Publications
Research papers, policy briefs, and other technical publications from our NTD modeling work.
Targeted Interventions Required to Accelerate Soil-Transmitted Helminths (STH) Elimination Efforts in Kenya
Objectives
This study estimates the prevalence of soil-transmitted helminths (STH) in Kenya, identifying high- and low-burden communities to optimize intervention strategies.
Authors: Mutono Nyamai, Thumbi Mwangi, Brian Njuguna, Florence Wakesho
How improvements to drug effectiveness impact mass drug administration for control and elimination of schistosomiasis
Objectives
The study investigated the impact of drug profile improvements to the current practice of using praziquantel (PZQ) in MDA, employing an individual based stochastic mathematical model of the transmission and mass drug treatment of S. mansoni and S. haematobium.
Authors: Mutono Nyamai, Thumbi Mwangi
Sub-national estimates of visceral leishmaniasis and optimisation of geographical accessibility to treatment centres in Kenya
Objectives
The study aimed to estimate sub-national incidence of visceral leishmaniasis (VL) in Kenya, identify its environmental, socioeconomic and accessibility determinants, and optimise the geographical placement of treatment centres to improve access to care.
Authors: Mutono Nyamai, Thumbi Mwangi