Recent publications

Pentavalent vaccination in Kenya: coverage and geographical accessibility to health facilities using data from a community demographic and health surveillance system in Kilifi County.Ogero M, Orwa J, Odhiambo R, Agoi F, Lusambili A, Obure J, Temmerman M, Luchters S, Ngugi A
BMC Public Health, (2022). 22:826

The burden of neurological impairments and disability in older children measured in disability-adjusted life-years in rural Kenya.Abuga JA, Kariuki SM, Abubakar A, Kinyanjui SM, van Hensbroek MB, Newton CR
PLOS Glob Public Health, (2022). 2:e0000151

Automating Pitted Red Blood Cell Counts Using Deep Neural Network Analysis: A New Method for Measuring Splenic Function in Sickle Cell Anaemia.Nardo-Marino A, Braunstein TH, Petersen J, Brewin JN, Mottelson MN, Williams TN, Kurtzhals JAL, Rees DC, Glenthoj A
Front Physiol, (2022). 13:859906

Group B streptococcus infection during pregnancy and infancy: estimates of regional and global burden.Goncalves BP, Procter SR, Paul P, Chandna J, Lewin A, Seedat F, Koukounari A, Dangor Z, Leahy S, Santhanam S, John HB, Bramugy J, Bardaji A, Abubakar A, Nasambu C, Libster R, Sanchez Yanotti C, Horvath-Puho E, Sorensen HT, van de Beek D, Bijlsma MW, Gardner WM, Kassebaum N, Trotter C, Bassat Q, Madhi SA, Lambach P, Jit M, Lawn JE, GBS Danish Dutch collaborative group for long term outcomes, GBS Low Middle Income Countries collaborative group for long term outcomes, GBS Scientific Advisory Group epidemiological sub-group, Champs team
Lancet Glob Health, (2022). 10:e807-e819

Cessation of exclusive breastfeeding and seasonality, but not small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, are associated with environmental enteric dysfunction: A birth cohort study amongst infants in rural Kenya.Crane RJ, Parker EPK, Fleming S, Gwela A, Gumbi W, Ngoi JM, de Laurent ZR, Nyatichi E, Ngari M, Wambua J, Uhlig HH, Berkley JA
EClinicalMedicine, (2022). 47:101403

Health service utilisation during the COVID-19 pandemic in sub-Saharan Africa in 2020: a multicountry empirical assessment with a focus on maternal, newborn and child health services.Amouzou A, Maiga A, Faye CM, Chakwera S, Melesse DY, Mutua MK, Thiam S, Abdoulaye IB, Afagbedzi SK, Ag Iknane A, Ake-Tano OS, Akinyemi JO, Alegana V, Alhassan Y, Sam AE, Atweam DK, Bajaria S, Bawo L, Berthe M, Blanchard AK, Bouhari HA, Boulhassane OMA, Bulawayo M, Chooye O, Coulibaly A, Diabate M, Diawara F, Esleman O, Gajaa M, Garba KHA, Getachew T, Jacobs C, Jacobs GP, James F, Jegede AS, Joachim C, Kananura RM, Karimi J, Kiarie H, Kpebo D, Lankoande B, Lawanson AO, Mahamadou Y, Mahundi M, Manaye T, Masanja H, Millogo MR, Mohamed AK, Musukuma M, Muthee R, Nabie D, Nyamhagata M, Ogwal J, Orimadegun A, Ovuoraye A, Pongathie AS, Sable SP, Saydee GS, Shabini J, Sikapande BM, Simba D, Tadele A, Tadlle T, Tarway-Twalla AK, Tassembedo M, Tehoungue BZ, Terera I, Traore S, Twalla MP, Waiswa P, Wondirad N, Boerma T
BMJ Glob Health, (2022). 7:e008069

Risk factors of anaemia and iron deficiency in Somali children and women: Findings from the 2019 Somalia Micronutrient Survey.Wirth JP, Sesay F, Mbai J, Ali SI, Donkor WES, Woodruff BA, Pilane Z, Mohamud KM, Muse A, Yussuf HO, Mohamed WS, Veraguth R, Rezzi S, Williams TN, Mohamoud AM, Mohamud FM, Galvin M, Rohner F, Katambo Y, Petry N
Matern Child Nutr, (2022). 18:e13254

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