Tsofa B

Collective sensemaking for action: researchers and decision makers working collaboratively to strengthen health systems.Gilson L, Barasa E, Brady L, Kagwanja N, Nxumalo N, Nzinga J, Molyneux S, Tsofa B
BMJ, (2021). 372:m4650

Seroprevalence of anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibodies in Kenyan blood donors.Uyoga S, Adetifa IMO, Karanja HK, Nyagwange J, Tuju J, Wanjiku P, Aman R, Mwangangi M, Amoth P, Kasera K, Ng'ang'a W, Rombo C, Yegon C, Kithi K, Odhiambo E, Rotich T, Orgut I, Kihara S, Otiende M, Bottomley C, Mupe ZN, Kagucia EW, Gallagher KE, Etyang A, Voller S, Gitonga JN, Mugo D, Agoti CN, Otieno E, Ndwiga L, Lambe T, Wright D, Barasa E, Tsofa B, Bejon P, Ochola-Oyier LI, Agweyu A, Scott JAG, Warimwe GM
Science, (2021). 371:79-82

Prevalence of anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibodies among Kenyan blood donors between June and August 2021..Uyoga S, Otiende M, Adetifa IMO, Karanja HK, Gitonga J, Mugo D, Makale J, Tawa B, Singilai A, Nyagwange J, Tuju J, Aman R, Mwangangi M, Amoth P, Kasera K, Ng’ang’a W, Kilonzo N, Chege E, Yegon C, Rotich T, Orgut I, Kagucia EW, Gallagher KE, Etyang A, Voller S, Bottomley C, Lambe T, Wright D, Tsofa B, Mwangangi J, Barasa E, Bejon P, Ochola-Oyier LI, Warimwe GM, Scott JAG, Agweyu A
1st International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA), (2021). :

Experiences from the Kenyan coast of receiving and responding to public feedback in the early days (March-August 2020) of the COVID-19 Response..Kagwanja N, Tsofa B, Hinga A, Molyneux S
1st International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA), (2021). :

High anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibody seroprevalence among long-distance trucking crews in Kenya within one year of the COVID-19 pandemic..Kagucia EW, Gitonga JN, Kalu C, Kuya N, Ochieng B, Karia B, Ochomo E, Karani A, Nyagwange J, Mugo D, Karanja HK, Tuju J, Mutiso A, Maroko H, Okubi L, Maitha E, Mukabi D, The TDA SARS-CoV-2 Serosurveillance Team, Aman R, Mwangangi M, Amoth P, Kasera K, Ng’ang’a W, Nyaguara A, Voller S, Otiende M, Bottomley C, Agoti CN, Ochola-Oyier LI, Adetifa IMO, Etyang AO, Gallagher KE, Uyoga S, Barasa E, Bejon P, Tsofa B, Agweyu A, Warimwe GM, Scott JAG
1st International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA), (2021). :

Characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 infections in households in rural coastal Kenya: a prospective genomic study..Agoti CN, Nyiro J, Murunga N, Lambisia AW, Mohammed KS, de Laurent ZR, Morobe JM, Mburu MW, Ndwiga L, Ongera EM, Makori T, Musyoki J, Mwangangi J, Tsofa B, Ochola-Oyier LI, Bejon P, Githinji G, Nokes DJ, Gallagher KE
1st International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA-2021), (2021). :

Serosurveillance for SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies in a cohort of Health Care Workers in Kenya..Etyang AO, Lucinde R, Gitonga JN, Kalu C, Karani A, Nyagwange J, Mugo D, Karanja HK, Tuju J, Mutiso A, Maroko H, Okubi L, Maitha E, Mukabi D, The HCW SARS-CoV-2 Serosurveillance Team, Aman R, Mwangangi M, Amoth P, Kasera K, Ng’ang’a W, Nyaguara A, Voller S, Otiende M, Bottomley C, Agoti CN, Ochola-Oyier LI, Adetifa IMO, Gallagher KE, Uyoga S, Barasa E, Bejon P, Tsofa B, Agweyu A, Warimwe GM, Scott JAG
1st International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA), (2021). :

Genomic surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 in Kenya: March 2020-October 2021..Githinji G, Lambisia WA, Mohamed KS, Morobe MJ, de Laurent ZR, Mburu WM, Ongera ME, Omuoyo OD, Ndwiga L, Otieno E, Murunga N, Musyoki J, KWTRP COVID Testing Team, Kilifi Rapid Response Team, Kiiru J, Kasera K, Amoth P, Mwangangi M, Aman R, Kinyanjui S, Warimwe GM, Agweyu A, Barasa E, Tsofa B, Mwangangi J, Matoke D, Nokes DJ, Bejon P, Ochola-Oyier LI, Agoti CN
1st International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA-2021), (2021). :

An optimization of four SARS-CoV-2 qRT-PCR assays in a Kenyan laboratory to support the national COVID-19 rapid response teams.Mohammed KS, de Laurent ZR, Omuoyo DO, Lewa C, Gicheru E, Cheruiyot R, Bartilol B, Mutua S, Musyoki J, Gumba H, Mwacharo J, Riako D, Mwangi SJ, Gichuki BM, Nyamako L, Karani A, Karanja H, Mugo D, Gitonga JN, Njuguna S, Gumbi W, Tawa B, Tendwa M, Cheruiyot W, Sein Y, Nyambu JK, Patta SO, Thani TS, Maitha EK, Kitole B, Mwakinangu MS, Muslih BS, Otieno JO, Nyiro JU, Kiyuka P, Ndwiga L, Wamae K, Kimani D, Makale J, Morobe JM, Osoti V, Lambisia AW, Odundo C, Mwarumba S, Mutunga M, Bejon P, Tsofa B, Agoti CN, Ochola-Oyier LI
Wellcome Open Res, (2020). 5:162

Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency and susceptibility to childhood diseases in Kilifi, Kenya.Uyoga S, Macharia AW, Ndila CM, Nyutu G, Shebe M, Awuondo KO, Mturi N, Peshu N, Tsofa B, Scott JAG, Maitland K, Williams TN
Blood Adv, (2020). 4:5942-5950

A scoping review of breastfeeding peer support models applied in hospital settings.Chepkirui D, Nzinga J, Jemutai J, Tsofa B, Jones C, Mwangome M
Int Breastfeed J, (2020). 15:95

Pooled testing conserves SARS-CoV-2 laboratory resources and improves test turn-around time: experience on the Kenyan Coast.Agoti CN, Mutunga M, Lambisia AW, Kimani D, Cheruiyot R, Kiyuka P, Lewa C, Gicheru E, Tendwa M, Said Mohammed K, Osoti V, Makale J, Tawa B, Odundo C, Cheruiyot W, Nyamu W, Gumbi W, Mwacharo J, Nyamako L, Otieno E, Amadi D, Thoya J, Karani A, Mugo D, Musyoki J, Gumba H, Mwarumba S, Gichuki BM, Njuguna S, Riako D, Mutua S, Gitonga JN, Sein Y, Bartilol B, Mwangi SJ, Omuoyo DO, Morobe JM, de Laurent ZR, Bejon P, Ochola-Oyier LI, Tsofa B
Wellcome Open Res, (2020). 5:186

Tracking health sector priority setting processes and outcomes for human resources for health, five-years after political devolution: a county-level case study in Kenya.Munywoki J, Kagwanja N, Chuma J, Nzinga J, Barasa E, Tsofa B
Int J Equity Health, (2020). 19:165

Systems and implementation science should be part of the COVID-19 response in low resource settings.English M, Moshabela M, Nzinga J, Barasa E, Tsofa B, Marchal B, Kruk ME
BMC Med, (2020). 18:219

Shocks, stress and everyday health system resilience: experiences from the Kenyan coast.Kagwanja N, Waithaka D, Nzinga J, Tsofa B, Boga M, Leli H, Mataza C, Gilson L, Molyneux S, Barasa E
Health Policy Plan, (2020). 35:522-535

Prolonged health worker strikes in Kenya- perspectives and experiences of frontline health managers and local communities in Kilifi County.Waithaka D, Kagwanja N, Nzinga J, Tsofa B, Leli H, Mataza C, Nyaguara A, Bejon P, Gilson L, Barasa E, Molyneux S
Int J Equity Health, (2020). 19:23

The epidemiology of sickle cell disease in children recruited in infancy in Kilifi, Kenya: a prospective cohort study.Uyoga S, Macharia AW, Mochamah G, Ndila CM, Nyutu G, Makale J, Tendwa M, Nyatichi E, Ojal J, Otiende M, Shebe M, Awuondo KO, Mturi N, Peshu N, Tsofa B, Maitland K, Scott JAG, Williams TN
Lancet Glob Health, (2019). 7:e1458-e1466

Observational study: 27 years of severe malaria surveillance in Kilifi, Kenya.Njuguna P, Maitland K, Nyaguara A, Mwanga D, Mogeni P, Mturi N, Mohammed S, Mwambingu G, Ngetsa C, Awuondo K, Lowe B, Adetifa I, Scott JAG, Williams TN, Atkinson S, Osier F, Snow RW, Marsh K, Tsofa B, Peshu N, Hamaluba M, Berkley JA, Newton CRJ, Fondo J, Omar A, Bejon P
BMC Med, (2019). 17:124

The indirect health effects of malaria estimated from health advantages of the sickle cell trait.Uyoga S, Macharia AW, Ndila CM, Nyutu G, Shebe M, Awuondo KO, Mturi N, Peshu N, Tsofa B, Scott JAG, Maitland K, Williams TN
Nat Commun, (2019). 10:856

Tackling health professionals' strikes: an essential part of health system strengthening in Kenya.Irimu G, Ogero M, Mbevi G, Kariuki C, Gathara D, Akech S, Barasa E, Tsofa B, English M
BMJ Glob Health, (2018). 3:e001136