• 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 ...
• Incidence of hypertension and factors associated with blood pressure control among older adults living with HIV in Western Kenya: a retrospective cohort study 

  Kiplagat, Jepchirchir; Mugo, Richard; Musick, Beverly; Mwangi, Ann; T. Yiannoutsos, Constantin; Wools-Kaloustian, Kara (BMC, 2026-03-30)

  Background People living with HIV are living longer due to expanded access to antiretroviral treatment (ART). As they age, their risk of hypertension is greater due to HIV-immune activation and long-term use of some ...
• 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 ...
• Effectiveness of Double-Dose Dolutegravir in people receiving rifampin-based tuberculosis treatment: an observational, cohort study of people with HIV From 6 Countries 

  Shah, N. Sarita; Kityo, Cissy; Hughes, Michael D.; McCarth, Caitlyn; Wallis, Carole L.; Hosseinipour, Mina C.; Langat, Deborah; Nyirenda, Mulinda; Rassoo, Mohammed; Dawson, Rodney; Joseph, Yvetot; Some, Fatma; Mngqibisa, Rosie; Mukwekwerere, Pamela Grace; Woolley, Elizabeth; Godfrey, Catherine; Manabe, Yukari C.; Mellors, John W.; Flexner, Charles; Maartens, Gary (Clinical Infectious Diseases, 2024-05-13)

  Background. Tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir (TLD) is the preferred first-line antiretroviral therapy (ART) regimen. An additional 50-mg dose of dolutegravir (TLD+50) is required with rifampin-containing tuberculosis ...
• Ethics in Biobanking: A collaborative article regarding The ethics of research involving biobanking specimens from Kenyan adolescents (published in 2026) discusses human-centered design for consent in pediatric genomics. 

  Teresa Lotodo, Tyler, Severance; Serem, Enock; Njuguna, Festus; Melly, Beatrice; Orido, Millicent; Tonui, Ronald; Olbara, Gilbert; Koima, Raphael; Kigen, Nicholas; Kussick, Steven; Ratliff, Vicki; Holl, Eda; Monahan, Patrick O; Boova, Tony; Vik, Terry (BMJ, 2026-03-04)

  Introduction Each year, an estimated 1700 children should be diagnosed with cancer in western Kenya, with leukaemia making up nearly one-third of cases. However, far fewer are actually diagnosed, highlighting significant ...
• Ulienda wapi: Long-term follow-up of past participants of North American and European rotations from Moi University School of Medicine, Kenya 

  Huskins , J. Owiti P ,Wambui C , Stone G ,Umoren R. , Helphinstine J., Litzelman D. K , Mining S , Ayuo P , Gardner ; (Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Indianapolis, IN/US, 2Academic Model Providing Access to Healthcare (AMPATH), Eldoret/KE, 3Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Department of Medicine, Boston, MA/US, 4 Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN/US, 5Moi University, College of Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Department of Immunology, Eldoret/KE, 6 Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Infectious Diseases, Indianapolis, IN/US, 2025)
• A pilot randomized controlled trial to explore the feasibility of a peer-delivered single-session brief intervention for youth with moderate risk substance use 

  Jaguga, Florence; Turissini, Matthew; Kamaru Kwobah, Edith; Apondi, Edith; A. Enane, Leslie; Barasa, Julius; Kosgei, Gilliane; Olando, Yvonne; A. Ott, Mary; Kimaina, Allan; C. Aalsma, Matthew (PLOS.ONE, 2026-03-16)

  Background Youth in sub-Saharan Africa are at high risk of substance use yet lack access to appropriate interventions. The goal of this project was to evaluate the feasibility of a definitive trial to explore efficacy ...
• Pregnancy outcomes among women with and without HIV infections who underwent excisional treatment for high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia: a retrospective cohort study in low-resource settings 

  Amubuomombe, Poli Philippe; Itsura, Peter; K Tonui, Philiph; Omenge Orang’o, Elkanah; Elly Odongo, Benjamin; Joseph Loehrer, Patrick; Cu-Uvin, Susan (BMJ, 2026-01-26)

  Objective The standard treatment for high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions is excisional involving the uterine cervix, while surveillance is an acceptable approach for low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions. There ...
• Autism outcomes and neurobehavioural markers in young children born to mothers with HIV in Kenya: a protocol for the alama project 

  Oyungu, Eren; Keehn, Brandon; S McHenry, Megan; O Monahan, Patrick; M Joseph, Robert; Yoon, Seung-Yeol; G Carlucci, James; Saina, Chelagat; Khaitan, Alka; Baliddawa, Joice; McNally Keehn, Rebecca (BMJ, 2026-03-05)

  Introduction The over 14 million 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 ...
• Identifying community-sourced implementation strategies for delivering a task-shared mental health intervention for fathers in Kenya 

  Giusto, Ali; Jaguga, Florence; Greenlee, Michaela; Triplett, Noah; Rono, Wilter; Rukh-E-Qamar, Hani; Korir, Mercy; Aburi, Dan; Wainberg, Milton (SAGE, 2026)

  Background: To design accessible interventions, understanding how best to implement them in context is essential. Strategies that reflect community perspectives may be most relevant and impactful. This study aimed to ...
• Using flow cytometry for paediatric leukaemia diagnosis in Kenya: a protocol for mixed methods study 

  Severance, Tyler; Lotodo, Teresa; Serem, Enock; Njuguna, Festus; Melly, Beatrice; Orido, Millicent; Tonui, Ronald; Olbara, Gilbert; Koima, Raphael; Kigen, Nicholas; Kussick, Steven; Ratliff, Vicki; Holl, Eda; Monahan, Patrick O; Boova, Tony; Vik, Terry (BMJ, 2026-03-04)

  ntroduction Each year, an estimated 1700 children should be diagnosed with cancer in western Kenya, with leukaemia making up nearly one-third of cases. However, far fewer are actually diagnosed, highlighting significant ...
• The role of trust and relationship building in the ethical recruitment of youth living with HIV in research: perspectives from Kenyan youth living with HIV, their caregivers and subject matter experts 

  Chory, Ashley; Boal, Ava; Nyandiko, Winstone; Aluoch, Josephine; Scanlon, Michael; Gillette, Emma; Koros, Hillary; Ashimosi, Celestine; Beigon, Whitney; Munyoro, Dennis; Lidweye, Janet; Nyagaya, Jack; DeLong, Allison; Kantor, Rami; Naanyu, Violet; Vreeman, Rachel (BMC, 2026-02-24)

  Background: Inclusion of youth (10-24 years) living with HIV (YLWH) in clinical research is critical to addressing their unique vulnerabilities and improving care outcomes. Examining the role of trust and relationship ...
• Bone barrow aspirate and trephine biopsy procedure in a teaching and referral hospital in Kenya 

  Lotodo, Teresa; Melly, Beatrice; Wanjiku, Christopher M.; Kilachi, Caroline; Omondi, Austin; Kipkulei, Japheth (Scientific Research Publishing Inc., 2020-12-22)

  Introduction: Bone marrow aspiration and biopsies are carried out princi- pally to permit cytological assessment of marrow. The procedure is also indi- cated for immunophenotypic, cytogenetic, molecular and other ...
• Barriers to care for newly diagnosed children with cancer from Bungoma County after an awareness campaign: insights from parental interviews and registry data 

  Klootwijk, Larissa; Osamong, Lilian Apadet; Kimaiyo, Sally; Vik, Terry A.; van de Vijver, Steven; Kaspers, Gertjan; Njuguna, Festus (BMC, 2025-11-19)

  Introduction Children in low- and middle-income countries face barriers to timely access to cancer care. Between January and June 2023, an awareness campaign in Bungoma County, Kenya, aimed to address this issue. This ...
• Perceptions about the use of direct cash- transfers to increase housing stability and HIV services utilization among street-connected young women in Western Kenya 

  Chory, Ashley; Kiptui, Reuben; Kirwa, Sheila; Genberg, Becky; Embleton, Lonnie (Discover public health, 2025-11-18)

  Addressing homelessness is a critical component of HIV prevention; in high income countries, unconditional cash-transfer (CT) programs have been implemented for housing support with youth populations. Here we describe a ...
• he ethics of research involving biobanking specimens from Kenyan children and adolescents living with HIV: discrepancies between individual perceptions and policy considerations 

  Griffee, Kevin; Nyandiko, Winstone; Sawarkar, Sakshi; Ashley Chory, Ashley; Aluoch, Josephine; Gillette, Emmao; Scanlon, Michael; Koros, Hillary; Lagat, Daniel; Choudhury, Nandini; Munyoro, Dennis; Ashimos, Celestine; Biegon, Whitney; Lidweye, Janet; Nyagaya, Jack; DeLong, Allison; Naanyu, Violet; Vreeman, Rachel; Kantor, Rami (BMC, 2026-02-26)

  ntroduction: Biobanking is common in research involving young people living with HIV (YPLHIV). The ethics and policies guiding this practice require careful consideration, especially given the population’s multiple vu ...
• Characterizing trimodal therapy outcomes by HIV status in early-stage cervical cancer: a retrospective cohort study from a Kenyan tertiary center 

  Ouma, Gabriel Eliazaro; Omwod, Kimbley Asaso; Itsura, Peter; Poli, Philippe Amubuomombe; Wahome, Kanguru; Otieno, Odhiambo; Chiriswa, Nasengo; Jose, Green Harris; Awuor, Adagi; Rosen, Barry; Covens, Allan; Tonu, Philip (BMC, 2026-02-16)

  Background: Adjuvant concurrent chemoradiotherapy following radical hysterectomy is the cornerstone of curative-intent treatment for early-stage cervical cancer. However, among people living with Human Immunodeficiency ...

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