Research Projects
NRHS is currently conducting several research studies in the fields of communicable and non-communicable diseases. Our communicable diseases remit includes research in HIV, Sexually Transmitted infections, Hepatitis, Malaria, Pneumonia and Emerging infectious diseases e.g. COVID-19 while our non-communicable diseases remit includes Anaemia, Reproductive Health, Maternal Health, Mental Health, Alcohol, Drug and Substance addiction. Our research layout focuses on epidemiological studies, population health studies, drug clinical trials, vaccine clinical trials, device clinical trials and implementation science. We also have a robust centre of excellence majoring on research with the LGBTIQ community in a safe and responsive environment. Our research studies are conducted at the UNIM Research and Training Centre, Anza Mapema Centre of Excellence or various field sites within Kisumu, Siaya, Homabay and Vihiga Counties. Some of our research is also done in collaboration with local and international research partners.
MBILI PAMOJA
Mbili Pamoja
This is a prospective cohort study of 500 MSM in Kisumu (n=250) and Nairobi (n=250), where we intend to measure the penile and rectal microbiomes, mucosal immune profiles, socio-behavioural and structural factors, and incidence of urethral and anorectal STIs (CT, NG).
Oral HPV
Prospective, longitudinal cohort study to evaluate differences in risk factors for prevalent of oral HPV infection in HIV-positive and HIV-negative men
Cups and Community Health (CaCHe)
This is a cluster randomised controlled trial of Menstrual cups and cash transfer to reduce sexual and reproductive harm and school dropout in adolescent schoolgirls in western Kenya.
