Andrew Aballa

Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi · Brain and Mind Institute

Over 95% of the world's population has a history of Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) infection. Most people have self-limiting infections. However, 1-18% develop chronic cerebral complications such as meningitis and encephalitis due to immuno suppression. We report the case of a deceased HIV-positive African male (48-years) on Highly Active Antiretroviral...

Tungiasis is a neglected disease that afflicts four million Kenyans. To control its spread, there is a high demand for sustainable disease control strategies in rural endemic areas. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of tungiasis, associated risk factors, and the species of fleas causing it in rural western Kenya. A crossec...

Background: According to reports of AHADI Kenya, tungiasis afflicts four million Kenyans with ten million more at risk of infestation. Anecdotal reports suggest that lack of knowledge and retrogressive beliefs and practices of household heads, them being key decision makers in rural homes, might be barriers for control of tungiasis. Objective: To a...

Introduction: Tungiasis, is endemic in rural Kenya but there is paucity of scientific data on the infestation in many areas. Objectives: To determine the pattern of tungiasis, factors that sustained the infestation and the species of fleas that are associated with its transmission in three villages in Western Kenya. Methods: Site of study: (Urudi R...

Introduction: Household Contacts (HHCs) of Pulmonary Tuberculosis (PTB) patients have a higher risk of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI). However, its prevalence and risk factors among adults living with PTB patients are poorly documented in Kenya. Objective: to determine the prevalence and risk factors for LTBI among adult HHCs of PTB patients...

Objective This study proposes to identify and validate weighted sensor stream signatures that predict near-term risk of a major depressive episode and future mood among healthcare workers in Kenya. Approach The study will deploy a mobile application (app) platform and use novel data science analytic approaches (Artificial Intelligence and Machine...

Objective: This study proposes to identify and validate weighted sensor stream signatures that predict near-term risk of a major depressive episode and future mood among healthcare workers in Kenya. Approach: The study will deploy a mobile app platform and use novel data science analytic approaches (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) to...

Introduction: human leukocyte antigen (HLA) class II alleles play an important role in the early immune response to tuberculosis (TB) by presenting antigenic peptides to CD4+ T cells, hence polymorphisms in those genes can influence the efficiency of the immune response to infection and progression to active disease. Methods: an analytical cross-s...

Background: The Pneumococcal Vaccine Serotype 10 (PCV10) was launched on the 14 th of February 2011 in Kenya under the Division for Vaccination and Immunization (DVI) program at the Ministry of Health (MoH). PCV10 is a part of the immunization schedule for under-fives and is offered in three doses alongside the pentavalent vaccine. Upon its launch,...

Background: Headache is a very common complaint in the postpartum period. It is even more common post spinal anaesthesia for Caesarean section delivery. The obstetrician will commonly prescribe analgesia to relieve the headache. If the headache is associated with elevation of blood pressure with or without convulsion, the obstetrician will almost a...

Background: In Kenya, 37,000-42,000 babies are infected with HIV yearly through Mother-To-Child Transmission (MTCT), with labour and delivery posing the greatest risk for babies (10-20%). Anecdotal reports suggest that poor knowledge of health workers and lack of adherence to intrapartum Prevention of Mother-To-Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV pro...