2025
82. Owino, Fred, Caroline Kijogi, Omu Anzala, Edwin Walong, Obiero Jael, Steven G Nyanjom, Agola Lelo Eric, Bernard N Kanoi, and Jesse Gitaka. “Placental Malaria Infection Is Associated with Downregulation of STAT-6 and ANG-1 in Decidual Macrophages,” no. February (2025): 1–12. https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2025.1497936.
81. Ko, Yura K, Wataru Kagaya, Daisuke Yoneoka, James Kongere, Victor Opiyo, Jared Oginga, Protus Omondi, Jesse Gitaka et al. “Where Is the Hard-to-Reach Population? Spatial Analysis from a Cross-Sectional Study on the Access to Bed Net and Malaria Vaccine in the Lake Victoria Region, Kenya.” Malaria Journal 24, no. 1 (2025): 42. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-025-05280-2.
80. Mbalitsi, Melvin, Mercy Singoei, Samuel Chenge, Harrison M Ngure, Paul O Angienda, Moses Madadi Obimbo, Bernard N Kanoi, Jesse Gitaka, and Francis M Kobia. “A Biobank Resource for Placental Malaria and Placental Health,” 2025. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6595-628X
79. Shiluli, Clement, Shwetha Kamath, Bernard N Kanoi, Racheal Kimani, Bernard Oduor, Hussein M. Abkallo, Michael Maina, Jesse Gitaka et al. “Highly Sensitive Molecular Assay Based on Identical Multi-Repeat Sequence (IMRS) Algorithm for the Detection of Trichomonas Vaginalis Infection.” PLOS ONE 20, no. 2 (February 7, 2025): e0317958. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0317958
78. Rotich, Alex K., Kevin Mbogo, Paulus Adamba, Eizo Takashima, Jesse Gitaka, and Bernard N. Kanoi. “Targeting Plasmodium Falciparum Chondroitin Sulfate a Ligand: A Highly Conserved Malaria Antigen with Potential for Pregnancy-Associated Malaria Vaccine Development.” Open Research Europe 5 (January 14, 2025): 7. https://doi.org/10.12688/openreseurope.18580.1.
77. Ko, Yura K, Wataru Kagaya, Protus Omondi, Kelvin B Musyoka, Takatsugu Okai, Jesse Gitaka, Chim W Chan, James Kongere, et al. “Evaluation of the Protective Efficacy of OlysetPlus Ceiling Nets for Reduction of Malaria Incidence in Children in Homa Bay County, Kenya: A Cluster-Randomised Controlled Study Protocol.” BMJ Open 15, no. 1 (January 1, 2025): e087832. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-087832.
2024
76. Ally, Ombeni, Bernard N. Kanoi, Shwetha Kamath, Clement Shiluli, Eric M. Ndombi, Maurice Odiere, Gerald Misinzo, Jesse Gitaka et al. “Development of a Rapid and Highly Sensitive Nucleic Acid-Based Diagnostic Test for Schistosomes, Leveraging on Identical Multi-Repeat Sequences.” Frontiers in Parasitology 3 (March 14, 2024). https://doi.org/10.3389/fpara.2024.1361493.
75. Chenge, Samuel, Melvin Mbalitsi, Harrison Ngure, Moses Obimbo, Mercy Singoei, Mourine Kangogo, Bernard N Kanoi, Jesse Gitaka, and Francis M Kobia. “Placental Malaria Is Associated with a TLR–Endothelin-3–oxidative Damage Response in Human Placenta Tissues.” BioRxiv, January 1, 2024, 2024.04.17.589949. https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.04.17.589949.
74. Kamondo, Davis, Magoma Mwancha-Kwasa, Moses Kamita, Caroline Mwangi, Maxwell Murage, Prabhjot K Juttla, Daniel Gicheru, and Jesse Gitaka. “The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Health Care Services in Kiambu County, Kenya.” African Journal of Reproductive Health 28, no. 3 (2024). https://doi.org/10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i3.3
73. Kanoi, Bernard N, Harrison Waweru, Francis M Kobia, Joseph Mukala, Peter Kirira, Dominic Mogere, Radiosa Gallini, Jesse Gitaka et al. “Differential Expression of Plasma Proteins in Pregnant Women Exposed to <Em>Plasmodium Falciparum</Em> Malaria.” MedRxiv, January 1, 2024, 2024.05.01.24306614. https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.05.01.24306614.
72. Kimani, Racheal, Patrick Wakaba, Moses Kamita, David Mbogo, Winnie Mutai, Charchil Ayodo, Essuman Suliman, Bernard N. Kanoi, and Jesse Gitaka. “Detection of Multidrug-Resistant Organisms of Concern Including Stenotrophomonas Maltophilia and Burkholderia Cepacia at a Referral Hospital in Kenya.” PLoS ONE 19, no. 4 April (April 1, 2024). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0298873.
71. Ko, Yura K., Wataru Kagaya, Chim W. Chan, Mariko Kanamori, Samuel M. Mbugua, Alex K. Rotich, Bernard N. Kanoi, Mtakai Ngara, Jesse Gitaka, and Akira Kaneko. “Unraveling the ‘Indirect Effects’ of Interventions against Malaria Endemicity: A Systematic Scoping Review,” May 8, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.05.08.24307059.
70. Maina, Michael, Sebastian Musundi, Josiah Kuja, Harrison Waweru, Daniel Kiboi, Bernard N. Kanoi, and Jesse Gitaka. “Genetic Variation of the Plasmodium Falciparum Circumsporozoite Protein in Parasite Isolates from Homabay County in Kenya.” Frontiers in Parasitology 3 (April 8, 2024). https://doi.org/10.3389/fpara.2024.1346017.
69. Matsumoto, Tomoya, Masaru Nagashima, Wataru Kagaya, James Kongere, Jesse Gitaka, and Akira Kaneko. “Evaluation of a Financial Incentive Intervention on Malaria Prevalence among the Residents in Lake Victoria Basin, Kenya: Study Protocol for a Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial.” Trials 25, no. 1 (December 1, 2024). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-024-07991-4.
68. Mukala, Joseph, Dominic Mogere, Peter Kirira, Bernard N. Kanoi, Violet Akisa, Francis Kobia, Harrison Waweru, and Jesse Gitaka. “Predictors of Birth Weight in Pregnant Women with Malaria: A Prospective Cohort Facility-Based Study in Webuye-Kenya.” BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 24, no. 1 (December 1, 2024). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-024-06355-9.
67. Musundi, Sebastian D., Jesse Gitaka, and Bernard N. Kanoi. “Identification of Conserved Cross-Species B-Cell Linear Epitopes in Human Malaria: A Subtractive Proteomics and Immuno-Informatics Approach Targeting Merozoite Stage Proteins.” Frontiers in Immunology 15 (2024). https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2024.1352618.
66. Musundi, Sebastian, Samuel Ng’ang’a, Esther Wangui Wanjiru, Kate Sagoe, Ernest Wandera, Bernard Kanoi, and Jesse Gitaka. “Metatranscriptomic Analysis of Wastewater Sites Reveals a High Abundance of Antimicrobial Resistance Genes from Hospital Wastewater.” MedRxiv, 2024, 2022–24. https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.02.03.24302270
65. Shiluli, C, S Kamath, B N. Kanoi, R Kimani, M Maina, H Waweru, M Kamita, Jesse Gitaka et al. “Multi-Repeat Sequences Identification Using Genome Mining Techniques for Developing Highly Sensitive Molecular Diagnostic Assay for the Detection of Chlamydia Trachomatis [Version 2; Peer Review: 2 Approved].” Open Research Africa 7, no. 2 (2024). https://doi.org/10.12688/openresafrica.14316.2.
64. Shiluli, Clement, Shwetha Kamath, Bernard N. Kanoi, Racheal Kimani, Michael Maina, Harrison Waweru, Moses Kamita, Jesse Gitaka et al. “Highly Sensitive Molecular Assay for the Detection of Treponema Pallidum Infection,” May 3, 2024. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-4357384/v1.
63. Shiluli, Clement, Shwetha Kamath, Bernard N. Kanoi, Racheal Kimani, Michael Maina, Harrison Waweru, Moses Kamita, Jesse Gitaka et al. “Improving Gonorrhoea Molecular Diagnostics: Genome Mining-Based Identification of Identical Multi-Repeat Sequences (IMRS) in Neisseria Gonorrhoeae.” Heliyon 10, no. 6 (March 30, 2024). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e27344.
2023
62. Adam, Khalil Y, Obimbo M Moses, Jesse Gitaka, Edwin Walong, Omondi Ogutu, and Stephen B O Ojwang. “Histomorphometric Features of Placentae from Women Having Malaria and HIV Coinfection with Preterm Births.” MedRxiv : The Preprint Server for Health Sciences, October 2023. https://doi.org/10.1101/2023.10.30.23297751.
61. Arwah, Brian, Samuel Mbugua, Jane Ngure, Mark Makau, Peter Mwaura, David Kamau, Desire Aime, Edwine Barasa, Jesse Gitaka, and Global Health. “Title: Cost & Cost-Effectiveness of Implementing SD Biosensor Antigen Detecting SARs-CoV-2 Rapid Diagnostic Tests in Kenya,” 2023. https://doi.org/10.1101/2023.01.05.23284225
60. Kagaya, Wataru, Chim W Chan, James Kongere, Bernard N Kanoi, Mtakai Ngara, Protus Omondi, Ashley Osborne, Jesse Gitaka, et al. “Evaluation of the Protective Efficacy of Olyset®Plus Ceiling Net on Reducing Malaria Prevalence in Children in Lake Victoria Basin, Kenya: Study Protocol for a Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial.” Trials 24, no. 1 (2023): 354. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-023-07372-3.
59. Kobia, Francis, Samuel Chenge, Harrison Ngure, and Jesse Gitaka. “PA-773â Placental Foetal-Maternal Innate Immune Responses to Placental Malaria.” BMJ Global Health 8, no. Suppl 10 (December 17, 2023): null. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjgh-2023-EDC.297.
58. Liambila, Wilson, Fred Were, Timothy Abuya, George Odwe, Alice Natecho, Samuel Mungai, Peter Mwaura, Jesse Gitaka, et al. “Institutionalizing the Management of Sick Young Infants: Kenya’s Experience in Revising National Guidelines on Integrated Management of Newborn and Childhood Illnesses.” Global Health: Science and Practice 11, no. 2 (April 28, 2023): e2200482. https://doi.org/10.9745/GHSP-D-22-00482.
57. Mbugua, Samuel, Peter Mwaura, Laura Oyiengo, Wilson Liambila, Andrew Emuria, Daniel Gatungu, and Jesse Gitaka. “Lessons Learnt from Community Referral and Follow up of Sick Young Infants with Possible Severe Bacterial Infection in Turkana County , Kenya.” Global Pediatrics 4, no. September 2022 (2023): 100050. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gpeds.2023.100050.
56. Mgawe, Cavin, Clement Shilluli, Steven Nyanjom, Eddy Odari, Jacqueline C. Linnes, Bernard N. Kanoi, Jesse Gitaka, and Lucy Ochola. “Application of Multiple Binding Sites for LAMP Primers across P. Falciparum Genome Improves Detection of the Parasite from Whole Blood Samples.” Frontiers in Malaria 1, no. December (2023): 1–12. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmala.2023.1303980.
55. Mukala, Joseph, Dominic Mogere, Peter Kirira, Bernard N Kanoi, Violet Akinyi, Francis Kobia, Harrison Waweru, and Jesse Gitaka. “Malaria: A Mixed Method Facility-Based Study in Western Kenya .,” 2023. https://doi.org/10.1101/2023.10.20.23296986
54. Nshimirimana, Desire Aime, Donald Kokonya, Jesse Gitaka, Bernard Wesonga, Japheth Nzioki Mativo, and Jean Marie Vianey Rukanikigitero. “Impact of COVID-19 on Health-Related Quality of Life in the General Population: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.” PLOS Global Public Health 3, no. 10 (October 26, 2023): e0002137. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0002137.
53. Osborne, Ashley, Jody E Phelan, Akira Kaneko, Wataru Kagaya, Chim Chan, Mtakai Ngara, James Kongere, Jesse Gitaka, et al. “Drug Resistance Profiling of Asymptomatic and Low-Density Plasmodium Falciparum Malaria Infections on Ngodhe Island, Kenya, Using Custom Dual-Indexing next-Generation Sequencing.” Scientific Reports 13, no. 1 (2023): 11416. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-38481-3.
52. Osborne, Ashley, Jody E Phelan, Leen N Vanheer, Alphaxard Manjurano, Jesse Gitaka, Christopher J Drakeley, Akira Kaneko, Kiyoshi Kita, Susana Campino, and Taane G Clark. “High Throughput Human Genotyping for Variants Associated with Malarial Disease Outcomes Using Custom Targeted Amplicon Sequencing.” Scientific Reports 13, no. 1 (2023): 12062. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-39233-z.
51. Phelan, Jody E, Anna Turkiewicz, Emilia Manko, Joseph Thorpe, Leen N Vanheer, Marga van de Vegte-Bolmer, Nguyen Thi Hong Ngoc, Jesse Gitaka, et al. “Rapid Profiling of Plasmodium Parasites from Genome Sequences to Assist Malaria Control.” Genome Medicine 15, no. 1 (2023): 96. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13073-023-01247-7.
50. Rodriguez-Mateos, Pablo, Bongkot Ngamsom, Daglus Ameyo, Patrick Wakaba, Clement Shiluli, Alexander Iles, Jesse Gitaka, and Nicole Pamme. “Integrated Microscale Immiscible Phase Extraction and Isothermal Amplification for Colorimetric Detection of Neisseria Gonorrhoeae.” Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, no. 0123456789 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00216-023-04734-3.
49. Sagoe, Kate O, Mutinda C Kyama, Naomi Maina, Moses Kamita, Muturi Njokah, Kelvin Thiong’o, Bernard N Kanoi, Jesse Gitaka, et al. “Application of Hybridization Chain Reaction/CRISPR-Cas12a for the Detection of SARS-CoV-2 Infection.” Diagnostics, 2023. https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics13091644.
48. Shiluli, Clement, Shwetha Kamath, Bernard N Kanoi, Rachael Kimani, Michael Maina, Moses Kamita, Ibrahim Ndirangu, Jesse Gitaka, et al. “Improving Gonorrhoea Molecular Diagnostics: Genome Mining-Based Identification of Identical Multi-Repeat Sequences (IMRS) In,” 2023. https://doi.org/10.1101/2023.07.20.23292966
47. Shiluli, Clement, Shwetha Kamath, Bernard N Kanoi, Rachael Kimani, Michael Maina, Harrison Waweru, Moses Kamita, Jesse Gitaka, et al. “Identification of Multi-Repeat Sequences Using Genome Mining Assay for the Detection of Chlamydia Trachomatis,” 2023. https://doi.org/10.1101/2023.07.19.22272924
46. Waweru, Harrison, Bernard N. Kanoi, Josiah O. Kuja, Mary Maranga, James Kongere, Michael Maina, Johnson Kinyua, and Jesse Gitaka. “Limited Genetic Variations of the Rh5-CyRPA-Ripr Invasion Complex in Plasmodium Falciparum Parasite Population in Selected Malaria-Endemic Regions, Kenya.” Frontiers in Tropical Diseases 4, no. March (2023): 1–9. https://doi.org/10.3389/fitd.2023.1102265.
2022
45. Jesse Gitaka, Samuel Mbugua, Peter Mwaura, Daniel Gatungu, David Githanga, Charity Ndwiga, Timothy Abuya, Kezia K’Oduol, Wilson Liambila, and Fred Were. “Devolved Health System Capacity in the Provision of Care for Sick Newborns and Young Infants in Four Counties Serving Vulnerable Populations in Kenya.” PLOS Global Public Health 2, no. 10 (October 20, 2022): e0000183. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0000183.
44. Kagaya, Wataru, Ikki Takehara, Kyoko Kurihara, Michael Maina, Chim W Chan, Gordon Okomo, James Kongere, Jesse Gitaka, and Akira Kaneko. “Potential Application of the Haematology Analyser XN-31 Prototype for Field Malaria Surveillance in Kenya.” Malaria Journal 21, no. 1 (September 2022): 252. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-022-04259-7.
43. Kamita, Moses, Joe Kimanthi Mutungi, Samuel Mungai, Dominic Mureithi, Caroline Kijogi, Racheal Kimani, Davies Ndegwa, Jeremiah Maina, and Jesse Gitaka. “A Survey on Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice about Antibiotic Prescribing and Resistance among Medical Practitioners in Kenya.” Open Research Africa 5 (2022): 3. https://doi.org/10.12688/aasopenres.13328.1.
42. Kanoi, Bernard N., Michael Maina, Clement Likhovole, Francis M. Kobia, and Jesse Gitaka. “Malaria Vaccine Approaches Leveraging Technologies Optimized in the COVID-19 Era.” Frontiers in Tropical Diseases 3, no. September (2022): 1–9. https://doi.org/10.3389/fitd.2022.988665.
41. Kobia, Francis M, Kaushik Maiti, Moses M Obimbo, Roger Smith, and Jesse Gitaka. “Potential Pharmacologic Interventions Targeting TLR Signaling in Placental Malaria.” Trends in Parasitology 38, no. 7 (July 1, 2022): 513–24. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pt.2022.04.002.
40. Kuja, Josiah O, Bernard N Kanoi, Renzo F Balboa, Clement Shiluli, Michael Maina, Harrison Waweru, Kimita Gathii, Jesse Gitaka et al. “Genomic Surveillance of SARS-COV-2 Reveals Diverse Circulating Variant Lineages in Nairobi and Kiambu Counties, Kenya.” BMC Genomics 23, no. 1 (2022): 627. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-022-08853-6.
39. Naidoo, Sanushka, Jesse Gitaka, Sara Suliman, Sara Baptista, Blessing Mbabie Oyedemi, Emmanuel Nepolo, and Shymaa Enany. “Coronavirus Disease 2019 Diagnostics: Key to Africa’s Recovery.” DNA and Cell Biology 41, no. 1 (October 12, 2021): 30–33. https://doi.org/10.1089/dna.2021.0540.
38. Ngamsom, Bongkot, Alexander Iles, Moses Kamita, Racheal Kimani, Pablo Rodriguez-Mateos, Mary Mungai, Charlotte E Dyer, Cheryl Walter, Jesse Gitaka, and Nicole Pamme. “An Integrated Lab-on-a-Chip Device for RNA Extraction, Amplification and CRISPR-Cas12a-Assisted Detection for COVID-19 Screening in Resource-Limited Settings.” MedRxiv, January 1, 2022, 2022.01.06.22268835. https://doi.org/10.1101/2022.01.06.22268835.
37. Ochola, Lucy, Paul Ogongo, Samuel Mungai, Jesse Gitaka, and Sara Suliman. “Performance Evaluation of Lateral Flow Assays for Coronavirus Disease-19 Serology.” Clinics in Laboratory Medicine 42, no. 1 (2022): 31–56. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cll.2021.10.005.
36. Takashima, Eizo, Bernard N. Kanoi, Hikaru Nagaoka, Masayuki Morita, Ifra Hassan, Nirianne M.Q. Palacpac, Thomas G. Egwang, Toshihiro Horii, Jesse Gitaka, and Takafumi Tsuboi. “Meta-Analysis of Human Antibodies Against Plasmodium Falciparum Variable Surface and Merozoite Stage Antigens.” Frontiers in Immunology 13, no. June (2022): 1–11. https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2022.887219.
2021
35. Kolluri, Nikunja, Shwetha Kamath, Patrick Lally, Mina Zanna, James Galagan, Jesse Gitaka, Moses Kamita, Mario Cabodi, Srinivasa Raju Lolabattu, and Catherine M Klapperich. “Development and Clinical Validation of Iso-IMRS: A Novel Diagnostic Assay for P. Falciparum Malaria.” Analytical Chemistry 93, no. 4 (February 2021): 2097–2105. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.analchem.0c03847.
34. Kosiyo, Paul, Walter Otieno, Jesse Gitaka, Elly O Munde, and Collins Ouma. “Haematological Abnormalities in Children with Sickle Cell Disease and Non-Severe Malaria Infection in Western Kenya.” BMC Infectious Diseases 21, no. 1 (2021): 329. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-021-06025-7.
33. Mbugua, Samuel, Jesse Gitaka, Tabither Gitau, George Odwe, Peter Mwaura, Wilson Liambila, Charity Ndwiga, Kezia K’Oduol, Charlotte Warren, and Timothy Abuya. “Family and Provider Perceptions of Quality of Care in the Management of Sick Young Infants in Primary Healthcare Settings in Four Counties of Kenya.” BMJ Open Quality 10, no. 3 (July 7, 2021): e001125. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjoq-2020-001125.
32. Muthamia, Eva, Samuel Mungai, Mary Mungai, Gama Bandawe, Firdausi Qadri, Zannat Kawser, Shahin Lockman, Jesse Gitaka, et al. “Assessment of Performance and Implementation Characteristics of Rapid Point of Care SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Testing.” Open Research Africa 5 (2022): 8. https://doi.org/10.12688/aasopenres.13323.1.
31. Osborne, Ashley, Emilia Manko, Mika Takeda, Akira Kaneko, Wataru Kagaya, Chim Chan, Mtakai Ngara, Jesse Gitaka, et al. “Characterizing the Genomic Variation and Population Dynamics of Plasmodium Falciparum Malaria Parasites in and around Lake Victoria, Kenya.” Scientific Reports 11, no. 1 (2021): 19809. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-99192-1.
30. Rodriguez-Mateos, Pablo, Bongkot Ngamsom, Cheryl Walter, Charlotte E Dyer, Jesse Gitaka, Alexander Iles, and Nicole Pamme. “A Lab-on-a-Chip Platform for Integrated Extraction and Detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in Resource-Limited Settings.” Analytica Chimica Acta 1177 (2021): 338758. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aca.2021.338758.
29. Roney, Emma, Christopher Morgan, Daniel Gatungu, Peter Mwaura, Humphrey Mwambeo, Alice Natecho, Liz Comrie-Thomson, and Jesse N Gitaka. “Men’s and Women’s Knowledge of Danger Signs Relevant to Postnatal and Neonatal Care-Seeking: A Cross Sectional Study from Bungoma County, Kenya.” PLOS ONE 16, no. 5 (May 13, 2021): e0251543. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0251543.
28. Singoei, Mercy, Moses Madadi Obimbo, Paul Ochieng Odula, Jesse Gitaka, and Ibsen Henric Ongidi. “Changes in the Structure of Chorioamniotic Membrane in Patients with Malaria in Pregnancy.” Placenta 114 (2021): 42–49. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.placenta.2021.08.054.
2020
27. Badu, Kingsley, Jessica P.R. Thorn, Nowsheen Goonoo, Natisha Dukhi, Adeniyi Francis Fagbamigbe, Benard W. Kulohoma, Kolapo Oyebola, Jesse Gitaka, et al. “Africa’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Review of the Nature of the Virus, Impacts and Implications for Preparedness.” AAS Open Research 3 (2020): 19. https://doi.org/10.12688/aasopenres.13060.1.
26. English, Mike, Brigid Strachan, Fabian Esamai, Thomas Ngwiri, Osman Warfa, Patrick Mburugu, Grace Nalwa, Jesse Gitaka, et al. “The Paediatrician Workforce and Its Role in Addressing Neonatal, Child and Adolescent Healthcare in Kenya.” Archives of Disease in Childhood 105, no. 10 (October 1, 2020): 927 LP – 931. https://doi.org/10.1136/archdischild-2019-318434.
25. Jesse Gitaka, Moses Kamita, Dominic Mureithi, Davies Ndegwa, Moses Masika, Geoffrey Omuse, Moses Ngari, et al. “Combating Antibiotic Resistance Using Guidelines and Enhanced Stewardship in Kenya: A Protocol for an Implementation Science Approach.” BMJ Open 10, no. 3 (March 1, 2020): e030823. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2019-030823.
24. Gutiérrez Rico, Evelyn Marie, Aoi Kikuchi, Takahiro Saito, Masaki Kumondai, Eiji Hishinuma, Akira Kaneko, Chim Wai Chan, Jesse Gitaka, et al. “CYP2D6 Genotyping Analysis and Functional Characterization of Novel Allelic Variants in a Ni-Vanuatu and Kenyan Population by Assessing Dextromethorphan O-Demethylation Activity.” Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics 35, no. 1 (2020): 89–101. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dmpk.2019.07.003.
23. Kobia, Francis, and Jesse Gitaka. “COVID-19: Are Africa’s Diagnostic Challenges Blunting Response Effectiveness?” AAS Open Research 3 (2020): 4. https://doi.org/10.12688/aasopenres.13061.1
22. Kosiyo, Paul, Walter Otieno, Jesse Gitaka, Elly O Munde, and Collins Ouma. “Association between Haematological Parameters and Sickle Cell Genotypes in Children with Plasmodium Falciparum Malaria Resident in Kisumu County in Western Kenya.” BMC Infectious Diseases 20, no. 1 (2020): 887. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-020-05625-z.
21. Mbugua, Samuel Mungai, George Njoroge, Caroline Kijogi, Moses Kamita, Rachel Kimani, Peter Mwaura, Bibianne Waiganjo Aidi, and Jesse Gitaka. “Exploring Perspectives on Antimicrobial Stewardship: A Qualitative Study of Health Managers in Kenya.” Global Health Research and Policy 5, no. 1 (2020): 49. https://doi.org/10.1186/s41256-020-00177-w.
20. Mugabe, John Ouma, Bernard W. Kulohoma, Damaris Matoke-Muhia, Eliane Ubalijoro, A. F. Fagbamigbe, Grace Mwaura, Jesse Gitaka, et al. “Securing Africa’s Health Sovereignty: Why Investing in Science and Innovation Matters.” AAS Working Paper 3, no. August (2020): 1–29. https://doi.org/10.21955/AASOPENRES.1115135.1.
19. Ocholla, Ian A, Nathan O Agutu, Paul O Ouma, Daniel Gatungu, Felistas O Makokha, and Jesse Gitaka. “Geographical Accessibility in Assessing Bypassing Behaviour for Inpatient Neonatal Care, Bungoma County-Kenya.” BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 20, no. 1 (2020): 287. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-020-02977-x.
2019
18. Jesse Gitaka, Peter Mwaura, Kevin Oware, James Kongere, Job Wasonga, and Sultani Matendechero. “Evaluating Community’s Knowledge on Integrated Malaria, Schistosomiasis and Soil Transmitted Helminth (STH) Infections in a Lake Victoria Island, Kenya: A Mixed Method Approach.” AAS Open Research 2 (2019): 8. https://doi.org/10.12688/aasopenres.12897.1.
17. Kagaya, Wataru, Jesse Gitaka, Chim W Chan, James Kongere, Zulkarnain Md Idris, Changsheng Deng, and Akira Kaneko. “Malaria Resurgence after Significant Reduction by Mass Drug Administration on Ngodhe Island, Kenya.” Scientific Reports 9, no. 1 (2019): 19060. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-55437-8.
16. Kobia, Francis, Jesse Gitaka, Francis Makokha, Moses Kamita, Joshua Kibera, Cynthia Mwenda, Gladys Mucee, and Bactrin Kilingo. “The State of Cancer in Meru, Kenya: A Retrospective Study.” AAS Open Research 2 (December 3, 2019): 167. https://doi.org/10.12688/aasopenres.13027.1.
15. Ngamsom, Bongkot, Ernest Apondi Wandera, Alexander Iles, Racheal Kimani, Francis Muregi, Jesse Gitaka, and Nicole Pamme. “Rapid Detection of Group B Streptococcus (GBS) from Artificial Urine Samples Based on IFAST and ATP Bioluminescence Assay: From Development to Practical Challenges during Protocol Testing in Kenya.” Analyst 144, no. 23 (2019): 6889–97. https://doi.org/10.1039/C9AN01808E.
2018
14. Jesse Gitaka, Alice Natecho, Humphrey M Mwambeo, Daniel Maina Gatungu, David Githanga, and Timothy Abuya. “Evaluating Quality Neonatal Care, Call Centre Service, Tele-Health and Community Engagement in Reducing Newborn Morbidity and Mortality in Bungoma County, Kenya.” BMC Health Services Research 18, no. 1 (2018): 493. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-018-3293-5.
Identification of neonatal danger signs: Women and men*. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0251543.g001
13. Kaewthamasorn, Morakot, Mika Takeda, Tawee Saiwichai, Jesse Gitaka, Sonthaya Tiawsirisup, Yuhei Imasato, Ehab Mossaad, et al. “Genetic Homogeneity of Goat Malaria Parasites in Asia and Africa Suggests Their Expansion with Domestic Goat Host.” Scientific Reports 8, no. 1 (2018): 5827. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-24048-0.
2017
12. Jesse Gitaka, Chim Chan, James Kongere, Wataru Kagaya, and Akira Kaneko. “Mass Drug Administration (Mda) Integrated Malaria Elimination in A Hypo-Endemic Island In Lake Victoria, Kenya.” BMJ Global Health 2, no. Suppl 2 (February 12, 2017): null. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjgh-2016-000260.33.
11. Jesse Gitaka, Mika Takeda, Masatsugu Kimura, Zulkarnain Md Idris, Chim W Chan, James Kongere, Kazuhide Yahata, et al. “Selections, Frameshift Mutations, and Copy Number Variation Detected on the Surf4.1gene in the Western Kenyan Plasmodium Falciparum Population.” Malaria Journal 16, no. 1 (2017): 98. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-017-1743-x.
10. Abkallo, Hussein M, Axel Martinelli, Megumi Inoue, Abhinay Ramaprasad, Phonepadith Xangsayarath, Jesse Gitaka, Jianxia Tang, et al. “Rapid Identification of Genes Controlling Virulence and Immunity in Malaria Parasites.” PLOS Pathogens 13, no. 7 (July 12, 2017): e1006447. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.ppat.1006447.
9. Jesse Gitaka, Caroline Ogwang, Moses Ngari, Pauline Akoo, Ally Olotu, Christine Kerubo, Greg Fegan, et al. “Clinical Laboratory Reference Values amongst Children Aged 4 Weeks to 17 Months in Kilifi, Kenya: A Cross Sectional Observational Study.” PLOS ONE 12, no. 5 (May 11, 2017): e0177382. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0177382.
8. Idris, Zulkarnain Md, Chim W Chan, James Kongere, Tom Hall, John Logedi, Jesse Gitaka, Chris Drakeley, and Akira Kaneko. “Naturally Acquired Antibody Response to Plasmodium Falciparum Describes Heterogeneity in Transmission on Islands in Lake Victoria.” Scientific Reports 7, no. 1 (2017): 9123. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-09585-4.
2016
7. Idris, Zulkarnain Md, Chim W Chan, James Kongere, Jesse Gitaka, John Logedi, Ahmeddin Omar, Charles Obonyo, et al. “High and Heterogeneous Prevalence of Asymptomatic and Sub-Microscopic Malaria Infections on Islands in Lake Victoria, Kenya.” Scientific Reports 6, no. 1 (2016): 36958. https://doi.org/10.1038/srep36958.
2015
6. Selidji Todagbe Agnandji, Bertrand Lell and Jesse Gitaka “Efficacy and Safety of RTS,S/AS01 Malaria Vaccine with or without a Booster Dose in Infants and Children in Africa: Final Results of a Phase 3, Individually Randomised, Controlled Trial.” The Lancet 386, no. 9988 (July 4, 2015): 31–45. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(15)60721-8.
5. Derda, Ratmir, Jesse Gitaka, Catherine M Klapperich, Charles R Mace, Ashok A Kumar, Marya Lieberman, Jacqueline C Linnes, et al. “Enabling the Development and Deployment of Next Generation Point-of-Care Diagnostics.” PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases 9, no. 5 (May 14, 2015): e0003676. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0003676.
2014
4. Cisily Meeme, Julius Oyugi, Nadia Chanzu, Julie Ambia and Jesse Gitaka “Teaching Research Ethics on Clinical Trials to Multidisciplinary and International Trainees in Global Infectious Disease Research.” Journal of Clinical Research & Bioethics 05, no. 01 (2014): 1–5. https://doi.org/10.4172/2155-9627.1000166.
3. Selidji Todagbe Agnandji, Bertrand Lell and Jesse Gitaka ;The RTS, S Clinical Trials Partnership (2014). “Efficacy and Safety of the RTS,S/AS01 Malaria Vaccine during 18 Months after Vaccination: A Phase 3 Randomized, Controlled Trial in Children and Young Infants at 11 African Sites.” PLOS Medicine 11, no. 7 (July 29, 2014): e1001685. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1001685.
2011
2. Agnandji, Selidji Todagbe, Bertrand Lell, Jesse Gitaka, Solange Solmeheim Soulanoudjingar, José Francisco Fernandes, Béatrice Peggy Abossolo, Cornelia Conzelmann, Barbara Gaelle Nfono Ondo Methogo, et al. “First Results of Phase 3 Trial of RTS,S/AS01 Malaria Vaccine in African Children.” The New England Journal of Medicine 365, no. 20 (November 2011): 1863–75. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa1102287.
2010
1. Chilengi, Roma, and Jesse Gitaka. “Is Vaccine the Magic Bullet for Malaria Elimination? A Reality Check.” Malaria Journal 9, no. 3 (2010): S1. https://doi.org/10.1186/1475-2875-9-S3-S1.
Expression of stages of malaria control towards eradication.
