
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 16-20 of 31 publications
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
A global analysis of One Health Networks and the proliferation of One Health collaborations.
Mwatondo Athman, Rahman-Shepherd Afifah, Hollmann Lara, Chiossi Scott, Maina Josphat, Kurup Karishma Krishna, Hassan Osama Ahmed, Coates Beatrice, Khan Mishal, Spencer Julia, Mutono Nyamai, Thumbi Samuel M, Muturi Mathew, Mutunga Mumbua, Arruda Liã Bárbara, Akhbari Melika, Ettehad Dena, Ntoumi Francine, Scott Terence P, Nel Louis H, Ellis-Iversen Johanne, Sönksen Ute Wolff, Onyango Diana, Ismail Zuleka, Simachew Kebadu, Wolking David, Kazwala Rudovick, Sijali Zikankuba, Bett Bernard, Heymann David, Kock Richard, Zumla Alimuddin, Dar Osman. "A global analysis of One Health Networks and the proliferation of One Health collaborations.". Lancet (London, England). (2023 Feb 18)
Lancet (London, England) • 2023-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
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 • 2023-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
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 • 2022-10-23T00:00:00.000Z