[HTML][HTML] Vulnerability to food insecurity in urban slums: experiences from Nairobi, Kenya

…, S Mohamed, B Mberu, R Ettarh, T Egondi… - Journal of urban …, 2014 - Springer
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 …

[HTML][HTML] Community perceptions of air pollution and related health risks in Nairobi slums

T Egondi, C Kyobutungi, N Ng, K Muindi, S Oti… - International journal of …, 2013 - mdpi.com
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 …

[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 …

[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 …

Time-series analysis of weather and mortality patterns in Nairobi's informal settlements

T Egondi, C Kyobutungi, S Kovats, K Muindi… - Global health …, 2012 - Taylor & Francis
Background : Many studies have established a link between weather (primarily temperature)
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

K Muindi, T Egondi, E Kimani-Murage, J Rocklov… - BMC public health, 2014 - Springer
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 …

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 …

Co-occurrence of behavioral risk factors of common non-communicable diseases among urban slum dwellers in Nairobi, Kenya

TN Haregu, S Oti, T Egondi, C Kyobutungi - Global health action, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
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 …

Measuring exposure levels of inhalable airborne particles (PM2. 5) in two socially deprived areas of Nairobi, Kenya

T Egondi, K Muindi, C Kyobutungi, M Gatari… - Environmental …, 2016 - Elsevier
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 …

[HTML][HTML] Household air pollution: sources and exposure levels to fine particulate matter in Nairobi slums

K Muindi, E Kimani-Murage, T Egondi, J Rocklov, N Ng - Toxics, 2016 - mdpi.com
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 …