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Recent publications

Long-term dynamics of cytomegalovirus-specific antibodies in a longitudinal cohort of children followed up for the first decade of life.Mburu MW, Safari MS, Makori TO, Gicheru ET, Nyawa OK, Kuria TC, Foley DJ, Sande CJ
Sci Rep, (2025). 15:35541

Developing context-sensitive, comprehensive newborn care protocols: integrating technologies with clinical care pathways for level 2 newborn units in Kenya.Irimu G, Gicheha E, Musa F, Waiyego M, Mochache D, Chepkemoi A, Makokha F, Kayiza A, Chesang J, Gathara D, Aluvaala J, Ndezwa R, Murugami M, Odhiambo J, Kanguha R, Maugo B, Mwangi C, Wasunna A, Molyneux E, English M
J Glob Health, (2025). 15:4271

Evaluating the effects of increasing nursing numbers on quality of newborn care in understaffed neonatal units in Kenya: a prospective intervention study.Imam A, English M, Aluvaala J, Kagonya V, Onyango O, Were F, Fuller S, Karumba K, Leckcivilize A, Gathara D, Maina M
BMJ Qual Saf, (2025). :

Validation of High-throughput Oxford Nanopore Technology for HIV-1 Transmitted/Founder Virus Identification.Byamukama D, Ndekezi C, Omara D, Nakyanzi A, Natwijuka F, Kato F, Mugaba S, Kimuda MP, Kapaata A, Nduati E, Kaleebu P, Balinda SN
Int J Infect Dis, (2025). :108138

Implementing a change process to support respectful communication in newborn units in Kenya: A qualitative study.Boga M, Musitia P, Oluoch D, Sen D, Dayo H, Haaland A, Hinton L, Nzinga J, English M, Molyneux S
Int J Nurs Stud, (2025). 173:105236

Plasma folate dynamics in Plasmodium falciparum-infected African children treated with artemisinin combination therapy and single low-dose primaquine or placebo.Ajayi S, Onyamboko MA, Olupot-Olupot P, Ayuen DS, Chimjinda N, Taya C, Williams TN, Uyoga S, Maitland K, Fanello C, Day NPJ, Mukaka M, Taylor WRJ
Malar J, (2025). 24:342

Peer-assisted HIV partner notification services to strengthen index partner testing for newly diagnosed men who have sex with men in coastal Kenya.Adrian H, Dijkstra M, Mahmoud S, Mohamed K, Gichuru E, Sanders EJ, Operario D, van der Elst EM
PLoS One, (2025). 20:e0333707

Burden of 375 diseases and injuries, risk-attributable burden of 88 risk factors, and healthy life expectancy in 204 countries and territories, including 660 subnational locations, 1990-2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023.
Lancet, (2025). 406:1873-1922

Global age-sex-specific all-cause mortality and life expectancy estimates for 204 countries and territories and 660 subnational locations, 1950-2023: a demographic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023.
Lancet, (2025). 406:1731-1810

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 CK, Ogongo P, Mwachari C, Shee F, Agoti C, Sande C, Uyoga S, Kagucia E, Agweyu A, Bejon P, Scott JAG, Warimwe GM, Ochola-Oyier LI, Nyagwange J
Viruses, (2025). 17:

The relationship between lifetime trauma exposure and psychosis in a multi-country case-control study in Africa.Stevenson A, Misra S, Girma E, Akena D, Alemayehu M, Ametaj AA, Gelaye B, Gichuru S, Kariuki SM, Koenen KC, Kwobah EK, Kyebuzibwa J, Mwema RM, Newman CP, Newton CRJC, Ongeri L, Pretorius A, Sharma M, Stein DJ, Stroud RE, 2nd Teferra S, Zingela Z, Atwoli L
SSM Ment Health, (2025). 7:

Experiences of mothers in the context of a staffing intervention in select newborn units in Kenyan public hospitals.Oluoch D, Odinga N, Waithira C, Ngaiza G, Maluni J, Mutua E, Maina M, Karumba K, Molyneux S, Fuller S, Were F, English M, Jones C
Int J Nurs Stud, (2025). 172:105222

Uptake of a Case Management Intervention for Continuity of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Treatment Among Individuals Released From Incarceration Living With HIV in South Africa.Ndini P, Mabuto T, Charalambous S, Chimoyi L, Wahome E, Hoffmann CJ, Ndlovu N
J Correct Health Care, (2025). :

Modelling the relative contribution of infection, routine vaccination and supplementary immunisation activities to measles seroconversion in Kenyan Children.Mburu C, Ojal J, Selim R, Ombati R, Akech D, Karia B, Tuju J, Sigilai A, Smits G, Gageldonk PV, Klis FV, Kagucia E, Scott A, Adetifa I, Flasche S
PLoS Comput Biol, (2025). 21:e1013531

Applying a multi-layered, mixed methods approach to evaluate technology and workforce interventions in Kenyan neonatal units.Maina M, Molyneux S, Were F, Oluoch D, Mutua E, Gathara D, English M, Imam A, Ngaiza G, Rababeh A, Grewal G, Nasir N, Waithira C, Odinga N, Kagonya V, Onyango O, Karumba K, Jones C, Mwangi P, Kinyua L, Thuranira L, Njoroge V, Mwangi N, Mwangi L, Musyoka P, Kioni Z, Fuller SS
Glob Health Action, (2025). 18:2558267

Critically ill patients are not just luggage: The experiences of health workers on the transportation of critically ill patients in hospitals in Tanzania.Maiba J, Mkumbo E, Khalid K, Willows TM, Onyango O, Schell CO, McKnight J, Oliwa J, Baker T
J Health Serv Res Policy, (2025). :1.35581962513783E+016

Heterozygous pathogenic variants in the splicing factor SF1 lead to a large spectrum of neurodevelopmental disorders.Bou-Rouphael J, Cospain A, Courtin T, Keren B, Marie C, Lesieur-Sebellin M, Heron D, de Sainte Agathe JM, Heide S, Lejeune E, Quelin C, Lecoquierre F, Nizon M, Isidor B, Besnard T, Cogne B, Latypova X, Levy J, Joset P, Steindl K, Palomares-Bralo M, Santos-Simarro F, Thomas MA, Abubakar A, Lynch SA, Müller AJ, Haack TB, Zenker M, Parker M, Clossick E, Spiller M, Crookes R, Holder-Espinasse M, Bayat A, Møller RS, Mieszczanek TS, de la Grange P, Buratti J, Marijon P, Ataf S, Gavin R, Parras C, Hassan BA, Mignot C, El Khattabi L
Am J Hum Genet, (2025). :

Induction of an early IFN-γ cellular response and high plasma levels of SDF-1α 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 LI, Abdi AI, Dunachie S, Bejon P, Nduati EW, Ndungu FM
PLoS One, (2025). 20:e0316967

Major Causes of Perinatal and Paediatric Mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia: Adjustment for Selection Bias in the CHAMPS Network.Vyas KJ, Muir JA, Madewell ZJ, Gupta PM, Blau DM, Arifeen SE, Gurley ES, Chowdhury AI, Islam KM, Rahman A, Scott JAG, Assefa N, Madrid L, Asefa YA, Abdullahi YY, Onyango D, Akelo V, Tippett-Barr BA, Aol G, Sow SO, Kotloff KL, Tapia MD, Keita AM, Chawla K, Bassat Q, Mandomando I, Nhacolo A, Sacoor C, Ogbuanu I, Kowuor D, Duduyemi B, Moseray A, Squire JS, Madhi S, Mahtab S, Adam Y, Wise A, Machemedza T, Whitney CG
Paediatr Perinat Epidemiol, (2025). :

Antimicrobial Usage Among Acutely Ill Hospitalized Children Aged 2‒23 Months in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.Tigoi C, Bourdon C, Ngari M, Musyimi R, Timbwa M, Mwaringa S, Ngao N, Maronga C, Mburu M, Ndirangu A, Arif F, Kazi Z, Ejaz MS, Saleem AF, Singa BO, Mupere E, Shahid Asmsb Khan AF, Chisti MJ, Ahmed T, Lancioni C, Diallo A, Voskuijl W, Bandsma RH, Tickell KD, Sukhtanar P, Walson JL, Stoesser N, Berkley JA
Open Forum Infect Dis, (2025). 12:ofaf487