"Poverty is a social issue, not a mathematical problem": examining the lessons for beneficiary identification from implementation of the UHC indigent program in Kenya.Maritim B, Mbau R, Musiega A, Musuva A, Amboko B, Tsofa B, Mazzilli C, Vilcu I, Wong E, Murira F, Nzinga J, Boxshall M, Mugo P, Muthuri RNDK, Ng'ang'a W, Ravishankar N, Barasa E
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Growth Monitoring and Promotion: Guidance and New Statistical Tools to Promote the Uptake of International Standards With the Aim of Improving Newborn and Child Health Everywhere.Requejo J, Manji K, Perumal N, Mwangome M, Borghi E, Mardones F, Lawn J, Semrau K, Xiu Q
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Ultrasound in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: An ELSO State-of-the-Art Review.Douflé G, O'Neil ER, Abreu S, Aljassim NA, Di Nardo M, Obonyo NG, Pinzon V, Price S, Ramanathan K, Balik M
Asaio j, (2026). 72:85-98
Modelling seizure-related predictors of epilepsy diagnostic gap in two urban informal settlements of Nairobi using machine learning.Mwanga D, Wekesah FM, Ouma F, Kariuki SM, Kinuthia J, Otieno P, Kwasa T, Mongare Q, Machuka A, Cygu S, Iddi S, Davis Jones G, Sen A, Newton CR, Asiki G, Kadengye DT
Glob Epidemiol, (2026). 11:100241
HepB-Boost: Implementation of free of charge healthcare worker hepatitis B testing and vaccination at Kilifi County Referral Hospital, Kenya.Downs LO, Tinga L, Andersson MI, Matthews PC, Madia J, Gathua L, Tajbhai MU, Kagwanja N, Aliyan N
Int J Infect Dis, (2026). :108418
Viral diversity influences T-cell responses to enteric human adenoviruses F40 and F41.Craven HM, Hoang JP, Mukhopadhyay R, Lambisia AW, Krishna BAC, Ravenhill BJ, Agoti CN, Houldcroft CJ
Virus Evol, (2026). 12:veaf098
Persistent immune, coagulation and cardiac dysregulation are correlated with later post-discharge mortality in children with severe malnutrition.Kamau B, Mudibo EO, Wechessa C, Omer E, Gichuki BM, Mburu DM, Mwalekwa L, Timbwa M, Thitiri J, Ngari MM, Berkley JA, Njunge JM
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Predicting the ecological niches of Aedes aegypti s.l. using maximum entropy in Kenya.Muchiri SK, Musau MM, Mwaniki P, Kirimi F, Agutu NO, Okiro EA, Dellicour S, Snow RW
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Factors that influence acute malnutrition detection and treatment by community health promoters in Samburu and Turkana counties, Kenya: A mixed methods study.Ng'ang'a MN, Thuita F, Ngari M, Webale A, Macharia T, Eris S, Wafula G, Lomoru L, Mukoma R, Mohamed H, Flax VL
PLOS Glob Public Health, (2026). 6:e0005689
Single genome amplification and molecular cloning of HIV-1 populations in acute HIV-1 infection: implications for studies on HIV-1 diversity and evolutionary rate.Hsieh AYY, Hassan AS, Nazziwa J, Lindquist L, Karlson S, Hare J, Kamali A, Karita E, Kilembe W, Price MA, Björkman P, Kaleebu P, Allen S, Hunter E, Gilmour J, Rowland-Jones SL, Sanders EJ, Esbjörnsson J
Virus Evol, (2026). 12:veaf099
Pre-COVID-19 ex vivo cross-reactive IFN-γ cellular response to SARS-CoV-2 spike overlapping peptides is more prevalent among Kenyan compared to Swedish adults.Wanjiku P, Orindi B, Mwacharo J, Chemweno J, Karanja HK, Kronsteiner B, Kai O, Wright D, Ochola-Oyier LI, Sundling C, Dunachie S, Warimwe GM, Färnert A, Bejon P, Ndungu FM, Nduati EW
BMC Infect Dis, (2026). 26:174
(Un)intended consequences: a social sciences stocktake of a decade of Global Action Plan-inspired antimicrobial governance.Kirchhelle C, Alas Portillo MY, Davis MDM, Doron A, Dreser A, Fortané N, Haddad C, Hinchliffe S, Kariuki S, Lewycka S, Molyneux S, Moreno Lozano C, Mutua E, Okeke IN, Zhang Betancourt M, Chandler CIR
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Support for the wellbeing of frontline healthcare workers should be incorporated in health emergency preparedness planning.McNeil K, Nzekwu S, Gilson L, Hinga A, Oluoch D, Zhao Y, Molyneux S
Commun Med (Lond), (2026). 6:31
Seroprevalence of antibodies against Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis over a 12-year period in children in Kilifi, Kenya (2009-2021).Mburu CN, Ojal J, Selim R, Ombati R, Akech D, Karia B, Tuju J, Sigilai A, Smits G, van Gageldonk PGM, van der Klis FRM, Flasche S, Kagucia EW, Scott JAG, Adetifa I MO
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Low-dose yellow fever vaccination in infants: a randomised, double-blind, non-inferiority trial.Kimathi D, Juan-Giner A, Bob NS, Orindi B, Namulwana ML, Diatta A, Cheruiyot S, Fall G, Dia M, Hamaluba MM, Nyehangane D, Karanja HK, Gitonga JN, Mugo D, Omuoyo DO, Hussein M, Oloo E, Kamau N, Wafula J, Bendera J, Silvester N, Mwavita J, Joshua M, Thuranira JM, Agababyona C, Ngetsa C, Aisha N, Moki F, Buluku T, Munene M, Mwanga-Amumpaire J, Lutwama J, Kayiwa J, Kamaara E, Barrett AD, Kaleebu P, Bejon P, Sall AA, Grais RF, Warimwe GM
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The effect of a 5-day course of azithromycin on Streptococcus pneumoniae carriage and antimicrobial resistance among Kenyan children discharged from hospital.Libby TE, Karani A, Tickell KD, Akech D, Singa B, Rwigi D, Kariuki K, Onamu N, Ounga D, Berkley JA, Walson JL, Scott JAG, Pavlinac PB
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Beyond poverty, tungiasis is associated with family characteristics and parenting behavior: a case control study in Kenya.Elson L, Matharu AK, Otieno B, Riithi N, Ouma P, Mutebi F, Waiswa C, Feldmeier H, Abubakar A, Krücken J, Fillinger U
BMC Public Health, (2026). :
Distribution of capsule and O types in Klebsiella pneumoniae causing neonatal sepsis in Africa and South Asia: A meta-analysis of genome-predicted serotype prevalence to inform potential vaccine coverage.Stanton TD, Keegan SP, Abdulahi JA, Amulele AV, Bates M, Heinz E, Hooda Y, Hu W, Jain K, Kanwar S, Magobo R, Olwagen CP, Tembo JM, Sonda T, Strysko J, Tigoi CC, Amin SA, Bittinger K, Cornick J, Foster-Nyarko E, Gumbi W, Hotwani A, Iqbal N, Jones SM, Kabir F, Khan W, Musyani CL, McGann CM, Mittal V, Moustafa AM, Musicha P, Mwansa JCL, Ndumba ML, Odih EE, Omuoyo DO, Pearse O, Phillips LT, Planet PJ, Rasool AA, Rodrigues CMC, Sands K, Tanmoy AM, Theiller E, Zuza AM, Basu S, Chan GJ, Iregbu KC, Mazarati JB, Alemayehu SS, Walsh TR, Zahra R, Dramowski A, Fwoloshi S, Labi AK, Madrid L, Obeng-Nkrumah N, Ojok D, Wadugu BD, Whitelaw AC, Bethou A, Bhargava A, Jindal A, Nanavati RN, Prasad PS, Sastry A, Farooqi JQ, Ghanchi N, Jehan F, Khan E, Agarwal RK, Aiken AM, Berkley JA, Coffin SE, Feasey NA, Govender NP, Hamer DH, Madhi SA, Nisar MI, Saha SK, Saha S, Sankar MJ, Wyres KL, Holt KE
PLoS Med, (2026). 23:e1004879
Identifying Community Pharmacists Preferences for Attributes of Public Health Interventions in Kenya: A Discrete Choice Experiment.Mumbi A, Abiiro GA, Kazungu J, Nzinga J, Barasa E
Health Policy Plan, (2026). :
A cost-consequence analysis of the children's administration oxygenation strategies trial (COAST) in severe pneumonia.Carroll OU, Grieve R, Kiguli S, Olupot-Olupot P, Opoka RO, Alaroker F, Tagoola A, Hamaluba M, Nabawanuka E, Nalwanga D, Williams TN, Thomas K, Harrison DA, Mouncey P, Giallongo E, Rowan K, Maitland K, Sadique Z
PLOS Glob Public Health, (2026). 6:e0005654
