At CIHEB-Kenya, we are committed to advancing evidence-based public health practice through rigorous research and knowledge sharing. Our team actively contributes to the global health conversation by publishing peer-reviewed articles in reputable scientific journals. These publications reflect our work in HIV, immunization, health systems strengthening, and implementation science—offering insights that inform policy, improve service delivery, and promote health equity. Below is a selection of our published research articles highlighting key findings and innovations from our programs and studies.

Published journal articles for Ciheb-Kenya

Koech E, Stafford KA, Mutysia I, Katana A, Jumbe M, Awuor P, Lavoie MC, Ngunu C, Riedel DJ, Ojoo S. Factors Associated with Loss to Follow-Up Among Patients Receiving HIV Treatment in Nairobi, Kenya. AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses. 2021 Sep;37(9):642-646. Link>>> https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33913735/​

1. Javies Ngui Joel, Patrick Awuor, Natalia Blanco, Marie-Claude C. Lavoie, Taylor Lascko, Carol Ngunu, Jonathan Mwangi, Immaculate Mutisya, Caroline Ng’eno, Rebecca Wangusi, Emily Koech. Scale-up of HIV index testing in an urban population: Experiences and achievements from Nairobi County, Kenya. Journal of Tropical Medicine and International Health Dec. 2022 https://doi.org/10.1111/tmi.13843 ​

2. Patrick Eshikumo, Patrick Awuor, Natalia Blanco, Marie-Claude Lavoie, Anna Whittington, Rebecca Wangusi, Joshua Kimani, Caroline Ngunu, Jesca Omai, Wycliffe Obwiri, Immaculate Mutisya, Emily Koech, Factors Associated with Retention in HIV Prevention and Treatment Clinical Services Among Female Sex Workers Enrolled in a Sex Workers’ Outreach Program (SWOP) in Nairobi, Kenya. AIDS and Behavior Sept. 2022.

3. Susan K. Musau, Christina Mwachari, Elvis Kirui, Junghae Muthoni, Taylor Lascko, Natalia Blanco, Alash’le Abimiku, Emily Koech Implementing an intensified mentorship approach towards accelerated medical laboratory accreditation in 10 counties in Kenya. African Journal of Laboratory Medicine July 2022​

4. Rose Nyaboke, Habib Omari Ramadhani, Taylor Lascko, Patrick Awuor, Elvis Kirui, Emily Koech, Immaculate Mutisya, Carol Ngunu, Rebecca Wangusi. Factors associated with adherence and VLS among patients on 2nd-line ART in Nairobi , SAGE Open Medicine March 2023 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37008685/ ​

5. Oyuga, Roseline B.Pharm, MSc; Amadi, Emmanuel BSc; Blanco, Natalia MPH, PhD; Ndaga, Angela MBChB, MPH, MSc; Abuya, Kepha BSc; Oneya, Daniel HNDip; Ng'eno, Caroline MBChB, MPH, MA; Koech, Emily MBChB, MMed, MPH; Lavoie, Marie-Claude C. MSc, PhD. Effects of multi-month dispensing on viral suppression and continuity in treatment among children living with HIV aged 2 to 9 years: a cohort study in Western Kenya. JAIDS Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes, April, 2024.

6. Natalia Blanco, MC. Lavoie, C. Ngeno, R. Wangusi, M. Jumbe, F. Kimonye, A. Ndaga, G. Ndichu, V. Makokha, P. Awuor, E. Momanyi, R. Oyuga, S. Nzyoka, I. Mutisya, R. Joseph, F. Miruka, P. Musingila, KA. Stafford, T. Lascko, C. Ngunu, E. Owino, A. Kiplangat, K. Abuya & E. Koech Effects of Multi-Month Dispensing on Clinical Outcomes: Retrospective Cohort Analysis Conducted in Kenya. AIDS Behav 28, 583–590 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-023-04247-1​

7. Lavoie, Marie-Claude C.a,b,c; Koech, Emilyd; Blanco, Nataliab,c; Wangusi, Rebeccad; Jumbe, Marlined; Kimonye, Francisd; Ndaga, Angelad; Ndichu, Geofreyd; Makokha, Violetd; Awuor, Patrickd; Momanyi, Emmahd; Oyuga, Roselined; Nzyoka, Sarahd; Mutisya, Immaculatee; Joseph, Rachele; Miruka, Fredricke; Musingila, Paule; Stafford, Kristen A.a,b,c; Lascko, Taylorb,c; Ngunu, Carolf; Owino, Elizabethg; Kiplangat, Anthonyf; Kepha, Abuyah; Ng’eno, Carolined. Factors associated with enrollment into differentiated service delivery model among adults with HIV in Kenya. AIDS 37(15):p2409-2417, Dec. 2023. https://journals.lww.com/aidsonline/abstract/2023/12010/factors_associated_with_enrollment_into.17.aspx