John Juma
@john_juma
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Follower of Christ | Computational Biologist | Bioinformatician | Big data enthusiast | Gunner
Nairobi, Kenya
Joined December 2009
Africa is on the verge of something spectacular. We have a unique opportunity for growth. Let us use our collective skills and unique gifts as nations to create a brighter future.
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Whatever the outcome, let it provide you with the impetus to pursue your life's ambition. Be the best version of yourself possible!
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There is no easy walk to freedom anywhere - Nelson Mandela
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We’re hiring! My research team is recruiting a Clinical Research Data Coordinator for a remote position based at UNC Chapel Hill. This role will help advance global #CervicalCancerElimination by supporting data management, quality control, and analysis for innovative clinical
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#EbolaOutbreak in DRC — what we know so far: ✅ A sixteenth Ebola outbreak has been declared in the Democratic Republic of Congo, confirmed in Kasai Province. ✅ 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths have been reported, including four healthcare workers. ✅ The index case is a
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First volunteers receive Rift Valley fever vaccine in Kenya Phase II trial
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On 8 July 2025, researchers at the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme began the Phase II trial of the ChAdOx1 RVF vaccine in Kilifi, Kenya—the most advanced Rift Valley fever vaccine study in an...
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📢Applications are now open for Group Leaders at the African Bioinformatics Institute! We welcome senior scientists based at African institutions advancing bioinformatics. 🗓️First review: 19 Sept 2025 📎For more information click here: https://t.co/Qh6SJHeAf6
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This is concerning news. “The potentially deadly Japanese encephalitis virus has been found in mosquitoes in Brisbane for the first time” https://t.co/uT0AuPBNy9 🦟
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Queenslanders are being warned against getting bitten by mosquitoes after the Japanese encephalitis virus was found in Brisbane.
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Tanzania has reported confirmed cases of imported #mpox, with no evidence of community transmission at this time. @AfricaCDC 's Dr Ngashi Ngongo confirms that additional cases are under investigation, and the situation is being closely monitored. Watch our latest briefing:
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Last month ranked as the third warmest February globally. From record Arctic heat to floods and droughts in different corners of the world, these maps show how the month unfolded. Read more: https://t.co/1xP1TE08zL
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🦘✂️ Thanks to @cziscience, @wytamma and I are writing the next version of the Snippy bacterial variant calling pipeline. We want your input on what features s it will have. Please fill out this (longish) survey to help make Snippy great again!
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AI is poised to accelerate understanding in infectious diseases, but its value needs to be demonstrated through close collaboration between research, industry, society, and policy. Paper free to read: https://t.co/jlf7weUXJH Summary here: https://t.co/4Pdwyfmqpn
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New @Nature How #AI can play a pivotal role in future pandemic preparedness and mitigation, with caveats https://t.co/hI4FW5A3MA by @MOUGK @UniofOxford and collaborators around the world
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Please share and consider applying!
#OpportunityAlert 🚀 Passionate about pathogen phylodynamics, disease ecological modeling, or machine learning for infectious diseases? We have 3 positions for a 3-year, tax-free Postdoc Fellowship at CERI, @StellenboschUni! 🌍 🔗 https://t.co/jQSKQaj9gm 📅 28-02-2025 @houzhou
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Thanks to huge efforts by Uganda’s Central Public Health Laboratory, @MinofHealthUG, @UVRIug @Africa_CDC, & @SANBI_SA, @UWConline, the sequence from the recent Ebola Sudan case in Kampala is now available on @Pathoplexus, with the full report available in a Virological post. 1/2
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The past six days have been devastating for APHL and the broader global health community. APHL was forced to make the extremely difficult decision to halt all global public health work supported by the U.S. government, directly affecting over 100 employees. Our work has been
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It's all gone. They've taken down all the CDC datasets from https://t.co/eVaXXFoME7 "Do not fear those who tell the truth. Fear those who try to hide it. They are willing to sacrifice other things."
I've seen multiple posts about CDC websites/datasets going dark. If you know of any efforts to archive datasets/articles on CDC website, please let me know, so I can boost, and support with donations if possible. #stopTheScrub #saveCDCData #IstandWithPublicHealth
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The African Bioinformatics Institute Stakeholder meeting was held over the last 2 days in Cape Town. There was excellent engagement and and lots of ideas for the establishment of this important organization.
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