• Cultural context and mental health: a Kenyan elite athlete’s perspective 

  Kirkland, Andrew; Whittaker, Anna C.; Boit, Michael; Chinn, Stephen; Crawley, Michael; Ndetei, David; Ochieng, Paul; Stirling, Ewan; Chesire, Irene (Springer, 2025)

  The causes of mental ill health in elite athletes are complex, influenced by socioeconomic and cultural factors. These factors are important in shaping discussions surrounding the mental health of athletes and the design ...
• Innovative training to improve childhood cancer knowledge among primary health care providers: evaluating a blended learning program in Kenya 

  Klootwijk, Larissa; Osamong, Lilian Apadet; Salih, Ibrahim El; Dandis, Rana; Kimaiyo, Sally; Vik, Terry A.; Vijver, Steven van de; Kaspers, Gertjan; Njuguna, Festus (ASCO publications, 2025)

  Purpose Early detection and timely referral are vital to improving childhood cancer outcomes in low- and middle-income countries. However, training primary health care providers (HCPs) remains challenging because of limited ...
• Profile of predominant gram-negative pathogenic bacteria in River Sosiani and wastewater systems in Eldoret Town, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya 

  Auma, Sharon; Barasa, James; Kosgei, Caroline; Bisem, Naomi; Rono, Salinah; Korir, Richard (Bacteriology, 2025-09)

  Gram-negative pathogenic bacteria play a significant role in spreading infections, with some strains exhibiting resistance to multiple antibiotics. Aquatic and wastewater systems, which receive effluents from various ...
• Applying gamification principles to a Mhealth app to support adherence to HIV medication in a resource-limited setting 

  Were, Martin C.; Pierce, Leslie J.; Idigbe, Ifeoma; Okonkwo, Prosper; Mbugua, Samuel; Savai, Simon; Eliazer, Caleb L.; Ahonkhai, Aima A. (IOS Press, 2025)

  Medication adherence is a predictor of mortality and morbidity for people living with HIV, with many youth living with HIV (YLWH) in low- and middle- income countries (LMICs) having low adherence rates. This paper details ...
• Exposure-associated health implications of potential toxic elements in maternal and umbilical cord blood at Ishaka Adventist Hospital, Uganda 

  Udom, Godswill J.; Aziakpono, Omoirri M.; Obot, Daniel N.; Idem, Iboro E.; Omole, Joseph G.; Takim, Burch N.; Udom, Nita-wills G.; Aturamu, Ayodeji; Edagha, Innocent A.; Orisakwe, Orish E. (Research square, 2025)

  Prenatal exposure to potentially toxic elements (PTEs), including heavy metals and metalloids, poses a significant public health risk in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where environmental surveillance is limited. ...
• SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence in Kenyan Children and Adolescents living with HIV 

  Boyle, Mary; Nyandiko, Winstone; Munyoro, Dennis; Sang, Edwin; Aluoch, Josephine (ResearchSquare, 2025-08)

  Background: SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence, superior to standard diagnostic testing, can estimate cumulative disease incidence. Limited estimates demonstrate wide ranges in Kenyan populations, with geographic and temporal ...
• Clinical, ultrasound, and endometrial histopathological features of perimenopausal and postmenopausal women with abnormal uterine bleeding at a tertiary hospital in Western Kenya 

  Moshey, Issa S.; Elly, Benjamin O.; Itsura, Peter; Mburu, Anisa; Shaffi, Afrin; Kibet, Kibor; Chesori, Erick; Tonui, Philliph (2025)

  Background: Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) affects 3–30% of perimenopausal women and 5–10% of those who are postmenopausal. While the aetiology of the condition in these women is mostly benign, it could also be a symptom ...
• Management of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) in resource limited settings 

  NYANGORE MIGOWA, ANGELA; Samia, Pauline; Shah, Jasmit; Sean del Rossi (Research Square, 2022-08)

  Background Since the onset of the recent COVID-19 pandemic, there have been growing concerns regarding multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C). This study aims to describe the clinico-epidemiological profile ...
• Tackling antimicrobial resistance across sub-Saharan Africa; current challenges and implications for the future 

  Godman, Brian; Egwuenu, Abiodun; Wesangula, Evelyn; Schellack, Natalie (Taylor & Francis Group, 2022-07)

  Introduction: : Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a concern as this increases morbidity, mortality and costs, with sub-Saharan Africa having the highest rates globally. Concerns with rising AMR have resulted in international, ...
• Healthcare providers perspectives on HIV-NCD integration to Meet the needs of older adults living with HIV 

  Jepchirchir, Kiplagat; Naanyu, Violet; Kamano, Jemima; Vedanthan, Rajesh; Pastakia, Sonak; Kara Wools, Kaloustian (BMc, 2025-08)

  Background Advances in antiretroviral therapy have enabled people living with HIV (PLHIV) to live longer and healthier lives. However, aging with HIV infection is accompanied by an increased risk of non-communicable diseases ...
• Clinical characteristics of african men with Prostate diseases in a tertiary centre in western Kenya 

  Pius, Musau; W., K. Kemei; J., Wakhisi (East African medical journal, 2014-08)

  Background: Prostate diseases are a common problem worldwide. This study was aimed at o establishing the clinical characteristics of patients diagnosed to have prostate diseases in the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital ...
• Thryroid Hormones and Hematological indices levels in Thyroid Disorders Patients at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Western Kenya 

  M., A. Iddah; B., N. Macharia; A., G. Ng’wen; A., Keter; A. V., O. Ofulla (Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2013-03-19)

  Problem Statement. Thyroid disorders are prevalent in western Kenya, but the effects of disorders on thyroid hormones and hematological indices levels have not been documented. Study Population. Patients treated for thyroid ...
• Intestinal obstruction in the pediatric age group at moi teaching and referral hospital, kenya 

  S., Harunani; T., Kuremu (East African medical journal, 2019-03)

  Background: Intestinal obstruction is the commonest life-threatening emergency all around the world requiring emergency management. It occurs when there is interruption in the forward flow of the intestinal contents. It ...
• Kenyan dietitians’ knowledge of ketogenic dietary therapies for drug-resistant epilepsy 

  Samia, Pauline; Naanyu, Violet; Ndila, Perry; Luchters, Stanley (2025)

  Background Ketogenic dietary therapy (KDT) has been proven to be ecacious for people with drug-resistant epilepsy. However, it is rarely utilized in low-resource settings. Due to the complexity of implementation, dietitians ...
• A DNA Methylation Signature From Buccal Swabs to Identify Tuberculosis Infection 

  Karlsson, Lovisa; Öhrnberg, Isabelle; Sayyab, Shumaila; Enguita, David Martínez; Gustafsson, Mika; Espinoza, Patricia; Aranda, Melissa Méndez; Gil, Cesar Ugarte; Diero, Lameck; Tonui, Ronald; Paues, Jakob; Lerm, Maria (IDSA, 2025-01-15)

  Background Tuberculosis (TB) is among the largest infectious causes of death worldwide, and there is a need for a time- and resource-effective diagnostic methods. In this novel and exploratory study, we show the potential ...
• Care as repair, but whose responsibility? Front-line health workers’ resourcefulness in implementing a PMTCT tracing policy in Kenya 

  De Angeles, Katrine Judith Chamorro; Storey, Simone; Nordberg, Bj¨orn; Kaguiri, Eunice; Richards, John Dusabe-; Ekstr¨om, Anna Mia; Were, Edwin; Skovdal, Morten; Kågesten, Anna (Elsevier, 2025-04-05)

  Defaulter tracing policies for Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) services are vital for achieving the global goal of zero new HIV infections. However, little is known about their implementation. ...
• Care as repair, but whose responsibility? Front-line health workers’ resourcefulness in implementing a PMTCT tracing policy in Kenya 

  De Angeles, Katrine Judith Chamorro; Storey, Simone; Nordberg, Bj¨orn; Kaguiri, Eunice; Dusabe-Richards, John; Ekstr¨om, Anna Mia; Were, Edwin; Skovdal, Morten; Kågesten, Anna (Elsevier, 2025-04-05)

  Defaulter tracing policies for Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) services are vital for achieving the global goal of zero new HIV infections. However, little is known about their implementation. ...
• Common sources, perceived communication efficacy and sufficiency of cervical cancer information, education and communication materials for women with HIV/AIDS in rural Kenya 

  Adeli1, Scholastic Musakali; Orang’O, Elkanah Omenge; Naanyu, Violet; Mwangi, Ann; Itsura, Peter; Rosen, Barry; Loehrer, Patrick (Frontiers, 2025-07-01)

  Introduction: Cervical cancer is the greatest cause of cancer-related death among women in Sub-Saharan Africa, with particularly high incidence and mortality rates in rural regions. In Kenya, Women with HIV/AIDS (WLHA) ...
• Readiness of primary healthcare and community markets for joint delivery of cardiovascular disease prevention services in Kenya: an observational feasibility study of Health Kiosks in Markets (HEKIMA) 

  Kaduka, Lydia; Olale, Joanna; Mutai, Joseph; Christelle, Elia; Mbuka, Jaymima; Ochieng, Rodgers; Oyugi, Boniface; Oduor, Chrispine; O’Keeffe, Majella; Boulding, Harriet; Murdoch, Jamie; Parmar, Divya; Kokwaro, Gilbert; Ogola, Elijah; Cruickshank, John Kennedy; Muniu, Erastus; Harding, Seeromanie (BMJ open, 2024-09-30)

  Objectives The increasing burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in Kenya threatens its healthcare system. There is a need for innovative models that improve equitable access to CVD prevention services. Community markets ...
• A cost‑effectiveness analysis of Rivaroxaban compared to Warfarin for the management of Venous Thromboembolism in Western Kenya 

  O’Neill, Emily T.; Huang, Andrew W.; Barthes, Marta Wilson‑; Manji, Imran; Kigen, Gabriel; Busakhala, Naftali; Nyanje, Samuel; Galárraga, Omar; Pastakia, Sonak D. (Taylor & Francis, 2025-06-28)

  Background and Objective Access to direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) in sub-Saharan Africa is limited due to prohibitive upfront costs, making warfarin the standard of care for many patients, especially those relying on ...

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