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Dr. Mutono Nyamai

Senior Research Fellow

Data Science

Quick Facts

Data Science
Epidemiology and Economics
PhD from the University of Nairobi

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 11-15 of 31 publications

The Lancet. Global health2024

Elimination of transmission of onchocerciasis (river blindness) with long-term ivermectin mass drug administration with or without vector control in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Mutono Nyamai, Basáñez Maria-Gloria, James Ananthu, Stolk Wilma A, Makori Anita, Kimani Teresia Njoki, Hollingsworth T Déirdre, Vasconcelos Andreia, Dixon Matthew A, de Vlas Sake J, Thumbi S M. "Elimination of transmission of onchocerciasis (river blindness) with long-term ivermectin mass drug administration with or without vector control in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.". The Lancet. Global health. (2024 May)

The Lancet. Global health2024-05-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dr. Mutono Nyamai, Prof. Thumbi Mwangi
Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America2024

How Does Treatment Coverage and Proportion Never Treated Influence the Success of Schistosoma mansoni Elimination as a Public Health Problem by 2030?

Kura Klodeta, Mutono Nyamai, Basáñez Maria-Gloria, Collyer Benjamin S, Coffeng Luc E, Thumbi S M, Anderson Roy M. "How Does Treatment Coverage and Proportion Never Treated Influence the Success of Schistosoma mansoni Elimination as a Public Health Problem by 2030?". Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America. (2024 Apr 25)

Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America2024-04-25T00:00:00.000Z

Dr. Mutono Nyamai, Prof. Thumbi Mwangi
Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America2024

Accelerating Progress Towards the 2030 Neglected Tropical Diseases Targets: How Can Quantitative Modeling Support Programmatic Decisions?

Vasconcelos Andreia, King Jonathan D, Nunes-Alves Cláudio, Anderson Roy, Argaw Daniel, Basáñez Maria-Gloria, Bilal Shakir, Blok David J, Blumberg Seth, Borlase Anna, Brady Oliver J, Browning Raiha, Chitnis Nakul, Coffeng Luc E, Crowley Emily H, Cucunubá Zulma M, Cummings Derek A T, Davis Christopher Neil, Davis Emma Louise, Dixon Matthew, Dobson Andrew, Dyson Louise, French Michael, Fronterre Claudio, Giorgi Emanuele, Huang Ching-I, Jain Saurabh, James Ananthu, Kim Sung Hye, Kura Klodeta, Lucianez Ana, Marks Michael, Mbabazi Pamela Sabina, Medley Graham F, Michael Edwin, Montresor Antonio, Mutono Nyamai, Mwangi Thumbi S, Rock Kat S, Saboyá-Díaz Martha-Idalí, Sasanami Misaki, Schwehm Markus, Spencer Simon E F, Srivathsan Ariktha, Stawski Robert S, Stolk Wilma A, Sutherland Samuel A, Tchuenté Louis-Albert Tchuem, de Vlas Sake J, Walker Martin, Brooker Simon J, Hollingsworth T Déirdre, Solomon Anthony W, Fall Ibrahima Socé. "Accelerating Progress Towards the 2030 Neglected Tropical Diseases Targets: How Can Quantitative Modeling Support Programmatic Decisions?". Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America. (2024 Apr 25)

Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America2024-04-25T00:00:00.000Z

Dr. Mutono Nyamai, Prof. Thumbi Mwangi
NTDs
Emerging infectious diseases2024

Biphasic MERS-CoV Incidence in Nomadic Dromedaries with Putative Transmission to Humans, Kenya, 2022-2023.

Ogoti Brian Maina, Riitho Victor, Wildemann Johanna, Mutono Nyamai, Tesch Julia, Rodon Jordi, Harichandran Kaneemozhe, Emanuel Jackson, Möncke-Buchner Elisabeth, Kiambi Stella, Oyugi Julius, Mureithi Marianne, Corman Victor M, Drosten Christian, Thumbi Samuel M, Müller Marcel A. "Biphasic MERS-CoV Incidence in Nomadic Dromedaries with Putative Transmission to Humans, Kenya, 2022-2023.". Emerging infectious diseases. (2024 Mar)

Emerging infectious diseases2024-03-01T00:00:00.000Z

Brian Maina, Dr. Mutono Nyamai +1 more
Food and nutrition bulletin2023

The Livestock for Health Study: A Field Trial on Livestock Interventions to Prevent Acute Malnutrition Among Women and Children in Pastoralist Communities in Northern Kenya.

Thumbi Samuel M, Muema Josphat, Mutono Nyamai, Njuguna Joseph, Jost Christine, Boyd Erin, Tewoldeberhan Daniel, Mutua Immaculate, Gacharamu George, Wambua Francis, Allport Rob, Olesambu Emmanuella, Osman Abdal Monium, Souza Darana, Kimani Irene, Oyugi Julius, Bukania Zipporah, Oboge Harriet, Palmer Guy H, Yoder Jonathan. "The Livestock for Health Study: A Field Trial on Livestock Interventions to Prevent Acute Malnutrition Among Women and Children in Pastoralist Communities in Northern Kenya.". Food and nutrition bulletin. (2023 Dec)

Food and nutrition bulletin2023-12-01T00:00:00.000Z

Prof. Thumbi Mwangi, Dr. Muema Mulei +1 more