Dr. Mutono Nyamai
Data Science
Quick Facts
Mutono is a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis (CEMA) at the University of Nairobi, and an Assistant Professor at the Paul G Allen School for Global Health, Washington State University. She specializes in applied epidemiological modeling to generate evidence to guide and support the control and elimination of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Her current research focuses on estimating the burden of visceral leishmaniasis in East Africa and identifying suitable habitat areas for its transmission, modeling to develop tailored treatment strategies for schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminths, and works in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health in Kenya. Additionally, she is an active member of the NTD Modelling Consortium and the African Modelling Network for NTDs, contributing to collaborative efforts that accelerate progress toward NTD elimination goals in Africa
Research Interests
Neglected Tropical Diseases | Epidemiological Modelling | Data Science
Publications
Showing 21-25 of 33 publications
The impact of livestock interventions on nutritional outcomes of children younger than 5 years old and women in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Muema Josphat, Mutono Nyamai, Kisaka Stevens, Ogoti Brian, Oyugi Julius, Bukania Zipporah, Daniel Tewoldeberhan, Njuguna Joseph, Kimani Irene, Makori Anita, Omulo Sylvia, Boyd Erin, Osman Abdal Monium, Gwenaelle Luc, Jost Christine, Thumbi S M. "The impact of livestock interventions on nutritional outcomes of children younger than 5 years old and women in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.". Frontiers in nutrition. (2023)
Frontiers in nutrition • 2023-01-01T01:00:00.000Z
Endemicity of Coxiella burnetii infection among people and their livestock in pastoral communities in northern Kenya
Muema Josphat, Nyamai Mutono, Wheelhouse Nick, Njuguna Joseph, Jost Christine, Oyugi Julius, Bukania Zipporah, Oboge Harriet, Ogoti Brian, Makori Anita, Fernandez Maria Del Pilar, Omulo Sylvia, Thumbi S M. "Endemicity of ". Heliyon. (2022 Oct)
Heliyon • 2022-10-23T02:00:00.000Z
The COVID-19 pandemic and disruptions to essential health services in Kenya: a retrospective time-series analysis.
Kiarie Helen, Temmerman Marleen, Nyamai Mutono, Liku Nzisa, Thuo Wangari, Oramisi Violet, Nyaga Lilly, Karimi Janette, Wamalwa Phidelis, Gatheca Gladwell, Mwenda Valerian, Ombajo Loice Achieng, Thumbi S M. "The COVID-19 pandemic and disruptions to essential health services in Kenya: a retrospective time-series analysis.". The Lancet. Global health. (2022 Sep)
The Lancet. Global health • 2022-09-01T02:00:00.000Z
Infectious disease modelling for SARS-CoV-2 in Africa to guide policy: A systematic review.
Kimani Teresia Njoki, Nyamai Mutono, Owino Lillian, Makori Anita, Ombajo Loice Achieng, Maritim MaryBeth, Anzala Omu, Thumbi S M. "Infectious disease modelling for SARS-CoV-2 in Africa to guide policy: A systematic review.". Epidemics. (2022 Sep)
Epidemics • 2022-09-01T02:00:00.000Z
Epidemiological and clinical characteristics of patients hospitalised with COVID-19 in Kenya: a multicentre cohort study.
Ombajo Loice Achieng, Mutono Nyamai, Sudi Paul, Mutua Mbuvi, Sood Mohammed, Loo Alliyy Muhammad, Juma Phoebe, Odhiambo Jackline, Shah Reena, Wangai Frederick, Maritim Marybeth, Anzala Omu, Amoth Patrick, Kamuri Evans, Munyu Waweru, Thumbi S M. "Epidemiological and clinical characteristics of patients hospitalised with COVID-19 in Kenya: a multicentre cohort study.". BMJ open. (2022 May 19)
BMJ open • 2022-05-19T02:00:00.000Z
