Our Research

The AMKAJ 2 Study: Microbiome and Mucosal Immunology Among MSM Couples in Kenya

The Anza Mapema kwa Afya Jamii Mbili (AMKAJ 2) Study was a pilot investigation built on findings from the earlier AMKAJ 1 project to further investigate the biological factors contributing to HIV and STI vulnerability among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Kenya. This pilot study focused specifically

Shauriana Randomised Controlled Trial

Study Long Title: Acceptability, Feasibility, and Safety of the Shauriana Intervention for Young Kenyan Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men, and Exploration of Potential Impact on Sexual Health Outcomes Background: Gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) in Kenya are at a

POWWeR Health Study

Background This single-arm trial seeks to evaluate the preliminary efficacy of menstrual cups on non-optimal vaginal microbiome (VMB), BV, and STIs of economically vulnerable women at high risk for STIs and HIV, and to understand safety, acceptability, and implementation needs. The goal of this study is to generate preliminary efficacy

FAST Research Study - Assessments of the efficacy, the Onset-of-Action and the Safety of Tot'héma® in adults with moderate Iron deficiency anemia

At Nyanza Reproductive Health Society (NRHS), we’re committed to improving the health and well-being of communities in Kenya. We’re currently involved in an exciting clinical trial, FAST, which evaluates the effectiveness and safety of Tot'héma®, an oral solution used to treat moderate iron deficiency anemia (IDA)

The CHLOE-SED Study: Revolutionizing Pain Management in Gynecologic Care

For many women, undergoing a manual vacuum aspiration (MVA) can be a painful and distressing experience. Despite being a common procedure used for early pregnancy loss management, pain control options are often limited, costly, or difficult to administer. What if there were a simple, low-cost, reusable solution to make pain

Uncovering the Silent Threat: Investigating Oral HPV in HIV-Positive and At-Risk Men in Kenya

In the world of viruses, some announce their presence loudly—fever, cough, fatigue. Others? They slip in unnoticed, hitching a ride in the body’s most intimate moments, lingering in silence. Oral human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of these silent passengers. And in southwestern Kenya, a team of researchers is

The Mbili Pamoja Study: Unraveling the Hidden Story of STIs and Immunity

For years, the conversation around sexually transmitted infections (STIs) has focused on detection and treatment. But what if we have been missing a crucial part of the story? Beyond just identifying infections, what if we could understand why some people are more vulnerable and how their immune system and microbiome