Recent publications

Predictors of HIV testing and status disclosure among young adolescents in postconflict settings: findings from a pre-post study design in Nimule per-urban town of South Sudan.Bojo S, Kokwaro G, Agweyu A
BMJ Open, (2025). 15:e094008

Strengthening the paediatric clinical trial ecosystem to better inform policy and programmes.Berkley JA, Walson JL, Gray G, Russell F, Bhutta Z, Ashorn P, Norris SA, Adejuyigbe EA, Grais R, Ogutu B, Zhang J, Chantada GL, Nachman S, Kija E, Jehan F, Giaquinto C, Rollins NC, Penazzato M
Lancet Glob Health, (2025). 13:e732-e739

Comparing HemoCue® and Quantitative Buffy Coat® and Coulter Counter-measured haemoglobin concentrations in African children with acute uncomplicated malaria: a Bland-Altman analysis.Ayuen DS, Olupot-Olupot P, Muhindo R, Onyamboko MA, Ajayi S, Chimjinda N, Taya C, Uyoga S, Williams TN, Maitland K, Fanello C, Day NPJ, Taylor WR, Mukaka M
Malar J, (2025). 24:77

Novel gastrointestinal tools (GI Tools) for evaluating gut functional capacity in adults with environmental enteropathy in Zambia and Zimbabwe: A cross-sectional study protocol.Phiri TN, Weatherill JW, Monford-Sanchez E, Serrano-Contreras JI, Melvin C, Kunaka M, Chisenga I, Ngalande P, Mweetwa MN, Besa E, Haider T, Mandal N, Thompson AJ, Edwards CA, Bourke CD, Robertson RC, Posma JM, Banda R, Mwiinga M, Kazhila L, Katsidzira L, Bwakura-Dangarembizi M, Amadi B, Garcia-Perez I, Maitland K, Marchesi JR, Morrison DJ, Frost G, Kelly P
F1000Res, (2024). 13:956

Investigating the role of cytomegalovirus as a cause of stillbirths and child deaths in low and middle-income countries through postmortem minimally invasive tissue sampling.Velaphi S, Madewell ZJ, Tippett-Barr B, Blau DM, Rogena EA, Lala SG, Mahtab S, Swart PJ, Akelo V, Onyango D, Otieno K, Rogena EA, Were JA, Bassat Q, Carrilho C, Mandomando I, Torres-Fernandez D, Varo R, Luke R, Moses F, Nwajiobi-Princewill P, Ogbuanu IU, Ojulong J, El Arifeen S, Gurley ES, Assefa N, Gedefa L, Madrid L, Scott JAG, Wale H, Juma J, Keita AM, Kotloff KL, Sow SO, Tapia MD, Mutevedzi P, Whitney CG, Madhi SA
Clin Infect Dis, (2025). :

A multifaceted intervention to improve diagnosis and early management of hospitalised patients with suspected acute brain infections in Brazil, India, and Malawi: an international multicentre intervention study.Singh B, Lipunga GD, Thangavelu P, Dhar S, Ferreira Cronemberger L, Abhilash KPP, Abraham AM, de Brito CAA, Brito Ferreira ML, Chandrashekar N, Duarte R, Fajardo Modol A, Ghale BC, Kang G, Gowda VK, Kuriakose K, Lant S, Mallewa M, Mbale E, Moore SC, Mwangalika G, Kamath PBT, Navvuga P, Nyondo-Mipando AL, Phiri TJ, Pimentel Lopes de Melo C, Pradeep BS, Rawlinson R, Sheha I, Thomas PT, Newton CR, de Sequeira PC, Sejvar JJ, Dua T, Turtle L, Verghese VP, Arraes Lwms Desmond N, Easton A, Jones JA, Lilford RJ, Netravathi M, McGill F, Michael BD, Mwapasa V, Griffiths MJ, Parry CM, Ravi V, Burnside G, Cornick J, França RFO, Desai AS, Rupali P, Solomon T
Lancet, (2025). :

Postdischarge health information tools and information needs for mothers of vulnerable newborns in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review.Rababeh A, Paton C, Grewal G, Maina JM, English M, Oluoch D, Fuller SS, Papoutsi C
BMJ Open, (2025). 15:e082824

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

Effects of transfusing older red blood cells on patient outcomes in critical illness: A retrospective cohort study.Obonyo NG, Sela DP, White N, Tunbridge M, Sim B, Rachakonda RH, See Hoe LE, Li Bassi G, Fanning JP, Tung JP, Suen JY, Fraser JF
Vox Sang, (2025). :

Mortality and loss to follow-up among Tuberculosis patients on treatment in Meru County, Kenya: a retrospective cohort study.Ngari MM, Mberia JK, Kanana E, Sanga D, Ngari MK, Nyagah DN, Abdullahi OA
PLOS Glob Public Health, (2025). 5:e0003896

Prevalence and correlates of depressive and anxiety symptoms among pregnant women from an urban informal settlement in Nairobi, Kenya: a community-based cross-sectional study.Mulupi S, Abubakar A, Nyongesa MK, Angwenyi V, Kabue M, Mwangi PM, Odhiambo R, Marangu J, Njoroge E, Mokaya MM, Obulemire EK, Ombech E, Ssewanyana D, Moran G, Martin MC, Proulx K, Marfo K, Lye S
BMC Pregnancy Childbirth, (2025). 25:213

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

Exploring adolescents' mental health in Kampala, Uganda in the context of COVID-19: a mixed methods study.Mbithi G, Sarki A, Mabrouk A, Odhiambo R, Namuguzi M, Atukwatse J, Kabue M, Mulupi S, Abubakar A
Front Child Adolesc Psychiatry, (2025). 4:1419043

Multiple insecticide resistance in Anopheles funestus from Mopeia, Central Mozambique.Kiuru C, Constantino L, Cole G, Karisa J, Wanjiku C, Okoko M, Candrinho B, Saute F, Rabinovich NR, Chaccour C, Maia MF
Malar J, (2025). 24:81

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

Meeting report: CEPI workshop on Rift Valley fever epidemiology and modeling to inform human vaccine development, Nairobi, 4-5 June 2024.Gharpure R, Vegvari C, Abdissa A, Alimi Y, Anyamba A, Auerbach J, Bett B, Bird BH, Bob NS, Breugelmans JG, Clark J, Cleaveland S, Cramer J, Dawa J, Fay PC, Formenty P, Gerdts V, Gerken KN, Gitonga J, Groschup M, Heighway J, Johnson SAM, Juma J, Kading RC, Kamau M, Kerama S, Lubisi BA, Lutwama J, Luyimbazi D, Marami D, Moore SM, Muturi M, Mwangoka G, Ndiu A, Njenga MK, Njouom R, Nyakarahuka L, Nzietchueng S, Oloo P, Otiende M, Oyola S, Paganini LS, Pandit PS, Punt C, Samy AM, Situma S, Sneddon H, Ten Bosch QA, Tezcan-Ulger S, Thompson PN, Tildesley M, Tinto B, Vesga JF, Wichgers Schreur PP, Hart P
Vaccine, (2025). 54:126860

Pilot implementation of short message service for randomisation in a multisite pragmatic factorial clinical trial in Kenya.Chepkirui M, Kimego D, Nzioki C, Jowi E, Opondo C, Agweyu A
Pilot Feasibility Stud, (2025). 11:29

Evaluating the level of knowledge of HIV prevention methods and associated socio-demographic factors among adolescents before and after participating in health education in Nimule town of South Sudan.Bojo S, Kokwaro G, Agweyu A
BMC Public Health, (2025). 25:746

Comparing HemoCue® and Quantitative Buffy Coat® and Coulter Counter-measured haemoglobin concentrations in African children with acute uncomplicated malaria: a Bland-Altman analysis.Ayuen DS, Olupot-Olupot P, Muhindo R, Onyamboko MA, Ajayi S, Chimjinda N, Taya C, Uyoga S, Williams TN, Maitland K, Fanello C, Day NPJ, Taylor WR, Mukaka M
Malar J, (2025). 24:77

Implementation of Smart Triage combined with a quality improvement program for children presenting to facilities in Kenya and Uganda: An interrupted time series analysis.Ansermino JM, Pillay Y, Tagoola A, Zhang C, Dunsmuir D, Kamau S, Kigo J, Agaba C, Aye IA, Hwang B, Novakowski SK, Huxford C, Wiens MO, Kimutai D, Ouma M, Ahmed I, Mwaniki P, Oyella F, Tenywa E, Nambuya H, Toliva BO, Kenya-Mugisha N, Kissoon N, Akech S
PLOS Digit Health, (2025). 4:e0000466