Population Health Unit
@PHU_KEMRI_WT
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Population Health Unit is a research group @KEMRI_Wellcome, that focus on quantifying spatial health metrics
Nairobi, Kenya
Joined April 2019
@PHU_KEMRI_WT is looking for 2 #GIS assistant research officers Support pop health: #malaria epi, physical access, determinants of #health, vulnerability, use of outputs in decision-making BSc in a #spatial related course #gischat apply by 24/4/23 https://t.co/V2T0jn4stm
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#Geographic accessibility & hospital competition for emergency blood transfusion services in #Kenya by @edamumo et al in @IJHGeo Average travel time was 33 min. Hospitals in urban areas had a spatial competitive advantage over those in rural areas. https://t.co/A3PCg6Usdq
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Blood transfusion is a critical intervention. We look at disparities in access to transfusion service in our New paper from @PHU_KEMRI_WT @uyoga_sophie @KEMRI_Wellcome
#Geographic accessibility & hospital competition for emergency blood transfusion services in #Kenya by @edamumo et al in @IJHGeo Average travel time was 33 min. Hospitals in urban areas had a spatial competitive advantage over those in rural areas. https://t.co/A3PCg6Usdq
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#PhD studentship at @KEMRI_Wellcome with @PHU_KEMRI_WT group. Framework to understand impact of targeted #malaria chemoprevention strategies among primary school children in #Kenya. Msc in Epi, public health, biostats, #geospatial etc Apply by 11/02/23 https://t.co/wtoGhwrxjK
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Celebrating GIS Week @UoN_Engineering Join me for a session on GIS in health. Learning from great mentors in the field @Pete_M_M @allyeko, Prof. Justine Blanford and colleagues @PHU_KEMRI_WT - now happy to share the knowledge and let the ripple effect continue #GISDay
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#Geographic access to public & private health facilities in #Kenya in 2021: An updated list & #spatial analysis Our new paper in @FrontPubHealth led by @moturi_angie Updated coordinates, HFs & access metrics Public & private Overlaid with disease burden https://t.co/4wI2AmWQ91
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Do you have a masters relevant to #epidemiological research, statistics, global &/or public #health? There is a job opening with @PHU_KEMRI_WT at @KEMRI_Wellcome to support https://t.co/t2AXkMqfcX work in #Kenya
#IkoKaziKE Apply by 5th June 2022 https://t.co/d6I8lYnXxC
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Recently published! Quantifying the indirect impact of COVID-19 pandemic on utilisation of outpatient and immunisation services in Kenya: a longitudinal study using interrupted time series analysis https://t.co/HQ7GZe02hB
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We celebrate Dr. @allyeko for her @wellcometrust Senior Research Fellowship award! “To be awarded this fellowship is a great honour, I am grateful those who have inspired and supported me so far.” See https://t.co/Z8LqQJzMVI
@PhilipBejon Prof. Bob Snow @MwangangiJ3103
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Research Highlight from Victor Alegana @aleganav @KEMRI_Wellcome Unmet need for COVID-19 vaccination coverage in Kenya https://t.co/jmlRXQoDMw
https://t.co/6SAYErOTMv
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Can you inspire the next Generation of Scientists? Students challenge the scientists over intense, fast-paced online live CHATs. They then ASK the scientists all the questions they want to, and VOTE for their favorite scientist. Register at https://t.co/zJao5iUlvO
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Our 2nd paper on our work on impact of COVID-19 on utilisation of health services in Kenya while at @KEMRI_Wellcome is out. @allyeko @ProfMikeEnglish @MOH_Kenya Most outpatients services were affected with immunisation services remaining unaffected. https://t.co/U7tVHB5sbm
bmjopen.bmj.com
Objective In this study, we assess the indirect impact of COVID-19 on utilisation of immunisation and outpatient services in Kenya. Design Longitudinal study. Setting Data were analysed from all...
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Research Highlight from Steven Wambua @StevenWambua @KEMRI_Wellcome Quantifying the indirect impact of COVID-19 pandemic on utilisation of outpatient and immunisation services in Kenya: longitudinal study using time series analysis https://t.co/jmlRXQoDMw
https://t.co/iRuhc04dBc
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HOT OFF THE PRESS! Unmet need for #COVID19 vaccination coverage in #Kenya by @carriuki12 et al Vaccine in Dec 2021 was 16.7%, forecasted as 30.75% by end March 2022 In absence of accelerated uptake, 17.2 m adults may not be vaccinated by end 03/2022 https://t.co/uJ1wCFCCdM
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🎉 Huge congratulations to Peter Macharia (@Pete_M_M), @KEMRI_Wellcome | @IDeAL_KEMRI_WT | @LancasterUni on winning RSTMH's 2021 Emerging Leaders Award! 🥇 Find out more about our 2021 Medals & Awards winners: https://t.co/4iH287EDzm
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Very grateful to @RSTMH for the award; my mentors (@EmanueleLANCS, @allyeko & Bob Snow) family, friends for unwavering support; @KEMRI_Wellcome & @IDeAL_KEMRI_WT for the platform; @sam_skmuchina for nomination; @royalsociety for current NIF fellowship and my host @LancasterUni.
🎉 Huge congratulations to Peter Macharia (@Pete_M_M), @KEMRI_Wellcome | @IDeAL_KEMRI_WT | @LancasterUni on winning RSTMH's 2021 Emerging Leaders Award! 🥇 Find out more about our 2021 Medals & Awards winners: https://t.co/4iH287EDzm
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Reducing children’s exposure to malaria infection in Africa substantially cuts the risk of hospitalization for emergency care. Robert S. Paton, @alice_w_kamau
https://t.co/K0G3UJNyFr in their paper; Malaria infection and severe disease risks in Africa. https://t.co/PRTEqJlpEo
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Research Highlight from Alice Kamau @alice_w_kamau @KEMRI_Wellcome Malaria infection and severe disease risks in Africa https://t.co/jZ55lqXLbZ
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New work just published examining approaches to map out-of-school adolescents and youths in low- and middle-income countries lead by @aleganav: https://t.co/kOuw6i3zeK
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