Recent publications

African leaders and regional institutions need to take the bull by the horns: a perspective on the impact of the 2025 funding cuts to malaria programmes.Osoro, C. B. Hill, J.
Malar J, (2025). 25:20

Through the eyes of the participant: using photovoice to understand the experiences and effects of ivermectin MDA in the context of the BOHEMIA clinical trial in Kwale, Kenya.Onyango, T. Nuru, K. Kazungu, K. Wangari, W. Chaccour, C. Regina Rabinovich, N. Mwangangi, J. Maia, M. Jones, C.
Malar J, (2025). 24:79

The reality of neonatal nursing work in Kenya and implications for quality and safety: Direct observation of tasks and time utilisation.Onyango, O. Kagonya, V. A. Maina, M. Karumba, K. Imam, A. Fuller, S. S. Gathara, D. English, M. High- Q. Hospital Group
Int J Nurs Stud, (2025). 172:105204

Experiences of mothers in the context of a staffing intervention in select newborn units in Kenyan public hospitals.Oluoch, D. Odinga, N. Waithira, C. Ngaiza, G. Maluni, J. Mutua, E. Maina, M. Karumba, K. Molyneux, S. Fuller, S. Were, F. English, M. Jones, C. High Q. Hospital Group
Int J Nurs Stud, (2025). 172:105222

Framework to guide the use of mathematical modelling in evidence-based policy decision-making.Oliwa, J. Guleid, F. H. Owek, C. J. Maluni, J. Jepkosgei, J. Nzinga, J. Were, V. O. Sim, S. Y. Walekhwa, A. W. Clapham, H. Dabak, S. Kc, S. Hadley, L. Undurraga, E. Hagedorn, B. L. Hutubessy, R. C.
BMJ Open, (2025). 15:e093645

Elevating larval source management as a key strategy for controlling malaria and other vector-borne diseases in Africa.Okumu, F. Moore, S. J. Selvaraj, P. Yafin, A. H. Juma, E. O. Shirima, G. G. Majambere, S. Hardy, A. Knols, B. G. J. Msugupakulya, B. J. Finda, M. Kahamba, N. Thomsen, E. Ahmed, A. Zohdy, S. Chaki, P. DeChant, P. Fornace, K. Govella, N. Gowelo, S. Hakizimana, E. Hamainza, B. Ijumba, J. N. Jany, W. Kafy, H. T. Kaindoa, E. W. Kariuki, L. Kiware, S. Kweka, E. J. Lobo, N. F. Marrenjo, D. Matoke-Muhia, D. Mbogo, C. McCann, R. S. Monroe, A. Ndenga, B. A. Ngowo, H. S. Ochomo, E. Opiyo, M. Reithinger, R. Sikaala, C. H. Tatarsky, A. Takudzwa, D. Trujillano, F. Sherrard-Smith, E.
Parasit Vectors, (2025). 18:45

Phenotypic and genotypic insecticide resistance profiles of main malaria vectors in Kwale county, coastal Kenya.Okoko, M. Karisa, J. Gona, R. Odongo, T. Otieno, B. Yaa, F. Bartilol, B. Meli, P. Ondieki, Z. Tuwei, M. Wanjiku, C. Shee, F. Chaccour, C. Kiuru, C. Maia, M. F.
Malar J, (2025). 24:191

Stunting in Developing Countries.Okello, E. Mwangome, M. K. Kathembe, J. Tapkigen, J. Prentice, A. M. Nabwera, H. M.
World Rev Nutr Diet, (2025). 128:16-32

Controlled human malaria infection studies: insights into recent advances and key immunological and ethical implementation lessons.Ogwang, R. Adan, M. Bejon, P. Kapulu, M. C.
Front Immunol, (2025). 16:1672945

Toxicity of ivermectin to bed bugs (Cimex hemipterus) and risk factors associated with infestation in Kwale County, coastal Kenya.Odongo, T. Omondi, I. Wanjiku, C. Okoko, M. Kiuru, C. Kariuki, M. Ringera, I. Otieno, B. Mure, F. Furnival-Adams, J. Gutierrez, A. S. Otuko, R. Rabinovich, N. R. Mwangangi, J. Chaccour, C. Maia, M. F.
Parasit Vectors, (2025). 18:269

Methods for assessing climate vulnerability in Africa across two decades: a scoping review.Odipo, E. Onyango, S. A. Kiti, M. C. Snow, R. W. Tsofa, B. McKnight, J. Macharia, P. M. Okiro, E. A.
BMC Environ Sci, (2025). 2:27

Nurses experiences with an intervention enhancing skill-mix in Kenyan neonatal units with severe workforce deficits: A qualitative study.Odinga, N. Waithira, C. Maluni, J. Ngaiza, G. Kagonya, V. Onyango, O. Imam, A. Gathara, D. Maina, M. Karumba, K. Were, F. Fuller, S. English, M. Mutua, E. Molyneux, S. Jones, C. Oluoch, D. High- Q. Hospital Group
Int J Nurs Stud, (2025). 171:105202

The association of polytherapy and psychiatric comorbidity in epilepsy.Odhiambo, M. A. Kaingu, G. K. Mumbo, M. Kipper, K. Sander, J. W. Newton C. R. J. C. Kariuki, S. M. E. PInA investigators
Epilepsy Behav, (2025). 163:110215

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

Malaria Chemotherapeutics What Next for Africa.Ochola, Lucy Gitaka, Jesse Kanoi, Bernard Kimani, Clare Njoki Akala, Hoseah M. Alfred, Martin Omondi Ochola‐Oyier, Lynette Isabella Ogutu, Bernhards
Advanced Therapeutics, (2025). 8:2400453

Management capacity of primary healthcare facilities in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review.Ochieng, H. Musiega, A. Tsofa, B. Nzinga, J. Barasa, E.
PLOS Glob Public Health, (2025). 5:e0004445

Effects of transfusing older red blood cells on patient outcomes in critical illness: A retrospective cohort study.Obonyo, N. G. Sela, D. P. White, N. Tunbridge, M. Sim, B. Rachakonda, R. H. See Hoe, L. E. Li Bassi, G. Fanning, J. P. Tung, J. P. Suen, J. Y. Fraser, J. F.
Vox Sang, (2025). 120:481-489

Costs and cost-effectiveness of community health worker programs focussed on HIV, TB and malaria infectious diseases in low- and middle-income countries (2015-2024): A scoping literature review.O'Donovan, J. Baskin, C. Stansert Katzen, L. Ballard, M. Kok, M. Jimenez, A. Iberico, M. Cook, J. Bienvenue Ishimwe, A. Martin, L. Kawooya, P. Aranda, Z. Mantus, M. Bruce Kumar, M. Finnegan, K. E. Mudhune, S. Dennis, M. Palazuelos, D. Mbewe, D. Nshimayesu, M. Vaughan, K.
PLOS Glob Public Health, (2025). 5:e0004596

Costs and cost-effectiveness of community health worker programmes focussed on non-communicable diseases in low- and middle-income countries (2015-2024): a scoping literature review.O'Donovan, J. Baskin, C. Katzen, L. S. Jimenez, A. Iberico, M. Kok, M. Cook, J. Ballard, M. Ishimwe, A. B. Martin, L. Kawooya, P. Aranda, Z. Mantus, M. Kumar, M. B. Finnegan, K. E. Mudhune, S. A. Dennis, M. Palazuelos, D. Mbewe, D. Nshimayesu, M. Vaughan, K.
BMJ Glob Health, (2025). 10:

Power, interests, and maternal health care: a political economy analysis of service delivery redesign in Kenya.Nzinga, J. Olwanda, E. Opondo, K. Kimutai, H. Cooper, J. Arwah, B. Tsofa, B. Barasa, E. Croke, K.
Health Policy Plan, (2026). 41:558-569