Dr. Matthew Muturi
PhD Fellow
Quick Facts
Dr. Mathew Muturi is a field epidemiologist and co-lead at the Kenya Zoonotic Disease Unit. He holds a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (University of Nairobi) with postgraduate training in Applied Epidemiology from the Kenya Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program. He has a Ph.D. in Epidemiology of Tropical infectious diseases from Freie University, Berlin, Germany, and the International Livestock Research Institute where he is supervised by Prof.Ard Nijhof (Freie University), Prof.Thumbi Mwangi (CEMA) and Dr.Bernard Bett (ILRI). In addition to his in-country public health experience, he has served as a One Health expert and consultant in seven countries for multiple agencies. These include the World Health Organisation, U.S. Sandia National Laboratory, Washington State University Global Animal Health Program in Kenya, the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation, and U.S. Global Implementation Solutions. His main interests are in linked zoonotic disease studies, global health programs, and one health.
Publications
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Molecular characterisation of human rabies in Tanzania and Kenya: a case series report and phylogenetic investigation.
Jaswant Gurdeep, Campbell Kathryn, Czupryna Anna, Mwatondo Athman, Ogoti Brian, Embregts Carmen W E, GeurtsvanKessel Corine H, Kayuki Charles, Kuchaka Davis, Wambura Gati, Oigo James, Changalucha Joel, Oyugi Julius O, Lushasi Kennedy, Sikana Lwitiko, van Zwetselaar Marco, Dekker Marieke C J, Muturi Mathew, Maritim Marybeth, Mutunga Mumbua, Durrant Rowan, Abala Tom, Chuchu Veronicah, Brunker Kirstyn, Thumbi S M, Hampson Katie. "Molecular characterisation of human rabies in Tanzania and Kenya: a case series report and phylogenetic investigation.". Infectious diseases of poverty. (2024 Oct 28)
Infectious diseases of poverty • 2024-10-28T00:00:00.000Z
The evolution of Kenya's animal health surveillance system and its potential for efficient detection of zoonoses.
Kahariri Samuel, Thumbi S M, Bett Bernard, Mureithi Marianne W, Nyaga Nazaria, Ogendo Allan, Muturi Mathew, Thomas Lian Francesca. "The evolution of Kenya's animal health surveillance system and its potential for efficient detection of zoonoses.". Frontiers in veterinary science. (2024)
Frontiers in veterinary science • 2024-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Ecological and subject-level drivers of interepidemic Rift Valley fever virus exposure in humans and livestock in Northern Kenya.
Muturi Mathew, Mwatondo Athman, Nijhof Ard M, Akoko James, Nyamota Richard, Makori Anita, Nyamai Mutono, Nthiwa Daniel, Wambua Lilian, Roesel Kristina, Thumbi S M, Bett Bernard. "Ecological and subject-level drivers of interepidemic Rift Valley fever virus exposure in humans and livestock in Northern Kenya.". Scientific reports. (2023 Sep 15)
Scientific reports • 2023-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Effect of Phone Text Message Reminders on Compliance with Rabies Post-Exposure Prophylaxis following Dog Bites in Rural Kenya.
Chuchu Veronicah M, Mutono Nyamai, Bichanga Philet, Kitala Philip M, Ksee Daniel, Muturi Mathew, Mwatondo Athman, Nasimiyu Carolyne, Akunga Lawrence, Amiche Amine, Hampson Katie, Thumbi Samuel M. "Effect of Phone Text Message Reminders on Compliance with Rabies Post-Exposure Prophylaxis following Dog Bites in Rural Kenya.". Vaccines. (2023 Jun 18)
Vaccines • 2023-06-18T00:00:00.000Z
Rabies Elimination in Rural Kenya: Need for Improved Availability of Human Vaccines, Awareness and Knowledge on Rabies and Its Management Among Healthcare Workers.
Chuchu Veronicah Mbaire, Kitala Philip Mwanzia, Bichanga Philet, Ksee Daniel, Muturi Mathew, Mwatondo Athman, Nasimiyu Carolyne, Maritim Marybeth, Mutono Nyamai, Beyene Tariku J, Druelles Sophie, Hampson Katie, Thumbi S M. "Rabies Elimination in Rural Kenya: Need for Improved Availability of Human Vaccines, Awareness and Knowledge on Rabies and Its Management Among Healthcare Workers.". Frontiers in public health. (2022)
Frontiers in public health • 2022-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
