• Social relationships, mental health, and stigma: A qualitative study of social networks and HIV disclosure in Western Kenya 

  Obatsa, Sarah; Mburia-Mwalili, Adel; JaureguiIII, Salvador; D. Wagner, Karla; Atwoli, Lukoye; Odhiambo, Francesca; Lewis-Kulzer, Jayne; Goodrich, Suzanne; Wools-Kaloustian, Kara; L. Syvertsen, Jennifer (PLOS GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH, 2026-06-24)
• Reduced efficacy of piperonyl butoxide based long-lastingiInsecticide-treated nets against malaria vectors in western Kenya 

  Kahindi, Samuel; Abel, Lucy; Kirwa, Erastus; Amunga, Mark; Kimachas, Emma; Omondi, Evans; Cherono, Millicent; Mangeni, Judith; Obala, Andrew; Markwalter, Christine; Prudhomme O’Meara, Wendy (The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2026-04-25)

  Abstract. In response to rising insecticide resistance among malaria vector species, countries are implementing long-lasting insecticide treated nets (LLINs) coformulated with piperonyl butoxide (PBO), which can restore ...
• Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia survival in Western Kenya: reduction in early deaths and treatment abandonment 

  Olbara, Gilbert; Bogonko, George; Njuguna, Festus; Langat, Sandra; Kipngetich, Martha; Njenga, Dennis; Kaspers4, Gertjan Johannes; Vik, Terry Allen (Wiley, 2026-05-28)

  Background: An earlier study on children diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) in Kenya reported a low event-free survival (EFS), excess treatment abandonment, and ...
• When Concepts Travel In-Between: Knowledge Brokering and DesignJustice in the Hybrid Translation of Competency-Based Education forAfrican Pediatric Training 

  Thammasitboon, Satid; Tolea, John; Nguyen, Diane; Kambarami, Rose; Henley, Kirstin gracia; Lubega, Joseph; Schutze, Gordon; Turner, Teri; Ochieng, Powell; Misava, Edward; Marimaa, Reson; Owino, Claudio (Taylor and Francis, 2026-07)

  Competency-Based education (CBe) has become the dominant paradigm for structuringmedical training worldwide. Yet its foundational constructs (e.g., entrustable professionalactivities (epas), milestones, and competencies) ...
• Management and outcomes of esophageal atresia at a Kenyan tertiary hospital: A 13-year retrospective cohort study 

  Cheboiwo, Vivian; Osoo, Moses; Kimani, Winfred; Hussein, Abdiwahab; Otieno, Brian; Mirwoba, Tabitha; Aruwa, Nereah; Mbinji, Michal; Saula, Peter; Kuremu Tenge, R (ELSEVIER, 2026-02-23)

  ntroduction: Esophageal atresia (EA) is a congenital anomaly that causes a blind-ending esophagus with or without tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF). The global incidence ranges from 1:3500 to 1:4500 live births. In high- income ...
• Once you get TB, life changes’: post-tuberculosis experiences and care needs in East Africa 

  Prabhudas-Strycker, K.; Muyindike, W.; Diero, L.; Kitur, S.; Omondi, J.; Namwanje, S.; Ayesiga, L.; Ssekyanzi, B.; Waugh, M.; Goodrich, S.; Byakwaga, H.; Semeere, A.; Wools-Kaloustian, K.; Navuluri, N.; Enane, L.A. (IJTLD, 2025-11-11)

  B A C K G R O U N D : Recognition of tuberculosis (TB) se- quelae is growing, and evidence regarding post-TB ex- periences and care needs may inform care models. M E T H O D S : The TB Sentinel Research Network of ...
• Patient and institutional-related barriers to the uptake of anticoagulation service at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Eldoret, Kenya 

  Nyanje, Samuel Khacheso; Manji, Imran; Njenga, Dennis; Oduor, Mercy Atieno; Milimo, Benson; Bosire, Kefa; Nyasulu, Peter Suwirakwenda (Primary Health Care Journal, 2025-08-29)

  Introduction: anticoagulants are essential for preventing and treating thromboembolism; however, uptake of anticoagulation services remains low in resource-limited settings, such as Kenya. Despite the recognized benefits, ...
• Impact of patient-centered communication on patient satisfaction scores in patients with chronic life-limiting illnesses: an experience from Kenya 

  Lagat, David; Sirera, Betty; Naanyu, Violet (Frontiers, 2024-03-22)

  Background: Patient satisfaction remains a key area of interest worldwide; utilizing a patient-centered communication approach, particularly with patients with chronic life-limiting illnesses may be one way to achieve ...
• Rates of adherence, adherence measurement, and support services for children and adolescents living with HIV followed in global sites of the international epidemiology databases to evaluate AIDS (IeDEA) 

  C. Vreeman, Rachel; T. Yiannoutsos, Constantin; Edmonds, Andrew; Leroy, Valériane; Fatti, Geoffrey; Kosalaraksa, Pope; Pinto, Jorge; Musick, Beverly; Nyandiko, Winstone; Twizere, Christelle; Amorissani-Folquet, Madeleine; Mbewe, Safari; Mejia, Fernando; L. Scanlon, Michael; Martin, Roxanne; Wools-Kaloustian, Kara (BMC, 2025-02-02)

  Introduction Supporting and improving antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence and preventing the evolution of HIV drug resistance remain major challenges for children and adolescents living with HIV globally. In a large ...
• Impact of patient-centered communication on patient satisfaction scores in patients with chronic life-limiting illnesses: an experience from Kenya 

  Sirera, Betty; Naanyu, Violet; Kussin, Peter; Lagat, David (Frontiers, 2024-03-22)

  Background: Patient satisfaction remains a key area of interest worldwide; utilizing a patient-centered communication approach, particularly with patients with chronic life-limiting illnesses may be one way to achieve ...
• Implementation of an HPV vaccination program in Eldoret, Kenya: results from a qualitative assessment by key stakeholders 

  Vermandere, Heleen; Naanyu, Violet; Degomme, Olivier; Michielsen, Kristien (BMC, 2015-09-10)

  Background: Cervical cancer strikes hard in low-resource regions yet primary prevention is still rare. Pilot projects have however showed that Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programs can attain high uptake. ...
• Plasmodium falciparum biomass and haematological changes during treatment of HIV/AIDS patients in Western Kenya 

  Kirinyet C, J. K.; Mulambalah, S (International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health, 2021)

  Background: Monitoring and evaluation (M & E) of anti-malarial treatment among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) is very important to assess the response and change in malaria parasite biomass in an endemic area. ...
• Developing Culturally Responsive Surveys on Neurodevelopmental Disabilities: Lessons from the Kenyan Context 

  Soland, James; Rispoli, Mandy J.; Saina, Chelagat; Omollo, Mark; Mwendwa, Emmanuel; Boke, Carolyne; Xu, Rujun; Keehn, Rebecca McNally; Pearson, Jamie N.; Hassinger, Tonia; Staufer, Carol; McHenry, Megan S. (Advances in Neurodevelopmental Disorders, 2025-08-25)

  Objectives Autism research in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), including Kenya, remains limited despite its growing global prevalence. This instrument development pilot study paper describes a process for developing ...
• “Because they really want to be good fathers”: A formative qualitative study of gendered challenges and opportunities for engaging male caregivers in a parenting programme with and for parents in street situations in Kenya 

  Murphy, Kathleen; Gardner, Frances; Kirwa, Sheila; Kiptui, Reuben; Christine, Laetitia; Puffer, Eve S; Ruggiero, Erica Di; Kimani, Samwel; Ogara, Rebecca; Okal, Evans Odep; Chege, Evans; Obuya, Mark; Ronga, Duncan; Lachman, Jamie M (Research square, 2026-06-01)

  Background: A large and growing global evidence base suggests that parenting programmes 28 that engage men can positively impact the health and wellbeing of children, parents, and 29 families. However, rates of male ...
• Reduced effcacy of piperonyl butoxide based long-lasting insecticide-treated nets against malaria vectors in Western Kenya 

  Kahindi, Samuel; Abel, Lucy; Kirwa, Erastus; Amunga, Mark; Kimachas, Emma; Omondi, Evans; Cherono, Millicent; Mangeni, Judith; Obala, Andrew; Markwalter, Christine; O’Meara, Wendy Prudhomme (Am. J. Trop. Med. Hyg., 2026)

  In response to rising insecticide resistance among malaria vector species, countries are implementing long-lasting insecticide treated nets (LLINs) coformulated with piperonyl butoxide (PBO), which can restore susceptibility to ...
• Impact of health conditons on daily functoning in Kenyan populatons: A scoping review 

  Kingau, Naomi W.; Louw, Quinete A.; Charumbira, Maria Y. (African Journal of Disability, 2025-04-24)

  Background: Kenya faces signifcant challenges in addressing the impact of various health conditions. Understanding the functioning problems associated with these conditions is crucial for informing targeted interventions ...
• A blended genome and exome sequencing method captures genetic variation in an unbiased and cost-effective manner 

  Kigen, Gabriel; Kamulegeya, Rogers; Kalmbach, Phillip R.; Kachulis, Christopher; Joloba, Moses; Chapman, Sinéad B.; James, Roxanne; Injera, Wilfred E.; Hubbard, Kalyn M.; Huang, Hailiang; Rubinacci, Simone; Hill, Toni C.; Gildea, Marissa L.; Gichuru, Stella; Gelaye, Bizu; Gatzen, Michael; Fekadu, Abebaw; Diaz-Zuluaga, Ana M.; DeLuca, Samuel; Chibnik, Lori B.; Brand, Harrison; Bradway, Amanda B.; Bigdeli, Tim B.; Atkinson, Elizabeth G.; Ashaba, Fred K.; Alemayehu, Melkam; Abebe, Tamrat; Grimsby, Jonna L. (Springer, 2026-07)

  Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have grown exponentially over the past 15 years, rapidly increasing in statistical power to enable the identification of hundreds of thousands of associations between genetic ...
• Understanding the Pathophysiology of COVID-19: A Review of Emerging Concepts 

  Masika, Jacob; Malande, Oliver Ombeva; Musyoki, Andrew Munyalo; Meyer, Johanna Catharina; Godman, Brian (EC PAEDIATRICS, 2021-03)

  Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was first described in the Chinese city of Wuhan in December 2019. Severe acute respi- ratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) was identified as the causative agent. It was quickly ...
• Strategies to Improve Antimicrobial Utilization with a Special Focus on Developing Countries 

  Niba, Loveline Lum; Dias Godói, Isabella Piassi; Macedo do Nascimento, Renata Cristina Rezende; Mwita, Julius; Godman, Brian; Egwuenu, Abiodun; Haque, Mainul; Malande, Oliver Ombeva; Schellack, Natalie; Islam, Salequl; Hoxha, Iris; Sneddon, Jacqueline; Saleem, Zikria; Kumar, Santosh (MDPI, 2021-06)

  Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a high priority across countries as it increases morbidity, mortality and costs. Concerns with AMR have resulted in multiple initiatives internationally, na- tionally and regionally to ...
• Analysis approaches to combine error-prone data with a subset of validated data: an application to a multinational study of Kaposi sarcoma and HIV 

  Slone, Joshua; Amorim, Gustavo; Semeere, Aggrey; Diero, Lameck; Otero, Larissa; Crabtree-Ramirez, Brenda; Tao, Ran; Duda, Stephany N.; Musick, Beverly; Yiannoutsos, Constantin; Lumley, Thomas; Shaw, Pamela A.; Shepherd, Bryan E. (Oxford University Press, 2026)

  Routinely collected data that are commonly used for research may be prone to errors. However, it is infeasible to validate all routinely collected data in large cohorts; data validation can be performed in subsamples of ...

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