[HTML][HTML] Vulnerability to food insecurity in urban slums: experiences from Nairobi, Kenya
Food and nutrition security is critical for economic development due to the role of nutrition in
healthy growth and human capital development. Slum residents, already grossly affected by …
healthy growth and human capital development. Slum residents, already grossly affected by …
[HTML][HTML] Community perceptions of air pollution and related health risks in Nairobi slums
Air pollution is among the leading global risks for mortality and responsible for increasing
risk for chronic diseases. Community perceptions on exposure are critical in determining …
risk for chronic diseases. Community perceptions on exposure are critical in determining …
[HTML][HTML] Trends in childhood mortality in Kenya: the urban advantage has seemingly been wiped out
EW Kimani-Murage, JC Fotso, T Egondi, B Abuya… - Health & place, 2014 - Elsevier
Background We describe trends in childhood mortality in Kenya, paying attention to the
urban–rural and intra-urban differentials. Methods We use data from the Kenya Demographic …
urban–rural and intra-urban differentials. Methods We use data from the Kenya Demographic …
[HTML][HTML] Rifampicin and clarithromycin (extended release) versus rifampicin and streptomycin for limited Buruli ulcer lesions: a randomised, open-label, non-inferiority …
…, T Gateau, A Chauty, R Omollo, MO Otieno, TW Egondi… - The Lancet, 2020 - thelancet.com
Background Buruli ulcer is a neglected tropical disease caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans
infection that damages the skin and subcutis. It is most prevalent in western and central …
infection that damages the skin and subcutis. It is most prevalent in western and central …
Time-series analysis of weather and mortality patterns in Nairobi's informal settlements
Background : Many studies have established a link between weather (primarily temperature)
and daily mortality in developed countries. However, little is known about this relationship …
and daily mortality in developed countries. However, little is known about this relationship …
[HTML][HTML] “We are used to this”: a qualitative assessment of the perceptions of and attitudes towards air pollution amongst slum residents in Nairobi
Background People’s perceptions of and attitudes towards pollution are critical for reducing
exposure among people and can also influence the response to interventions that are aimed …
exposure among people and can also influence the response to interventions that are aimed …
Paromomycin and miltefosine combination as an alternative to treat patients with visceral leishmaniasis in eastern Africa: A randomized, controlled, multicountry trial
…, G Alcoba, G Muthoni Ouattara, T Egondi… - Clinical Infectious …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Background This study aimed to determine whether paromomycin plus miltefosine (PM/MF)
is noninferior to sodium stibogluconate plus paromomycin (SSG/PM) for treatment of primary …
is noninferior to sodium stibogluconate plus paromomycin (SSG/PM) for treatment of primary …
Co-occurrence of behavioral risk factors of common non-communicable diseases among urban slum dwellers in Nairobi, Kenya
Background The four common non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for 80% of
NCD-related deaths worldwide. The four NCDs share four common risk factors. As most of the …
NCD-related deaths worldwide. The four NCDs share four common risk factors. As most of the …
Measuring exposure levels of inhalable airborne particles (PM2. 5) in two socially deprived areas of Nairobi, Kenya
Introduction Ambient air pollution is a growing global health concern tightly connected to the
rapid global urbanization. Health impacts from outdoor air pollution exposure amounts to …
rapid global urbanization. Health impacts from outdoor air pollution exposure amounts to …
[HTML][HTML] Household air pollution: sources and exposure levels to fine particulate matter in Nairobi slums
With 2.8 billion biomass users globally, household air pollution remains a public health
threat in many low- and middle-income countries. However, little evidence on pollution levels …
threat in many low- and middle-income countries. However, little evidence on pollution levels …