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SM Thumbi

Washington State University - Paul G. Allen School for Global Health

Pullman, WA 99164

United States

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Scholarly Papers (11)

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1.

Epidemiology and Genomic Features of MERS Coronavirus in Africa: A Systematic and Meta-Analysis Review

Number of pages: 33 Posted: 28 Oct 2025
Brian Ogoti, Victor Riitho, Johanna Wildemann, Nyamai Mutono, Marianne Mureithi, Julius Oyugi, Julius Oyugi, Jordi Rodon, Victor M. Corman, Christian Drosten, SM Thumbi and Marcel Alexander Müller
Washington State University, University of Nairobi, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin - Institute of Virology, University of Nairobi - Center for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis, University of Nairobi, University of NairobiUniversity of Nairobi, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin - Institute of Virology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin - Institute of Virology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin - Institute of Virology, Washington State University - Paul G. Allen School for Global Health and Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin - Institute of Virology
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MERS, coronavirus, MERS-CoV, MERS-Coronavirus, systematic review, meta-analysis, epidemiology, genotype, phenotype, zoonosis, Africa, dromedary camel

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Impact of Reactive Oral Cholera Vaccination Campaigns on Outbreak Control in Kenya: An Interrupted Time-Series Analysis

Number of pages: 19 Posted: 05 May 2025
Emmanuel Okunga, Nyamai Mutono, Stanley Sayianka, Brian Njuguna, Catherine Kiama, Annastacia Muange, Cynthia Musumba, Oscar Gaunya, Fredrick Odhiambo, Bonface Waweru, Daniel Langat, Denver Mariga, Loice Achieng Ombajo, Patrick Amoth and SM Thumbi
Government of Kenya - Kenya Ministry of Health, University of Nairobi - Center for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis, University of Nairobi, University of Nairobi, Washington State University - Global Health Kenya, Government of Kenya - Kenya Ministry of Health, Kenya Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, Kenya Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, Kenya Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, Kenya Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, Government of Kenya - Kenya Ministry of Health, Government of Kenya - Kenya Ministry of Health, University of Nairobi - Center for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis, Government of Kenya - Kenya Ministry of Health and Washington State University - Paul G. Allen School for Global Health
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cholera outbreaks, OCV, oral cholera vaccine

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Optimising Human Rabies Vaccine Supply Chains: A Modelling Study

Number of pages: 27 Posted: 27 Jan 2025
Martha M. Luka, Elaine A. Ferguson, Eleanor Rees, Husna Hoffu, Joel Changalucha, Kennedy Lushasi, Lwitiko Sikana, Mumbua Mutunga, SM Thumbi and Katie Hampson
University of Glasgow, University of Glasgow - Boyd Orr Centre for Population and Ecosystem Health, University of Glasgow, Ifakara Health Institute, Ifakara Health Institute - Environmental Health and Ecological Sciences Department, Ifakara Health Institute - Environmental Health and Ecological Sciences Department, Ifakara Health Institute - Environmental Health and Ecological Sciences Department, affiliation not provided to SSRN, Washington State University - Paul G. Allen School for Global Health and University of Glasgow - Boyd Orr Centre for Population and Ecosystem Health
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rabies vaccines, supply chains, post-exposure prophylaxis, Zero by 30, NTDs

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Geostatistical Modelling of Soil-Transmitted Helminths in Kenya: Insights for Targeted Elimination Efforts

Number of pages: 16 Posted: 13 Jan 2025
Nyamai Mutono, Brian Njuguna, Stella Kepha, Florence Wakesho, Wyckliff P. Omondi, Paul Kibati, Irene Chami, Alison Ower, Kevin McRae-McKee, Chitiavi Juma, Ivy Sempele, Vincent Ouma, Josphat Martin Muchangi, Maurice Odiere and SM Thumbi
University of Nairobi - Center for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis, University of Nairobi, Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), Government of Kenya - Kenya Ministry of Health, Ministry of Health, Kenya - Division of Vector Borne and Neglected Tropical Diseases (DVBNTD), Government of Kenya - Kenya Ministry of Health, The END Fund, The END Fund, The END Fund, AMREF Health Africa, The END Fund, AMREF Health Africa, AMREF Health Africa, Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) and Washington State University - Paul G. Allen School for Global Health
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Soil Transmitted Helminths, Geostatistical Modelling, Neglected Tropical Diseases, Disease Elimination

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Elimination of Transmission of Onchocerciasis with Long-Term Ivermectin Mass Drug Administration with or Without Vector Control in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Number of pages: 26 Posted: 07 Jun 2023
Nyamai Mutono, Maria-Gloria Basáñez, Ananthu James, Wilma A. Stolk, Anita Makori, Teresia Njoki Kimani, T. Déirdre Hollingsworth, Andreia Vasconcelos, Matthew A. Dixon, Sake J De Vlas and SM Thumbi
University of Nairobi - Center for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis, Imperial College London - MRC Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis, Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) - Department of Public Health, Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) - Department of Public Health, University of Nairobi - Centre for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis, University of Nairobi - Centre for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis, University of Oxford - Big Data Institute (BDI), University of Oxford - Big Data Institute (BDI), Imperial College London - MRC Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis, Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) - Department of Public Health and Washington State University - Paul G. Allen School for Global Health
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onchocerciasis elimination, onchocerciasis elimination of transmission, sub-Saharan Africa

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Mortality and Predictors of Mortality Among Covid-19 Patients in Kiambu County, Kenya

Number of pages: 16 Posted: 19 Aug 2024
Teresia Njoki Kimani, Nyamai Mutono, Anita Makori, Patricia Mumbua, Patrick Nyaga, Jesse Gitaka, Omu Anzala and SM Thumbi
University of Nairobi - Centre for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis, University of Nairobi - Center for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis, University of Nairobi - Centre for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis, Government of Kenya - Kenya Ministry of Health, Government of Kenya - Kenya Ministry of Health, Mount Kenya University, University of Nairobi and Washington State University - Paul G. Allen School for Global Health
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COVID-19, health care, SARS-CoV-2, mortality, time-series visualization, Africa

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COVID-19 Pandemic and Disruptions in Essential Health Services in Kenya

Number of pages: 23 Posted: 10 Aug 2021
Helen Kiarie, Marleen Temmerman, Nyamai Mutono, Nzisa Liku, Wangari Thuo, Violet Oramisi, Lillian Nyaga, Janette Karimi, Phidelis Wamalwa, Gladwell Gatheca, Valerian Mwenda, MEHS Data & M&E Sub Working Group, Loice Achieng Ombajo and SM Thumbi
Government of Kenya - Department of Health Informatics Monitoring and Evaluation, Aga Khan University - Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health, University of Nairobi - Center for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis, Government of Kenya - Kenya Ministry of Health, University of Nairobi, Government of Kenya - Kenya Ministry of Health, Government of Kenya - Kenya Ministry of Health, Government of Kenya - Kenya Ministry of Health, Options Consultancy Services, Government of Kenya - Kenya Ministry of Health, Government of Kenya - Kenya Ministry of Health, Government of Kenya - Division of Monitoring and Evaluation, University of Nairobi - Center for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis and Washington State University - Paul G. Allen School for Global Health
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COVID-19, restrictions, disruptions, essential health services

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Endemicity of Coxiella Burnetii Infection Among People and Their Livestock in Pastoral Communities in Northern Kenya

Number of pages: 26 Posted: 08 Apr 2022
Josphat Muema, Nyamai Mutono, Nick Wheelhouse, Joseph Njuguna, Christine Jost, Julius Oyugi, Zipporah Bukania, Harriet Oboge, Brian Ogoti, Anita Makori, Maria del Pilar Fernandez, Sylvia Omulo and SM Thumbi
Washington State University, University of Nairobi - Center for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis, Edinburgh Napier University, United Nations - Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), affiliation not provided to SSRN, University of Nairobi, affiliation not provided to SSRN, Washington State University, Washington State University, Washington State University, Washington State University, Washington State University and Washington State University - Paul G. Allen School for Global Health
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Endemicity, Coxiella burnetii, Q-fever, People, Livestock, Pastoral, Kenya

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Climate-Informed Malaria Risk Mapping and Stratification in Kenya: Spatiotemporal Modelling of Incidence, 2016-2025

Number of pages: 20 Posted: 08 Apr 2026
Moreen Mbuki, Brian Njuguna, George Paul Omondi, Stephanie Kamunya, Geoffrey Githinji, James Kiarie, Kibor Keitany, Blaise Tchapnda, Cecil Ouma, Bernard N. Kanoi, Jesse Gitaka, SM Thumbi and Nyamai Mutono
University of Nairobi, University of Nairobi, University of Nairobi, University of Nairobi, University of Nairobi, Government of Kenya - Kenya Ministry of Health, Government of Kenya - Kenya Ministry of Health, African Institute of Mathematical Sciences, North West University - Potchefstroom South Africa, Mount Kenya University, Mount Kenya University, Washington State University - Paul G. Allen School for Global Health and University of Nairobi - Center for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis
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Malaria incidence, Spatiotemporal modelling, Climate variability, Environmental factors

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Bridging the Gap: Enhancing the Evaluation & Interpretation of Epidemic Forecasts for Researchers & Policymakers in Resource-Constrained Settings

Number of pages: 21 Posted: 06 Aug 2025
Paula Christen, Loice Achieng Ombajo, Anne Cori, Jeanette Dawa, Bimandra Adiputra Djaafara, Teresia Njoki Kimani, Camille Michèle Janine Schneider, Sabine L. van Elsland, SM Thumbi, Maria Amelia Veras, Charles Whittaker, Lilith K. Whittles and Oliver J. Watson
Imperial College London, University of Nairobi - Center for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis, Imperial College London - MRC Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis, University of Nairobi, Imperial College London - MRC Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis, University of Nairobi - Centre for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis, University of Paris-Saclay - Institut Pasteur, UK Health Security Agency, Washington State University - Paul G. Allen School for Global Health, Santa Casa de São Paulo - School of Medical Sciences, Imperial College London - MRC Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis, Imperial College London and Imperial College London - MRC Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis
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knowledge translation, epidemic forecasting, evidence-informed policymaking

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Determinants of Schistosomiasis Control and Elimination in Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Number of pages: 26 Posted: 09 May 2026
Joy K. Nthiwa, Marianne Mureithi, Pauline Mwinzi, Brian Njuguna, Florence Wakesho, Cosmas Kibet, Stanley Sayianka, Anthony Muchiri, Anne Kariithi, Ryan Musasia, George Kamundia, Angela Langat, Gladys Siamanda, Caleb Nyakundi, Nell V. Wambui, Abigael Gachemi, Solomon Kipkirui, Victoria Siele, Nicole A. Wangui, Austin Omondi, Anne Kamau, Annie Njanja, Vincent Kongo, Clare Wamalwa, Didier ADJAKIDJE, Purity W. Nyaikamba, George Paul Omondi, Maryam Diarra, Alimatou Diallo, Phanice Otiende, Ernest Moyo, Maurice Odiere, Prof Humphrey D. Mazigo, Rachel Pullan, Fiona M. Fleming, Katherine Gass, Stella Kepha, SM Thumbi and Nyamai Mutono
University of Nairobi, University of Nairobi, World Health Organization (WHO), University of Nairobi, Government of Kenya - Kenya Ministry of Health, University of Nairobi, University of Nairobi, University of Nairobi, University of Nairobi, University of Nairobi, University of Nairobi, University of Nairobi, University of Nairobi, University of Nairobi, University of Nairobi, University of Nairobi, University of Nairobi, University of Nairobi, University of Nairobi, University of Nairobi, University of Nairobi, University of Nairobi, University of Nairobi, University of Nairobi, University of Nairobi, University of Nairobi, University of Nairobi, Institut Pasteur de Dakar, Institut Pasteur de Dakar, University of Nairobi, The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology, Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), Catholic University Of Health And Allied Sciences, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Unlimit Health, Edinburgh House, Task Force for Global Health Inc., Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), Washington State University - Paul G. Allen School for Global Health and University of Nairobi - Center for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis
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schistosomiasis elimination, neglected tropical diseases