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Recent publications

Inpatient and postdischarge mortality among children with anaemia and malaria parasitaemia in Kenya: a cohort study.Ngari M, Mwangome M, Ouma N, Nyaguara A, Mturi N, Obiero C, Kamau A, Walson JL, Iversen PO, Maitland K, Snow RW, Berkley J
BMJ Glob Health, (2024). 9:

Is fat mass a better predictor of 6-month survival than muscle mass among African children aged 6-59 months with severe pneumonia?.Nalwanga D, Musiime V, Kiguli S, Olupot-Olupot P, Alaroker F, Opoka R, Tagoola A, Mnjalla H, Mogaka C, Nabawanuka E, Giallongo E, Karamagi C, Briend A, Maitland K
BMC Nutr, (2024). 10:130

A digital dashboard for reporting mental, neurological and substance use disorders in Nairobi, Kenya: Implementing an open source data technology for improving data capture.Mwanga DM, Waruingi S, Manolova G, Wekesah FM, Kadengye DT, Otieno PO, Bitta M, Omwom I, Iddi S, Odero P, Kinuthia JW, Dua T, Chowdhary N, Ouma FO, Kipchirchir IC, Muhua GO, Sander JW, Newton CR, Asiki G
PLOS Digit Health, (2024). 3:e0000646

How does Public Financial Management (PFM) influence health system efficiency: A scoping review.Musiega A, Tsofa B, Barasa E
Wellcome Open Res, (2024). 9:566

Attitudes and perceptions towards epilepsy in an onchocerciasis-endemic region of Tanzania: a mixed approach to determine the magnitude and driving factors.Mushi VP, Kidima W, Massawe IS, Magili PF, Bhwana D, Kaaya RE, Kimambo H, Hyera HF, Matuja W, Sen A, Sander JW, Colebunders R, Mahone S, Newton CR, Mmbando BP
BMC Public Health, (2024). 24:2608

Prevalence of onchocerciasis and epilepsy in a Tanzanian region after a prolonged community-directed treatment with ivermectin.Mushi VP, Bhwana D, Massawe IS, Makunde W, Sebukoto H, Ngasa W, Sengerema J, Mhina A, Hayuma PM, Kimambo H, Kidima W, Matuja W, Sander JW, Cross H, Sen A, Colebunders R, Newton CR, Mmbando BP
PLoS Negl Trop Dis, (2024). 18:e0012470

Spatio-temporal distribution of rhinovirus types in Kenya: a retrospective analysis, 2014.Morobe JM, Kamau E, Luka MM, Murunga N, Lewa C, Mutunga M, Bigogo G, Otieno N, Nyawanda B, Onyango C, Nokes DJ, Agoti CN, Munywoki PK
Sci Rep, (2024). 14:22298

Epidemiology of human metapneumovirus among children with severe or very severe pneumonia in high pneumonia burden settings: the PERCH study experience.Miyakawa R, Zhang H, Brooks WA, Prosperi C, Baggett HC, Feikin DR, Hammitt LL, Howie SRC, Kotloff KL, Levine OS, Madhi SA, Murdoch DR, O'Brien KL, Scott JAG, Thea DM, Antonio M, Awori JO, Bunthi C, Driscoll AJ, Ebruke B, Fancourt NS, Higdon MM, Karron RA, Moore DP, Morpeth SC, Mulindwa JM, Park DE, Rahman MZ, Rahman M, Salaudeen RA, Sawatwong P, Seidenberg P, Sow SO, Tapia MD, Knoll MD
Clin Microbiol Infect, (2024). S1198-743X:00505-6

Prospective clinical surveillance for severe acute respiratory illness and COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness in Kenyan hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic.Lucinde RK, Gathuri H, Isaaka L, Ogero M, Mumelo L, Kimego D, Mbevi G, Wanyama C, Otieno EO, Mwakio S, Saisi M, Isinde E, Oginga IN, Wachira A, Manuthu E, Kariuki H, Nyikuli J, Wekesa C, Otedo A, Bosire H, Okoth SB, Ongalo W, Mukabi D, Lusamba W, Muthui B, Adembesa I, Mithi C, Sood M, Ahmed N, Gituma B, Giabe M, Omondi C, Aman R, Amoth P, Kasera K, Were F, Nganga W, Berkley JA, Tsofa B, Mwangangi J, Bejon P, Barasa E, English M, Scott JAG, Akech S, Kagucia EW, Agweyu A, Etyang AO
BMC Infect Dis, (2024). 24:1246

Community-Based Health Information Systems in Africa: A Scoping Review of Data Generation, Utilization, and Community Empowerment.Kuvuna B, Nyanchoka M, Guleid F, Ogutu M, Tsofa B, Nzinga J
Wellcome Open Res, (2024). 9:485

Mosquitocidal efficacy and pharmacokinetics of single-dose ivermectin versus three-day dose regimen for malaria vector control compared with albendazole and no treatment: An open-label randomized controlled trial.Kamau Y, Tuwei M, Wanjiku C, Ominde K, Ngama M, Karisa J, Babu L, Muturi M, Mwatasa M, Adetifa J, Kern C, Duthaler U, Hammann F, Rabinovich R, Chaccour C, Maia MF
Int J Infect Dis, (2024). 148:107236

Fractional Doses of Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine - A Noninferiority Trial.Gallagher KE, Lucinde R, Bottomley C, Kaniu M, Suaad B, Mutahi M, Mwalekwa L, Ragab S, Twi-Yeboah L, Berkley JA, Hamaluba M, Karani A, Shangala J, Otiende M, Gardiner E, Mugo D, Smith PG, Tabu C, Were F, Goldblatt D, Scott JAG
N Engl J Med, (2024). 391:2003-2013

Azithromycin in severe malaria bacterial co-infection in African children (TABS-PKPD): a phase II randomised controlled trial.Connon R, Olupot-Olupot P, Pistorius AMA, Okiror W, Ssenyondo T, Muhindo R, Uyoga S, Mpoya A, Williams TN, Gibb DM, Walker AS, Ter Heine R, George EC, Maitland K
BMC Med, (2024). 22:516

Molecular xenomonitoring reveals Anopheles funestus and An.�rivulorum as the primary vectors of lymphatic filariasis in coastal Kenya.Bartilol B, Babu L, Garama K, Karisa J, Kamau A, Mwandawiro C, Wanjiku C, Mbogo C, Maia M, Mwangangi J, Rono MK
Parasit Vectors, (2024). 17:425

Caregiving experiences and practices: qualitative formative research towards development of integrated early childhood development interventions targeting Kenyans and refugees in Nairobi's informal settlements.Angwenyi V, Abubakar A, Kabue M, Njoroge E, Nasambu C, Ssewanyana D, Mulupi S, Marangu J, Ombech E, Mokaya MM, Obulemire EK, Zhang L, Moran G, Proulx K, Malti T, Martin MC, Lye S, Marfo K
BMC Public Health, (2024). 24:2636

ONT sequencing identifies a high prevalence of crt sensitive, triple mutant dhfr and single mutant dhps parasites within an ANC population in Nigeria.Adegbola AJ, Ndwiga L, Wamae K, Osoti V, Bolaji OO, Bejon P, Ochola-Oyier LI
Front Genet, (2024). 15:1470156

Exome sequencing of 20,979 individuals with epilepsy reveals shared and distinct ultra-rare genetic risk across disorder subtypes.
Nat Neurosci, (2024). 27:1864-1879

Assessment of neonatal referral infrastructure and clinical characteristics of referred neonates in three first referral hospitals in Nairobi County, Kenya.Wainaina J, Irimu G, English M, Mbaire E, Waiyego M, Manyasi C, Kimutai D, Emadau C, Muturi C, Aluvaala J
Wellcome Open Res, (2023). 8:126

A cross-sectional analysis identifies a low prevalence of Plasmodium ovale�species �infections in symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals in Kilifi county, Kenya.Akinyi MY, Chifwete M, Ndwiga L, Kimenyi KM, Osoti V, Ochola-Oyier LI
Wellcome Open Res, (2022). 7:207

A mixed methods study examining the impact of primary health care financing transitions on facility functioning and service delivery in Kenya: a study protocol.Muthuri RNDK, Nzinga J, Tsofa B, Musiega A, Mugo P, Wong E, Mazzilli C, Ng'ang'a W, Hagedorn B, Turner G, Musuva A, Ravishankar N, Murira FM, Barasa E
Wellcome Open Res, (2024). 9:220