Publications

Epidemiology and Demography

Legume-supplemented feed for children hospitalised with severe malnutrition: A Phase II trial.Walsh K, Kiosia A, Olupot-Oupot P, Alaroker F, Okiror W, Nakuya M, Ssenyondo T, Amorut D, Okalebo CB, Muhindo R, Mpoya A, George EC, Frost G, Maitland K
Br J Nutr, (2024). :1-25

The long-term efficacy of a respiratory syncytial virus vaccine for older adults.Sande CJ
Lancet Infect Dis, (2024). :

STRIKE-HBV: establishing an HBV screening programme in Kilifi, Kenya-challenges, successes and lessons learnt.Downs LO, Chirro O, Zaharani M, Safari B, Okanda D, Githinji G, Andersson MI, Newton R, Etyang A, Aliyan N, Matthews PC
Sex Transm Infect, (2024). :

Tungiasis among children in Kenya is associated with poor nutrition status, absenteeism, poor school performance and high impact on quality of life.Elson L, Kamau C, Koech S, Muthama C, Gachomba G, Sinoti E, Chondo E, Mburu E, Wakio M, Lore J, Maia M, Adetifa I, Orindi B, Bejon P, Fillinger U
PLoS Negl Trop Dis, (2024). 18:e0011800

Nutritional supplementation in children with severe pneumonia in Uganda and Kenya (COAST-Nutrition): a phase 2 randomised controlled trial.Kiguli S, Olupot-Olupot P, Hamaluba M, Giallongo E, Thomas K, Alaroker F, Opoka RO, Tagoola A, Oyella S, Nalwanga D, Nabawanuka E, Okiror W, Nakuya M, Amorut D, Muhindo R, Mpoya A, Mnjalla H, Oguda E, Williams TN, Harrison DA, Rowan K, Briend A, Maitland K
EClinicalMedicine, (2024). 72:102640

Characteristics of children readmitted with severe pneumonia in Kenyan hospitals.Marangu-Boore D, Mwaniki P, Isaaka L, Njoroge T, Mumelo L, Kimego D, Adem A, Jowi E, Ithondeka A, Wanyama C, Agweyu A
BMC Public Health, (2024). 24:1324

Hydroxyurea dose optimisation for children with sickle cell anaemia in sub-Saharan Africa (REACH): extended follow-up of a multicentre, open-label, phase 1/2 trial.Aygun B, Lane A, Smart LR, Santos B, Tshilolo L, Williams TN, Olupot-Olupot P, Stuber SE, Tomlinson G, Latham T, Ware RE
Lancet Haematol, (2024). S2352-3026:00078-4

Hydroxyurea dose optimisation for children with sickle cell anaemia in sub-Saharan Africa (REACH): extended follow-up of a multicentre, open-label, phase 1/2 trial.Aygun B, Lane A, Smart LR, Santos B, Tshilolo L, Williams TN, Olupot-Olupot P, Stuber SE, Tomlinson G, Latham T, Ware RE
Lancet Haematol, (2024). 11:e425-e435

Factors predicting mortality in hospitalised HIV-negative children with lower-chest-wall indrawing pneumonia and implications for management.Gallagher KE, Awori JO, Knoll MD, Rhodes J, Higdon MM, Hammitt LL, Prosperi C, Baggett HC, Brooks WA, Fancourt N, Feikin DR, Howie SRC, Kotloff KL, Tapia MD, Levine OS, Madhi SA, Murdoch DR, O'Brien KL, Thea DM, Baillie VL, Ebruke BE, Kamau A, Moore DP, Mwananyanda L, Olutunde EO, Seidenberg P, Sow SO, Thamthitiwat S, Scott JAG
PLoS One, (2024). 19:e0297159

Age-dependent acquisition of IgG antibodies to Shigella serotypes-a retrospective analysis of seroprevalence in Kenyan children with implications for infant vaccination.Kapulu MC, Muthumbi E, Otieno E, Rossi O, Ferruzzi P, Necchi F, Acquaviva A, Martin LB, Orindi B, Mwai K, Kibet H, Mwanzu A, Bigogo GM, Verani JR, Mbae C, Nyundo C, Agoti CN, Nakakana UN, Conti V, Bejon P, Kariuki S, Scott JAG, Micoli F, Podda A
Front Immunol, (2024). 15:1340425

Reducing transfusion utilization for children with sickle cell anemia in sub-Saharan Africa with hydroxyurea: Analysis from the phase I/II REACH trial.Power-Hays A, Tomlinson GA, Tshilolo L, Santos B, Williams TN, Olupot-Olupot P, Smart LR, Aygun B, Lane A, Stuber SE, Latham T, Ware RE
Am J Hematol, (2024). 99:625-632

Identifying delays in healthcare seeking and provision: The Three Delays-in-Healthcare and mortality among infants and children aged 1-59 months.Garcia Gomez E, Igunza KA, Madewell ZJ, Akelo V, Onyango D, El Arifeen S, Gurley ES, Hossain MZ, Chowdhury MAI, Islam KM, Assefa N, Scott JAG, Madrid L, Tilahun Y, Orlien S, Kotloff KL, Tapia MD, Keita AM, Mehta A, Magaço A, Torres-Fernandez D, Nhacolo A, Bassat Q, Mandomando I, Ogbuanu I, Cain CJ, Luke R, Kamara SIB, Legesse H, Madhi S, Dangor Z, Mahtab S, Wise A, Adam Y, Whitney CG, Mutevedzi PC, Blau DM, Breiman RF, Tippett Barr BA, Rees CA
PLOS Glob Public Health, (2024). 4:e0002494

Identifying delays in healthcare seeking and provision: The Three Delays-in-Healthcare and mortality among infants and children aged 1-59 months.Garcia Gomez E, Igunza KA, Madewell ZJ, Akelo V, Onyango D, El Arifeen S, Gurley ES, Hossain MZ, Chowdhury MAI, Islam KM, Assefa N, Scott JAG, Madrid L, Tilahun Y, Orlien S, Kotloff KL, Tapia MD, Keita AM, Mehta A, Magaço A, Torres-Fernandez D, Nhacolo A, Bassat Q, Mandomando I, Ogbuanu I, Cain CJ, Luke R, Kamara SIB, Legesse H, Madhi S, Dangor Z, Mahtab S, Wise A, Adam Y, Whitney CG, Mutevedzi PC, Blau DM, Breiman RF, Tippett Barr BA, Rees CA
PLOS Glob Public Health, (2024). 4:e0002494

Implementing adaptive e-learning for newborn care in Tanzania: an observational study of provider engagement and knowledge gains.Meaney PA, Hokororo A, Ndosi H, Dahlen A, Jacob T, Mwanga JR, Kalabamu FS, Joyce CL, Mediratta R, Rozenfeld B, Berg M, Smith ZH, Chami N, Mkopi N, Mwanga C, Diocles E, Agweyu A
BMJ Open, (2024). 14:e077834

Dantu Blood Group Erythrocytes Form Large Plasmodium falciparum Rosettes Less Commonly.Carlier MSA, Nyamu W, Makale J, Williams TN, Rowe JA, Kariuki SN
Am J Trop Med Hyg, (2024). 110:436-443

Burden of child mortality from malaria in high endemic areas: Results from the CHAMPS network using minimally invasive tissue sampling.Ogbuanu IU, Otieno K, Varo R, Sow SO, Ojulong J, Duduyemi B, Kowuor D, Cain CJ, Rogena EA, Onyango D, Akelo V, Tippett Barr BA, terKuile F, Kotloff KL, Tapia MD, Keita AM, Juma J, Assefa N, Assegid N, Acham Y, Madrid L, Scott JAG, Arifeen SE, Gurley ES, Mahtab S, Dangor Z, Wadula J, Dutoit J, Madhi SA, Mandomando I, Torres-Fernandez D, Kincardett M, Mabunda R, Mutevedzi P, Madewell ZJ, Blau DM, Whitney CG, Samuels AM, Bassat Q
J Infect, (2024). S0163-4453:00025-2

Post-mortem investigation of deaths due to pneumonia in children aged 1-59 months in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia from 2016 to 2022: an observational study.Mahtab S, Blau DM, Madewell ZJ, Ogbuanu I, Ojulong J, Lako S, Legesse H, Bangura JS, Bassat Q, Mandomando I, Xerinda E, Fernandes F, Varo R, Sow SO, Kotloff KL, Tapia MD, Keita AM, Sidibe D, Onyango D, Akelo V, Gethi D, Verani JR, Revathi G, Scott JAG, Assefa N, Madrid L, Bizuayehu H, Tirfe TT, El Arifeen S, Gurley ES, Islam KM, Alam M, Zahid Hossain M, Dangor Z, Baillie VL, Hale M, Mutevedzi P, Breiman RF, Whitney CG, Madhi SA
Lancet Child Adolesc Health, (2024). 8:201-213

Latent viral infections as neglected risk factors for long COVID - Authors' reply.Muller SA, Isaaka L, Mumm R, Scheidt-Nave C, Heldt K, Schuster A, Abdulaziz M, El-Bcheraoui C, Hanefeld J, Agweyu A
Lancet Glob Health, (2024). 12:e198

Latent viral infections as neglected risk factors for long COVID - Authors' reply.Müller SA, Isaaka L, Mumm R, Scheidt-Nave C, Heldt K, Schuster A, Abdulaziz M, El-Bcheraoui C, Hanefeld J, Agweyu A
Lancet Glob Health, (2024). 12:e198

Child deaths caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae in sub-Saharan Africa and south Asia: a secondary analysis of Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) data.Verani JR, Blau DM, Gurley ES, Akelo V, Assefa N, Baillie V, Bassat Q, Berhane M, Bunn J, Cossa ACA, El Arifeen S, Gunturu R, Hale M, Igunza A, Keita AM, Kenneh S, Kotloff KL, Kowuor D, Mabunda R, Madewell ZJ, Madhi S, Madrid L, Mahtab S, Miguel J, Murila FV, Ogbuanu IU, Ojulong J, Onyango D, Oundo JO, Scott JAG, Sow S, Tapia M, Traore CB, Velaphi S, Whitney CG, Mandomando I, Breiman RF
Lancet Microbe, (2024). 5:e131-e141