Prof. Thumbi Mwangi
Co-Founder, Team Lead (Epi and Economics)
Quick Facts
Other Titles & Affiliations
- Associate Professor, Washington State University Paul G Allen School for Global Health
- Chancellor’s Fellow, University of Edinburgh
- Affiliate Fellow, African Academy of Sciences
- Affiliate Fellow South African Centre for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis
Current Research
- Implementation research for the elimination of dog-mediated human rabies
- Optimal use and placement of primary healthcare services
- Improvement of essential health services
- Syndromic surveillance for early detection of zoonotic spillover
- Transmission and control of animal and human brucellosis
- Livestock interventions for improvement of human nutritional status
- Transmission dynamics and control of SARS-CoV2 in Kenya
- Analytics and epidemiological modelling to support elimination of preventative chemotherapy Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) in Africa, working in collaboration with the NTD modelling consortium
Thumbi Mwangi is an infectious disease epidemiologist combining classical epidemiology, applied epidemiological modelling and data science to improve the speed and quality of policy decision making in human and animal health. His research program conducts population-based studies, statistical and mathematical tools to understand the epidemiology, optimize surveillance and control of zoonotic diseases.
Research Interests
Epidemiology
Specializations
Publications
Showing 36-40 of 107 publications
United Against Rabies Forum: The One Health Concept at Work.
Tidman Rachel, Thumbi S M, Wallace Ryan, de Balogh Katinka, Iwar Vivian, Dieuzy-Labaye Isabelle, Song Junxia, Shadomy Sean, Qiu Yu, Torres Gregorio, Hutchison Jenny, Abela-Ridder Bernadette, Bote Katrin, Beeching Sarah, Cronin Katy, Trees Alexander. "United Against Rabies Forum: The One Health Concept at Work.". Frontiers in public health. (2022)
Frontiers in public health • 2022-01-01T01:00:00.000Z
The global burden of Chikungunya fever among children: A systematic literature review and meta-analysis.
Nyamwaya Doris K, Thumbi Samuel M, Bejon Philip, Warimwe George M, Mokaya Jolynne. "The global burden of Chikungunya fever among children: A systematic literature review and meta-analysis.". PLOS global public health. (2022)
PLOS global public health • 2022-01-01T01:00:00.000Z
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 • 2022-01-01T01:00:00.000Z
Sero - epidemiology of brucellosis in people and their livestock: A linked human - animal cross-sectional study in a pastoralist community in Kenya.
Muema Josphat, Oboge Harriet, Mutono Nyamai, Makori Anita, Oyugi Julius, Bukania Zipporah, Njuguna Joseph, Jost Christine, Ogoti Brian, Omulo Sylvia, Thumbi S M. "Sero - epidemiology of brucellosis in people and their livestock: A linked human - animal cross-sectional study in a pastoralist community in Kenya.". Frontiers in veterinary science. (2022)
Frontiers in veterinary science • 2022-01-01T01:00:00.000Z
Impact of traffic congestion on spatial access to healthcare services in Nairobi.
Mutono Nyamai, Wright Jim A, Mutunga Mumbua, Mutembei Henry, Thumbi S M. "Impact of traffic congestion on spatial access to healthcare services in Nairobi.". Frontiers in health services. (2022)
Frontiers in health services • 2022-01-01T01:00:00.000Z
