Health Systems and Research Ethics
Framework to guide the use of mathematical modelling in evidence-based policy decision-making.Oliwa J, Guleid FH, Owek CJ, Maluni J, Jepkosgei J, Nzinga J, Were VO, Sim SY, Walekhwa AW, Clapham H, Dabak S, Kc S, Hadley L, Undurraga E, Hagedorn BL, Hutubessy RC
BMJ Open, (2025). 15:e093645
Better engagement, better evidence: working in partnership with patients, the public, and communities in clinical trials with involvement and good participatory practice.Gobat N, Slack C, Hannah S, Salzwedel J, Bladon G, Burgos JG, Purvis B, Molony-Oates B, Siegfried N, Cheah PY, Conway M, Kamuya D, Davies A, Johnson T, Tholanah M, Mugamba S, Mutengu NL, Machingaidze S, Schwartz L, Rägo L, von Harbou K
Lancet Glob Health, (2025). 13:e716-e731
Acceptability of fixed-dose combination treatments for hypertension in Kenya: A qualitative study using the Theoretical Framework of Acceptability.Mbuthia D, Willis R, Gichagua M, Nzinga J, Mugo P, Murphy A
PLOS Glob Public Health, (2025). 5:e0003012
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
Catastrophic expenditure associated with childhood hospitalisation for acute illness in Kenya and Uganda: a cross-sectional study.Jemutai J, Njuguna RG, Laurence YV, Murunga S, Ogwang C, Mwaringa S, Mwalekwa L, Timbwa M, Paasi G, Olupot-Olupot P, Juma M, Thitiri J, Ngao N, Singa B, Mukisa J, Mupere E, Lancioni C, Sukhtankar P, Tickell KD, Fakhar Uddin M, Molyneux S, Walson JL, Vassall A, Berkley J
BMJ Public Health, (2025). 3:e001173
Improving Implementation of NCD Care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: The Case of Fixed Dose Combinations for Hypertension in Kenya.Murphy A, Mbuthia D, Willis R, Tsofa B, Gichagua M, Mugo P, Hanson K, Reich MR
Health Syst Reform, (2025). 11:2448862
Evaluating the impact, implementation experience and political economy of primary care networks in Kenya: protocol for a mixed methods study.Amboko B, Nzinga J, Tsofa B, Mugo P, Musiega A, Maritim B, Wong E, Mazzilli C, Ng'ang'a W, Hagedorn B, Turner G, Musuva A, Murira F, Ravishankar N, Hussein S, Barasa E
Health Res Policy Syst, (2025). 23:14
After neonatal care, what next? A qualitative study of mothers' post-discharge experiences after premature birth in Kenya.Maluni J, Oluoch D, Molyneux S, Boga M, Jones C, Murila F, English M, Ziebland S, Hinton L
Int J Equity Health, (2025). 24:17
Ivermectin to Control Malaria — A Cluster-Randomized Trial.Chaccour C, Maia M, Kariuki M, Ruiz-Castillo P, Wanjiku C, Kasiwa L, Brazeal A, Casellas A, Ngama M, Onyango T, Elobolobo E, Kazungu K, Mael M, Wangari W, Nuru K, Otuko R, Sanz A, Ringera I, Matano A, Mitora S, Ribes M, Brew J, Gorski N, Nicolas P, Stanulovic S, Omondi I, Furnival-Adams J, Túnez L, Mbarak J, Vegove V, Yaa E, Mramba S, Kibet Y, Nyambura N, Rotich C, Wanjiru S, Vura M, Wanjiku F, Sam L, Collins L, Xia K, Hammann F, Saúte F, Rudd M, Rist C, Jones C, Mwangangi J, Rabinovich NR
New England Journal of Medicine, (2025). 393:362-375
Evaluating the effects, implementation experience and political economy of primary healthcare facility autonomy reforms within counties in Kenya: a mixed methods study protocol.Musiega A, Amboko B, Maritim B, Nzinga J, Tsofa B, Mugo PM, Wong E, Mazzilli C, Ng'ang'a W, Hagedorn BL, Turner G, Musuva A, Murira F, Ravishankar N, Barasa E
BMJ Public Health, (2024). 2:e001156
Using evidence from civil society in national and subnational health policy processes: a qualitative evidence synthesis.Gopinathan U, Peacocke E, Abankwah DNY, Aryeetey GC, Glenton C, Khisa PN, Koduah A, Ram R, Nonvignon J, Nzinga J, Ottie-Boakye D, Pakenham-Walsh NM, Tsofa B, Waithaka D, Lewin S
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, (2024). 6:Cd015810
Assessing the scalability of health system interventions in Africa: protocol for a Delphi study.Karamagi HC, Charif AB, Kidane SN, Berhane A, Nzinga J, Yohannes T, Moyo TN, Sy S, Kipruto HK
Health Res Policy Syst, (2024). 22:176
Examining patient choice and provider competition under the National Health Insurance Fund outpatient cover in Kenya: does it enhance access and quality of care?.Kazungu J, Barasa E, Quaife M, Nonvignon J
BMC Health Serv Res, (2024). 24:1569
Understanding health system responsiveness to public feedback at the sub-national level: Insights from Kilifi County, Kenya.Kagwanja N, Gilson L, Tsofa B, Olivier J, Leli H, Molyneux S
PLOS Glob Public Health, (2024). 4:e0002814
Using knowledge translation to support the use of evaluation findings: A case study of the linda mama free maternity program in Kenya.Guleid FH, Orangi S, Kairu A, Arwa B, Keru J, Musuva A, Vilcu I, Pattnaik A, Ravishankar N, Barasa E
PLOS Glob Public Health, (2024). 4:e0003961
Evaluating the effectiveness of the National Health Insurance Subsidy Programme within Kenya's universal health coverage initiative: a study protocol.Maritim B, Nzinga J, Tsofa B, Musiega A, Mugo PM, Wong E, Mazzilli C, Ng'an'ga W, Hagedorn B, Turner G, Musuva A, Murira F, Ravishankar N, Barasa E
BMJ Open, (2024). 14:e083971
Policy formulation and actor roles in the expanded Kenyan free maternity policy (Linda Mama): A policy analysis.Oyugi B, Audi-Poquillon Z, Kendall S, Peckham S, Barasa E
PLOS Glob Public Health, (2024). 4:e0002796
Examining the Implementation Experience of the Universal Health Coverage Pilot in Kenya.Nyawira L, Machira Y, Munge K, Chuma J, Barasa E
Health Syst Reform, (2024). 10:2418808
Lessons learned from COVID-19 modelling efforts for policy decision-making in lower- and middle-income countries.Owek CJ, Guleid FH, Maluni J, Jepkosgei J, Were VO, Sim SY, Cw Hutubessy R, Hagedorn BL, Nzinga J, Oliwa J
BMJ Glob Health, (2024). 9:
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