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Publications

2023 Chuchu VM, Mutono N, Bichanga P, Kitala PM, Ksee D, Muturi M, Mwatondo A, Nasimiyu C, Akunga L, Amiche A, Hampson K, Thumbi SM. Effect of Phone Text Message Reminders on Compliance with Rabies Post-Exposure Prophylaxis following Dog Bites in Rural Kenya. Vaccines.

Collaborators

Dr Loice Achieng https://dev.cema.africa/clinicalResearch, Department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics, University of Nairobi Dr Shikoh Gitau https://qhala.com– Qhala, Catalysing Africa’s Digital Future. Prof Katie Hampson https://www.gla.ac.uk/researchinstitutes/bahcm/staff/katiehampson/ – Institute of Biodiversity,

Epidemiological Research

Alumni

Dr Pauline Gitonga Dr Mark Nanyingi Dr Zoë Campbell Dr Emily Mosites

Epidemiological Research

Grants Research

Thumbi (Co-PI, collaboration with Dr. Loice Ombajo) 10/2022– 10/2027 (Funding: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation) Project Title: Centre for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis Phase 2 Incubation. Thumbi (PI, collaboration with Dr. Kavosa Mudoga) 12/2022– 02/2023 (Funding: Action for Protection of

Epidemiological Research

Research

We employ epidemiological and modelling skills to understand the emergence, transmission, spread and control of infectious diseases, mainly of zoonotic origin. The goal of our research is to gain insights from data and provide evidence that guides policies on prevention and control of these

clinical Research

Research

With experts drawn from the units of Infectious Diseases at the Department of Medicine, Virologists, Epidemiologists and the School of Computing. CEMA is involved in range of research with several partners. The aim is to generate local data that informs clinical practice and policy.

clinical Research

Funded Research

Ombajo L.A with Thumbi Mwangi Nov 2022 - Nov 2027. (Funding: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.) Incubation grant for Center for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis. Ombajo L.A Oct 2022- Oct 2025. Sub-award from London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine for a

clinical Research

Publications

2023 Norcoss C, Ombajo LA, Kassim S, Garret N, Creswell F, Ruzagira E. Long-action antiretrovirals: research and implementation considerations in Africa. Lancet HIV Vol 10, Issue 7, E428-E429, July 2023. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2352-3018(23)00134-0 Ombajo L.A, Penner J, Nkuranga

Blogs and News

Interview: How to take care of yourself after testing +ve (JKLive)

People example

Sample person Mush

Earned Media