Recent publications

Effect of an opt-out point-of-care HIV-1 nucleic acid testing intervention to detect acute and prevalent HIV infection in symptomatic adult outpatients and reduce HIV transmission in Kenya: a randomized controlled trial.Sanders EJ, Agutu C, van der Elst E, Hassan A, Gichuru E, Mugo P, Farquhar C, Babigumira JB, Goodreau SM, Hamilton DT, Ndung'u T, Sirengo M, Chege W, Graham SM
HIV Med, (2022). 23:16-28

Understanding the performance of county health service delivery in Kenya: a mixed-method analysis.Zeng W, Musiega A, Oyasi J, Di Giorgio L, Chuma J, Lu R, Ahn H
Health Policy Plan, (2022). 37:189-199

Emergence of new SARS-CoV-2 Variant of Concern Omicron (B.1.1.529) - highlights Africa's research capabilities, but exposes major knowledge gaps, inequities of vaccine distribution, inadequacies in global COVID-19 response and control efforts.Petersen E, Ntoumi F, Hui DS, Abubakar A, Kramer LD, Obiero C, Tambyah PA, Blumberg L, Yapi R, Al-Abri S, Pinto TCA, Yeboah-Manu D, Haider N, Asogun D, Velavan TP, Kapata N, Bates M, Ansumana R, Montaldo C, Mucheleng'anga L, Tembo J, Mwaba P, Himwaze CM, Hamid MMA, Mfinanga S, Mboera L, Raj T, Aklillu E, Veas F, Edwards S, Kaleebu P, McHugh TD, Chakaya J, Nyirenda T, Bockarie M, Nyasulu PS, Wejse C, Muyembe-Tamfum JJ, Azhar EI, Maeurer M, Nachega JB, Kock R, Ippolito G, Zumla A
Int J Infect Dis, (2022). 114:268-272

Malaria protection due to sickle haemoglobin depends on parasite genotype.Band G, Leffler EM, Jallow M, Sisay-Joof F, Ndila CM, Macharia AW, Hubbart C, Jeffreys AE, Rowlands K, Nguyen T, Goncalves S, Ariani CV, Stalker J, Pearson RD, Amato R, Drury E, Sirugo G, d'Alessandro U, Bojang KA, Marsh K, Peshu N, Saelens JW, Diakite M, Taylor SM, Conway DJ, Williams TN, Rockett KA, Kwiatkowski DP
Nature, (2022). 602:106-111

Spatial-temporal distribution and sequence diversity of group a human respiratory syncytial viruses in Kenya preceding the emergence of ON1 genotype.Wangui J, Nokes DJ, Mobegi VA, Otieno JR, Agoti CN, Ngeranwa JJN, Bulimo WD
Influenza Other Respir Viruses, (2022). 16:501-510

Comparative performance of WANTAI ELISA for total immunoglobulin to receptor binding protein and an ELISA for IgG to spike protein in detecting SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in Kenyan populations.Nyagwange J, Kutima B, Mwai K, Karanja HK, Gitonga JN, Mugo D, Uyoga S, Tuju J, Ochola-Oyier LI, Ndungu F, Bejon P, Agweyu A, Adetifa IMO, Scott JAG, Warimwe GM
J Clin Virol, (2022). 146:105061

Community suicide rates and related factors within a surveillance platform in Western Kenya.Ongeri L, Larsen DA, Jenkins R, Shaw A, Connolly H, Lyon J, Kariuki S, Penninx B, Newton CR, Sifuna P, Ogutu B
BMC Psychiatry, (2022). 22:7

Cross-sectional study to predict subnational levels of health workers' knowledge about severe malaria treatment in Kenya.Machini B, Achia TN, Chesang J, Amboko B, Mwaniki P, Kipruto H
BMJ Open, (2022). 12:e058511

Characterization of Anopheles gambiae D7 salivary proteins as markers of human-mosquito bite contact.Oseno B, Marura F, Ogwang R, Muturi M, Njunge J, Nkumama I, Mwakesi R, Mwai K, Rono MK, Mwakubambanya R, Osier F, Tuju J
Parasit Vectors, (2022). 15:11

Identification of missed viruses by metagenomic sequencing of clinical respiratory samples from Kenya.Phan MVT, Agoti CN, Munywoki PK, Otieno GP, Ngama M, Kellam P, Cotten M, Nokes DJ
Sci Rep, (2022). 12:202

Strengthening the Health System as a Strategy to Achieving a Universal Health Coverage in Underprivileged Communities in Africa: A Scoping Review.Jaca A, Malinga T, Iwu-Jaja CJ, Nnaji CA, Okeibunor JC, Kamuya D, Wiysonge CS
Int J Environ Res Public Health, (2022). 19:587

Lessons from the design, development and implementation of a three-dimensional (3D) neonatal resuscitation training smartphone application: Life-saving Instruction for Emergencies (LIFE app).Wanyama C, Nagraj S, Muinga N, Tuti T, Edgcombe H, Geniets A, Winters N, English M, Rossner J, Paton C
Adv Simul (Lond), (2022). 7:2

Psychosocial and mental health challenges faced by emerging adults living with HIV and support systems aiding their positive coping: a qualitative study from the Kenyan coast.Nyongesa MK, Nasambu C, Mapenzi R, Koot HM, Cuijpers P, Newton CRJC, Abubakar A
BMC Public Health, (2022). 22:76

"Facilitating HIV status adjustment: Qualitative insights from the Tambua Mapema proof-of-concept study in Kenya",e0261255,"PLoS One.van der Elst EM, Abuna M, Agutu C, Ogada F, Galole A, Shikuku J, Oduor T, Graham SM, Sanders EJ, Operario D
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Accelerating progress on early childhood development for children under 5 years with disabilities by 2030.Global Research on Developmental Disabilities Collaborators
Lancet Glob Health, (2022). 10:e438-e444

Distinct kinetics of antibodies to 111 Plasmodium falciparum proteins identifies markers of recent malaria exposure.Yman V, Tuju J, White MT, Kamuyu G, Mwai K, Kibinge N, Asghar M, Sundling C, Sonden K, Murungi L, Kiboi D, Kimathi R, Chege T, Chepsat E, Kiyuka P, Nyamako L, Osier FHA, Farnert A
Nat Commun, (2022). 13:331

Correlates of health-related quality of life in primary caregivers of perinatally HIV infected and HIV exposed uninfected adolescents at the Kenyan Coast.Mwangala PN, Ssewanyana D, Mwangi P, Chongwo E, Nasambu C, Kagonya VA, Scerif G, Newton CR, Abubakar A
Health Qual Life Outcomes, (2022). 20:11

Global burden of bacterial antimicrobial resistance in 2019: a systematic analysis.Antimicrobial Resistance Collaborators
Lancet, (2022). 399:629-655

Controlled human malaria infection (CHMI) outcomes in Kenyan adults is associated with prior history of malaria exposure and anti-schizont antibody response.Kapulu MC, Kimani D, Njuguna P, Hamaluba M, Otieno E, Kimathi R, Tuju J, Sim BKL, CHMI-SIKA Study Team
BMC Infect Dis, (2022). 22:86

Adherence to malaria management guidelines by health care workers in the Busoga sub-region, eastern Uganda.Mpimbaza A, Babikako H, Rutazanna D, Karamagi C, Ndeezi G, Katahoire A, Opigo J, Snow RW, Kalyango JN
Malar J, (2022). 21:25