- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Immune responses and vaccinations
- Head and Neck Cancer Studies
- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
- Stoma care and complications
- Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research
- Ethics in Clinical Research
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Endometrial and Cervical Cancer Treatments
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
Ministry of Health
2025
Great Lakes University of Kisumu
2024
Kenya School of Government
2021-2023
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology
2020-2021
Background Cervical cancer (CC) is preventable, yet remains a significant public health threat, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. Despite considerable awareness, screening rates for CC Kenya are low and loss to follow-up following treatment premalignant cervical lesions high. This study investigates the efficacy of Cancer Tracking System (CATSystem), web-based intervention, improve retention. Methods A matched, cluster randomized controlled trial will be conducted Kenyan government...
Introduction In Africa almost half of healthcare services are delivered through private sector providers. These often underused in national public health responses. To support and accelerate the sector's COVID-19 response, we facilitated recruitment additional capacity by initiating a public-private partnership (PPP) Kisumu County, Kenya. this manuscript demonstrate PPP's performance. Methods diagnostic testing formed basis for PPP between Kenyan Medical Research Institute (KEMRI),...
PURPOSE Nearly half of Kenyan women with breast cancer present advanced disease—owing partially to limited patient education and screening limitations in low- middle-income countries. With increasing access nurse-led cervical (CCS) government clinics Kenya, we investigated provider-perceived barriers facilitators integrating clinical examinations (CBEs) ongoing CCS programs Kisumu County, Kenya. METHODS providers within the Ministry Health Clinics were recruited participate a two-phase,...
Abstract Suicide prevention is a complex and context‐dependent challenge. About 75% of deaths by suicide occur in low‐ middle‐income countries; yet, most current strategies build upon data from high‐income countries (HIC). The Kisumu County Government (KCG) Kenya recognized the need for action plan. In absence Kenyan national strategy, it also did not solely depend on recommendations HIC. KCG therefore convened multidisciplinary workgroup with stakeholders various sectors that led...
<title>Abstract</title> <bold>Background </bold>International vertical (disease specific) health financing programs risk functioning in parallel with existing domestic funding low- and middle-income countries (LMIC)s, leading to inefficient service delivery concomitant poor outcomes. There is a need reduce these inefficiencies create new public-private opportunities bundle system funds. In this paper we aim assess the offered by digitalized diagnostics target monitor funds those objectively...
<title>Abstract</title> <bold>Objective </bold>There is a need to reduce inefficient service delivery caused by parallel financing streams. In this paper we aim assess the opportunities offered digitalized diagnostics target and monitor health funds those in objectively transparently. <bold>Methods</bold> study used malaria case demonstrate <italic>ConnDx </italic>process codeveloped with local Department of Health Kisumu, Kenya. We quantitative data how an <italic>ConnDx</italic> approach...
Background: International vertical health financing programmes risk functioning in parallel with existing domestic funding low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), leading to inefficient service delivery concomitant poor outcomes.Aim: We assessed the opportunities offered by digitalised diagnostics (ConnDx) target monitor funds those need objectively transparently.Setting: ConnDx was rolled out five private facilities Kisumu, Kenya.Methods: The process codeveloped local Department of Health...
PURPOSE Women in low- and middle-income countries bear a disproportionate burden of cervical cancer incidence mortality. WHO recommends screening with visual inspection acetic acid (VIA), followed by treatment screen-and-treat approach. We evaluate access to diagnostic services after referral for VIA-positive or suspicious lesions gynecologist-led colposcopy clinic at major government teaching hospital Kisumu, Kenya. METHODS Data on women who were referred gynecologist the Jaramogi Oginga...
Abstract Purpose: Nearly 50% of Kenyan women with breast cancer present advanced disease – owing partially to limited patient awareness the importance screening and financial limitations in low- middle-income countries. With increasing access nurse-led cervical government clinics Kenya, we investigated provider-perceived barriers facilitators integrating into ongoing programs Kisumu County, Kenya. Methods: Providers offering within Ministry Health Clinics County were recruited participate a...
Abstract INTRODUCTION In Africa almost half of healthcare services are delivered through private sector providers. These often underused in national public health responses. line with our previous HIV experience and to support accelerate the sector’s COVID-19 response, we initiated a public-private project (PPP) Kisumu County, Kenya. this manuscript demonstrate PPP’s performance, using testing as an aggregator semi-real time digital monitoring tools for rapid scaling response. METHODS...