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Recent publications

Malaria prophylaxis in sickle cell anaemia: some answers, more questions.Williams, T. N. Ware, R. E.
Lancet Infect Dis, (2025). 25:601-602

'We cannot just keep it in our palm': A policy analysis of the integration of the case management of neglected tropical diseases into the health system of Liberia.Wickenden, A. Dean, L. Molyneux, S. Godwin-Akpan, T. G. Kollie, K. K. Phillip, M. Zaizay, Z. F. Rogers, E. van der Grinten, E. Biritwum, N. K. Theobald, S.
PLOS Glob Public Health, (2025). 5:e0004328

Assessing the Impact of SARS-CoV-2 Spike Mutations on Antibody Binding: A Comparative Assessment of the Wuhan and JN.1 Variants' Full-Length Spikes in a Multiplex Luminex Assay.Waweru, G. Nyakundi, R. Kutima, B. Owuor, S. Konyino, G. Gitonga, J. Lugano, D. Maina, A. Musyoki, J. Ochola, L. Omondi, M. Kariuki, C. K. Ogongo, P. Mwachari, C. Shee, F. Agoti, C. Sande, C. Uyoga, S. Kagucia, E. Agweyu, A. Bejon, P. Scott, J. A. G. Warimwe, G. M. Ochola-Oyier, L. I. Nyagwange, J.
Viruses, (2025). 17:

Induction of an early IFN-gamma cellular response and high plasma levels of SDF-1alpha are inversely associated with COVID-19 severity and residence in rural areas in Kenyan patients.Wanjiku, P. Orindi, B. Kimotho, J. Sayed, S. Shah, R. Saleh, M. Mwacharo, J. Maronga, C. Olouch, V. Karanu, A. Shah, J. Nneka, Z. Ochola-Oyier, L. I. Abdi, A. I. Dunachie, S. Bejon, P. Nduati, E. W. Ndungu, F. M.
PLoS One, (2025). 20:e0316967

Molecular Analysis of Human Respiratory Syncytial Virus Group B Strains Isolated in Kenya Before and During the Emergence of Pandemic Influenza A/H1N1.Wangui, J. Gachara, G. Mobegi, V. Agoti, C. Otieno, J. Opanda, S. Opot, B. Ngeranwa, J. N. Njeru, R. Bulimo, W.
Influenza Other Respir Viruses, (2025). 19:e70082

Bottleneck Analysis of Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Services in Underserved Areas of Kwale County, Kenya.Wangara, F. Estill, J. Kipruto, H. Perrin, C. Ngudo, J. Nuru, K. Keiser, O.
Health Serv Insights, (2025). 18:11786329251374553

Pathogens don't respect politicians: US federal disruption poses a new threat to global public health.Wang, S. Harrington, M. Graham, C. S. Downs, L. O. Kagwanja, N. Etyang, A. O. Iwuji, C. Ndung'u, T. Cowie, B. C. Kabagambe, K. Matthews, P. C.
Lancet Gastroenterol Hepatol, (2025). 10:291-292

Full genome characterization of a Kenyan G8P[14] rotavirus strain suggests artiodactyl-to-human zoonotic transmission.Wandera, E. A. Akari, Y. Sang, C. Njugu, P. Khamadi, S. A. Musundi, S. Mutua, M. M. Fukuda, S. Murata, T. Inoue, S. Kaneko, S. Nyangao, J. Komoto, S.
Trop Med Health, (2025). 53:82

Wasting coexisting with underweight and stunting among children aged 6‒59 months hospitalised in Garissa County Referral Hospital, Kenya.Wambua, M. Kariuki, S. M. Abdullahi, H. Abdullahi, O. A. Ngari, M. M.
Matern Child Nutr, (2025). 21:e13754

Prevalence and risk factors of under-five mortality due to severe acute malnutrition in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Wambua, J. Ali, A. Ukwizabigira, J. B. Kuodi, P.
Syst Rev, (2025). 14:29

Who remains uncovered? Assessing inequalities and determinants of national health insurance enrolment among informal sector workers in Kenya.Wamalwa, P. N. Strupat, C. Singh, K. Kuloba, M. N. Kazungu, J. De Allegri, M.
Glob Health Res Policy, (2025). 10:62

A scoping review of antimalarial drug resistance markers in Kenya (1987-2022): toward a National Surveillance Framework and Data Repository.Wamae, K. Magudha, J. Asiimwe, E. Kimani, K. Kandie, R. Keitany, K. Snow, R. W. Ochola-Oyier, L. I.
Malar J, (2025). 24:413

Neonatal units as physical spaces for newborn care delivery in Kenya: A qualitative study.Waithira, C. Odinga, N. Ngaiza, G. Maluni, J. Maina, M. Karumba, K. English, M. Mutua, E. Molyneux, S. Jones, C. Oluoch, D. High Q. Hospital Group
Int J Nurs Stud, (2025). 172:105217

Institutional design features of health insurance subsidy programmes in Africa: a narrative review.Wafula, A. Barasa, E. Maritim, B.
Int J Equity Health, (2025). 25:14

Major Causes of Perinatal and Paediatric Mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia: Adjustment for Selection Bias in the CHAMPS Network.Vyas, K. J. Muir, J. A. Madewell, Z. J. Gupta, P. M. Blau, D. M. Arifeen, S. E. Gurley, E. S. Chowdhury, A. I. Islam, K. M. Rahman, A. Scott, J. A. G. Assefa, N. Madrid, L. Asefa, Y. A. Abdullahi, Y. Y. Onyango, D. Akelo, V. Tippett-Barr, B. A. Aol, G. Sow, S. O. Kotloff, K. L. Tapia, M. D. Keita, A. M. Chawla, K. Bassat, Q. Mandomando, I. Nhacolo, A. Sacoor, C. Ogbuanu, I. Kowuor, D. Duduyemi, B. Moseray, A. Squire, J. S. Madhi, S. Mahtab, S. Adam, Y. Wise, A. Machemedza, T. Whitney, C. G. Champs Network
Paediatr Perinat Epidemiol, (2025). 39:698-710

The contribution of minimally invasive tissue sampling compared to antemortem-derived cause of death determination among inpatient child deaths: the minimally invasive tissue sampling in Malawi study.Voskuijl, W. P. Chasweka, D. Lawrence, S. Brals, D. Kamiza, S. Bandsma, R. Berkley, J. A. Mbale, E. Attipa, C. Eneya, C. Huwa, C. Khoswe, S. Moxon, C. Potani, I. Waller, J. L. Diaz, M. H. Walson, J. Ordi, J. Denno, D. M.
J Glob Health, (2025). 15:04210

Mapping key issues and useful theory to address remaining ethical, practical and political challenges in participatory research in health.Vincent, R. Harris, J. Loewenson, R. Van der Westhuizen, H. M. Black, G. Wong, G. Molyneux, S.
Wellcome Open Res, (2025). 10:412

The impact of sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine resistance on the effectiveness of intermittent preventive treatment for the prevention of malaria in pregnancy in Africa: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis.van Eijk, A. M. Stepniewska, K. Khairallah, C. Rodriguez, E. Ahn, J. Gutman, J. R. Ter Kuile, F. O. I. PTp-SP Effectiveness Study group
Lancet Infect Dis, (2025). 25:1336-1346

Improving complex health systems and lived environments for maternal and perinatal well-being in urban sub-Saharan Africa: the UrbanBirth Collective.UrbanBirth, Collective
J Glob Health, (2025). 15:03009

MALDI-TOF MS for identification of Afro-tropical secondary malaria vectors.Tuwei, M. Karisa, J. Wanjiku, C. Kiuru, C. Ondieki, Z. Odongo, T. Mure, F. Otieno, B. Meli, P. Okoko, M. Bartilol, B. Gona, R. Constantino, L. Cole, G. Anastacio, T. Armazia, R. Alves, C. Rui, P. Ramaita, E. Rono, M. Candrinho, B. Mwangangi, J. Mbogo, C. Charlwood, D. Saute, F. Rabinovich, R. Chaccour, C. Maia, M. F.
Malar J, (2025). 24:284