• Cabotegravir and rilpivirine for treatment of HIV infection in Africa: week 96 results from the phase 3b randomized, open-label, noninferiority CARES trial 

  Paton, Nicholas (nature medicine, 2025-09-20)

  Evaluation of the durable efcacy and safety of long-acting injectable therapy for HIV is needed in African populations. In a multicenter, open-label phase 3b trial, 512 African adults with HIV-1, stable on frst-line oral ...
• Attitudes of herbalists towards regulation and integration of herbal medicine into mainstream healthcare in Kenya: a cross-sectional study 

  Inyangala, Ronald; Bosire, Kefa; Mutai, Peggoty; Kigen, Gabriel; Nyamongo, Isaac (AFRICAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE (AJPAM), 2026)

  The practise of herbal medicine in Kenya is not well-regulated to date. This has resulted in infiltration by quacks and other malpractices that pose serious health problems to the Kenyan public. Additionally, despite ...
• Reciprocal innovation in implementation science and global health: reflections from the EXTRA-CVD (extending the HIV treatment cascade for cardiovascular disease prevention) study 

  L. Leung, Claudia; B. Bosworth, Hayden; R. Webel, Allison; Aifah, Angela; Akwanalo, Constantine; S. Bloomfield, Gerald; W. Choi, Emily; M. Gripshover, Barbara; O. Hileman1, Corrilynn; Kamano, Jemima; Lopez-Kidwell, Virginie; Muiruri, Charles; Njuguna, Benson; Lance Okeke, Nwora; Lance Okeke, Nwora; T. Longenecker, Christopher; Vedanthan, Rajesh (BMC, 2026-03-18)

  Abstract Reciprocal innovation, a model of sustained, multIidirectional exchange in which health strategies are adapted, revisited, and refined across contexts, offers a compelling framework to rethink how implementation ...
• Correlation and epidemiologic distribution of emerging coinfections of Plasmodium falciparum and dengue virus among febrile children in malaria-endemic zones in western Kenya 

  Ogony, Jack; Mangeni, Judith; Ayodo, George; Menya, Diana; Akinyi, Ivy; Oyugi, Ben; Yongo, Arthy; Okumu, Fordrane; Lwanga, Charles; Oluoch, Fredrick; Karanja, Simon (2025)

  Objectives: To determine correlation and epidemiological distribution of emerging coinfections of Plasmodium falciparum and dengue fever among febrile children in malaria endemic zones in western Kenya. Methods: Prospective ...
• Assessment of the quality of life of children and adolescents with rheumatic heart disease in moi teaching and referral hospital eldoret, Kenya 

  Myra Maghasi Koech, Myra; Albertine enjema, Njie; Wachira, Juddy (MDPI, 2026-04-30)

  Background: Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) remains a significant public health problem in low- and middle-income countries. Beyond its clinical consequences, RHD adversely affects the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) ...
• Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among the administrators at Moi University-College Of Health Sciences, Eldoret, Kenya 

  Kibet, Godfrey; Manoah, G; Angava, B.O.; Murungaru, M.O.; Amondi, E.W.; Mboje, C. J.; Amaya, P.N.; Ayumba, B. R. (International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 2025-10-06)

  Background: Musculoskeletal disorders are a group of conditions that are typically characterized by pain (often persistent), stiffness, weakness and decreased range of motion. The main risk factors for work-related ...
• Research engagement and evidence utilization among undergraduate- trained nurses in kenyan national referral hospitals: a mixed-methods investigation 

  Abungu, Domnick; Koske ngeno, Anne; Balidawa, Joyce (EAJN, 2026-04-22)

  While Kenya's bachelor of science in Nnursing (BScN) policy framework positions graduate nurses as research-engaged change agents, rigorous multi-institutional empirical characterization of actual research involvement and ...
• Prevalence of critical illness at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Western Kenya 

  Stogsdill, Allison; Sirera, Betty; Kerema, Josephat; Fortna, Sarah; Khan, Babar; Navuluri, Neelima; Srour, Maria (Moi University, 2026)

  Rationale: Despite the disproportionate burden of critical illness in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), access to intensive care units (ICUs) remains limited. At Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH), a ...
• Sickle Trait Hemoglobin does not influence anopheles biting rates – includes authors affiliated with the School of Medicine and College of Health Sciences, Moi University. 

  Markwalter, Christine O’Meara; Kimachas, Emmah; Kirwa, Erastus; Kipkoech, Joseph; Kahindi, Samuel; Abel, Lucy; Han, Zay Yar; Mangeni, Judith N; Obala, Andrew; Prudhomme, Wendy; Taylor, Steve M (Duke Global Health Institute, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA 2 8 Academic Model Providing Access to Healthcare, Eldoret, Kenya 3 9 School of Pure and Applied Sciences, Pwani University, Kilifi. Kenya 10 4 Division of Infectious Diseases, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, 11 USA 5 12 School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya 6 13 School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya, 2026)

  Children with sickle cell trait (HbAS) are protected against severe and symptomatic Plasmodium falciparum malaria. While several within-host resistance mechanisms have been investigated, it is unknown whether this ...
• The ethics of research involving biobanking specimens from Kenyan children and adolescents living with HIV – collaborative work involving Moi University researchers. 

  Oyungu, Eren; Keehn, Brandon; McHenry, Megan S; Monahan, Patrick O; Joseph, Robert M; Yoon, Seung-Yeol3; Carlucci, James G; Saina, Chelagat; Khaitan, Alka; Baliddawa, Joice; Keehn, Rebecca McNally (BMJ, 2026)

  Introduction The over 14million African children who are HIV-exposed but uninfected (CHEU) are at risk for poor health outcomes, including neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism; however, no study to date has ...
• Vulvodynia (chronic vulval pain) 

  Braunstein, Michal; Sheinis, Michal; Laktaba, Jeremiah; Selk, Amanda (BMJ, 2026-01-16)

  A 35 year old woman presents to her general practitioner saying penetrative sex with her partner is painful and that the pain has been progressively increasing in severity over the past year. She describes the pain as ...
• Variations in the human pulmonary fissures and lobes: a cadaveric study 

  Mutua, Victor; Cheruiyot, Isaac; Bundi, Brian; Mong’are, Newnex; Kipkorir, Vincent (Moi University, 2021)

  The objective of this study was to describe the variations in human pulmonary fissuration in a cadaveric Kenyan population. Data were collected from 48 formalin-fixed cadavers in the department of Human Anatomy, University of ...
• Attitudes of herbalists towards regulation andiIntegration of herbal medicine into mainstream healthcare in Kenya: A cross-sectional study 

  Inyangala, Ronald; Bosire, Kefa; Mutai, Peggoty; Kigen, Gabriel; Nyamongo, Isaac (AJPAM, 2026-01-29)

  Abstract The practise of herbal medicine in Kenya is not well-regulated to date. This has resulted in infiltration by quacks and other malpractices that pose serious health problems to the Kenyan public. Additionally, ...
• Primary Health care providers’ perspectives on childhood cancer, traditional medicine, referral practices, and health insurance in Western Kenya 

  Apadet Osamong, Lilian; Klootwijk, Larissa; Kimaiyo, Sally; Langat, Sandra; A. Vik, Terry; Kaspers, Gertjan; Njuguna, Festus (American Society of Clinical Oncolog, 2026-04-29)

  PURPOSE Accessing timely childhood cancer care is a significant challenge in low- and middle-income countries. Primary health care workers are key patient navi- gators through specialized care referral systems. Understanding ...
• Do Piperonyl Butoxide long-lasting Insecticide treated nets provide additional protection against malaria infections compared with conventional nets in an operational setting in western Kenya? 

  Garcia, Karla Rasco; Lapp, Zena; Markwalter, Christine F.; Kimachas, Emmah; Abel, Lucy; Obala, Andrew; Taylor, Steve M.; O’Meara, Wendy Prudhomme; Mangeni, Judith Nekesa (Am. J. Trop. Med. Hyg., 2026)

  Malaria control in sub-Saharan Africa has stagnated despite widespread adoption of control measures such as long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs). Progress has stalled, in part, because of pyrethroid insecticide ...
• Work-Related musculoskeletal disorders among the administrators at Moi University-College Of Health Sciences, Eldoret, Kenya 

  Kibet, Godfrey; Manoah, G; Angava, O; Murungaru, B. , M. O.; Amondi, E. W.; Mboje, C. J.; Amaya, P. N; Ayumba, , B. R. (International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications,, 2025-10)

  Background: Musculoskeletal disorders are a group of conditions that are typically characterized by pain (often persistent), stiffness, weakness and decreased range of motion. The main risk factors for work-related ...
• Six-month readmission and associated factors among psychiatry patients at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Western Kenya 

  Tenge, Angeline; Baliddawa, Joice; Songole, Rodgers; Lukoye, Atwoli; Odawa, Michael (BMJ, 2025)

  Background Hospital readmissions due to mental illnesses increase the burden and costs of patient management globally. While the transition to community-based mental health care is a key focus, readmission rates remain ...
• The Occurrence of Knee Stiffness in Patients with fractures of femurs attending physiotherapy out-patient services at Moi teaching and referral hospital, Eldoret, Uasin gishu county, Kenya 

  Imbwaga Musimbi Chantell, Imbwaga; Henry Chepkwony, Ayabei; R. Ayumba, Barry (EAS Journal of Orthopaedic and Physiotherapy, 2026-02-02)

  Abstract: Study Background: Management of knee stiffness includes both operative and nonoperative. In both cases, physical therapy is important. nonoperative treatments include physical therapy and home exercise ...
• Human-centered design of a contextualized service delivery model for families of infants with major congenital anomalies in Kenya 

  Chepkemoi, Audrey; McPheron, Molly; Naanyu, Violet; G. Carlucci, James; Kerich, Caroline; Matelong, Winnie; Kooreman, Harold; S. McHenry, Megan; Bernard, Caitlin; Kiano, Marylydia; Midiwo, Roselyn; Musick, Beverly; T. Yiannoutsos, Constantin; Wools-Kaloustian, Kara; C. Patel, Rena; Were, Edwin; M. Humphrey, John (WILEY, 2025-12-16)

  Background: Congenital anomalies (CAs) are a major cause of childhood mortality and disability in low- and middle-income countries. Our study explored caregiver experiences of infants with major CAs in Kenya and co-developed ...
• Global health nephrology education collaboration: a US–Kenya experience 

  Owino, Christopher; Mutugi, Ann; Gaffney, Mary; Koech, Mathew; Tang, and Jie (Frontiers in medicine, 2025-06)

  Introduction: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a growing contributor to morbidity and mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa. In response to regional workforce and training gaps, Moi University (MU) in Kenya and Brown University ...

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