, R.
Kutima, B.
Owuor, S.
Konyino, G.
Gitonga, J.
Lugano, D.
Maina, A.
Musyoki, J.
Ochola, L.
Omondi, M.
Kariuki, C. K.
Ogongo, P.
Mwachari, C.
Shee, F.
Agoti, C.
Sande, C.
Uyoga, S.
Kagucia, E.
Agweyu, A.
Bejon, P.
Scott, J. A. G.
Warimwe, G. M.
Ochola-Oyier, L. I.
Nyagwange, J.
Viruses, (2025). 17:
Countries should strengthen their health information systems.
Strong, K.
Abajobir, A.
Aboud, F.
Agweyu, A.
Billah, S. M.
Black, M.
Brinkman, S.
Cerna-Turoff, I.
Dandona, R.
Ekman, C.
Horiuchi, S.
Huicho, L.
Jamaluddine, Z.
Lazzerini, M.
Maiga, A.
Munos, M.
Weigel, R.
BMJ, (2025). 389:r791
Perceived accuracy and utilisation of DHIS2 data for health decision making and advocacy in Kenya: A Qualitative Study.
Oware, P. M.
Omondi, G.
Adipo, C.
Adow, M.
Wanyama, C.
Odallo, D.
Bosire, N.
Okong'o, L.
Maina, M.
Aluvaala, J.
Ngwatu, P.
Githanga, D.
Kinuthia, D.
Amadi, I.
Rukwaro, G.
Kerubo, L.
Amisi, C.
Govoga, A.
Karimi, J.
Kahtra, A.
Mulwa, A.
Amoth, P.
Agweyu, A.
Were, F.
PLOS Glob Public Health, (2025). 5:e0004508
Active vaccine safety surveillance: Experience from a prospective cohort event monitoring study of COVID-19 vaccines in Kenya.
Odhiambo, D. B.
Akech, D.
Karia, B.
Kimani, M.
Sang, S.
Sigilai, A.
Voller, S.
Mataza, C.
Mang'ong'o, D.
Jalang'o, R.
Mandale, M.
Etyang, A. O.
Scott, J. A. G.
Agweyu, A.
Kagucia, E. W.
PLOS Glob Public Health, (2025). 5:e0005080
Biography
Prof. Ambrose Agweyu Ambrose isis a consultant paediatrician and Professor of Epidemiology and Child Health. He began his research career at the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme, where he has maintained a longstanding affiliation, stepping away briefly for paediatric residency training and later for an appointment at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, where he has remained closely linked to the Programme. Ambrose previously held the position of head of department of epidemiology and demography at KEMRI-Wellcome. He leads a broad research portfolio spanning pragmatic clinical trials, clinical epidemiology, infectious disease surveillance, and implementation research, with a focus on childhood respiratory infections. His work has played an important role in shaping child health guidelines and policy in Africa and globally. His current research includes work on the role of artificial intelligence in improving healthcare delivery, a broad programme on strengthening quality of care for maternal, newborn, and child health, and a multi-country consortium examining the effects of aflatoxin exposure on child health in the context of climate change. Alongside his scientific work, Ambrose has a strong commitment to advocacy and professional leadership in child health. He is actively engaged with the International Pediatric Association (IPA), the East, Central and Southern Africa College of Paediatrics and Child Health, and the Kenya Paediatric Association (KPA), including previous service on the KPA Board and current membership of the IPA Scientific Committee.
See moreCurrent Work
Ambrose currently co-leads the Clinical Information Network. This collaboration of researchers, policymakers, and practising health professionals at 22 Kenyan hospitals has supported the generation and use of routine data to improve care, understand patient outcomes, and evaluate interventions since 2013. Over the last five years, he has championed the regional growth of this Learning Network to Tanzania, where it is currently running under the leadership of the Paediatric Association of Tanzania. Nationally, Ambrose serves on various Ministry of Health technical panels where he has engaged in developing policy and strategy for newborn, child, and adolescent health. He is also the immediate former co-chair, and a member of the Child Health Accountability Tracking (CHAT) Technical Advisory Group convened by WHO and UNICEF. Collaborations;
- Other Roles;
- Adjunct Professor (Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University, USA)
- Adjunct Faculty (Institute of Healthcare Management, Strathmore University, Kenya
- Member, Child Health Accountability Tracking (CHAT) Technical Advisory Group (WHO/UNICEF)
- Member, Life Course Quality of Care Metrics Working Group (WHO)
- Member, Child Health Panel of Experts (Ministry of Health, Kenya)
- National Board member and member of the Scientific Committee (Kenya Paediatric Association)
- Member, Research Committee Advisory Board (Kenya Medical Association)
- Member, Keprecon
- Committee member, Population and Public Health Early Career Advisory Group (Wellcome Trust)
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Videos
Multimodal pulse oximeters to support the integrated management of childhood illnesses: A usability and diagnostic accuracy assessment from a multi-country hybrid type 2 study.
Storey, H. L.
Fielding, T. L.
Mwesigwa, J.
Green, R. K.
Parker, M. E.
Jacob, A.
Lwambura, S.
Kitonga, M.
Maina, L.
Tyagi, M.
Mwikamba, A.
Ngunu, C.
Pandey, A. K.
Sougou, N. M.
Tine, J.
Steele, A.
Habte, T.
Endriyas, M.
Baker, K.
Rivas, V.
Walke, S.
Ba, M.
Miheso, A.
Mjungu, D.
Sharma, K.
Emmanuel-Fabula, M.
Ruffo, M.
Agweyu, A.
Awasthi, S.
Singh, S. N.
Kumar, D.
Mhalu, G.
Faye, P. M.
Ndiaye, O.
PLOS Glob Public Health, (2026). 6:e0004655
Assessing the Impact of SARS-CoV-2 Spike Mutations on Antibody Binding: A Comparative Assessment of the Wuhan and JN.1 Variants' Full-Length Spikes in a Multiplex Luminex Assay.
Waweru, G.
Nyakundi, R.
Kutima, B.
Owuor, S.
Konyino, G.
Gitonga, J.
Lugano, D.
Maina, A.
Musyoki, J.
Ochola, L.
Omondi, M.
Kariuki, C. K.
Ogongo, P.
Mwachari, C.
Shee, F.
Agoti, C.
Sande, C.
Uyoga, S.
Kagucia, E.
Agweyu, A.
Bejon, P.
Scott, J. A. G.
Warimwe, G. M.
Ochola-Oyier, L. I.
Nyagwange, J.
Viruses, (2025). 17:
Countries should strengthen their health information systems.
Strong, K.
Abajobir, A.
Aboud, F.
Agweyu, A.
Billah, S. M.
Black, M.
Brinkman, S.
Cerna-Turoff, I.
Dandona, R.
Ekman, C.
Horiuchi, S.
Huicho, L.
Jamaluddine, Z.
Lazzerini, M.
Maiga, A.
Munos, M.
Weigel, R.
BMJ, (2025). 389:r791
Perceived accuracy and utilisation of DHIS2 data for health decision making and advocacy in Kenya: A Qualitative Study.
Oware, P. M.
Omondi, G.
Adipo, C.
Adow, M.
Wanyama, C.
Odallo, D.
Bosire, N.
Okong'o, L.
Maina, M.
Aluvaala, J.
Ngwatu, P.
Githanga, D.
Kinuthia, D.
Amadi, I.
Rukwaro, G.
Kerubo, L.
Amisi, C.
Govoga, A.
Karimi, J.
Kahtra, A.
Mulwa, A.
Amoth, P.
Agweyu, A.
Were, F.
PLOS Glob Public Health, (2025). 5:e0004508
Active vaccine safety surveillance: Experience from a prospective cohort event monitoring study of COVID-19 vaccines in Kenya.
Odhiambo, D. B.
Akech, D.
Karia, B.
Kimani, M.
Sang, S.
Sigilai, A.
Voller, S.
Mataza, C.
Mang'ong'o, D.
Jalang'o, R.
Mandale, M.
Etyang, A. O.
Scott, J. A. G.
Agweyu, A.
Kagucia, E. W.
PLOS Glob Public Health, (2025). 5:e0005080
Biography
Prof. Ambrose Agweyu Ambrose isis a consultant paediatrician and Professor of Epidemiology and Child Health. He began his research career at the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme, where he has maintained a longstanding affiliation, stepping away briefly for paediatric residency training and later for an appointment at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, where he has remained closely linked to the Programme. Ambrose previously held the position of head of department of epidemiology and demography at KEMRI-Wellcome. He leads a broad research portfolio spanning pragmatic clinical trials, clinical epidemiology, infectious disease surveillance, and implementation research, with a focus on childhood respiratory infections. His work has played an important role in shaping child health guidelines and policy in Africa and globally. His current research includes work on the role of artificial intelligence in improving healthcare delivery, a broad programme on strengthening quality of care for maternal, newborn, and child health, and a multi-country consortium examining the effects of aflatoxin exposure on child health in the context of climate change. Alongside his scientific work, Ambrose has a strong commitment to advocacy and professional leadership in child health. He is actively engaged with the International Pediatric Association (IPA), the East, Central and Southern Africa College of Paediatrics and Child Health, and the Kenya Paediatric Association (KPA), including previous service on the KPA Board and current membership of the IPA Scientific Committee.