Research
Medical Immunology
Peer-reviewed research and abstracts from Kenyan medical laboratory professionals.
Jul 2026
The role of vitamin D status on treatment outcome among HIV-1 infected children
Calleb Onyango, Maurice Songoreh (Maseno University)
Background: Kenya has a paediatric HIV burden of nearly 140,000 children, of which only 48% of those on antiretroviral therapy (ART) have achieved the desired viral suppression possibly due to vitamin D deficiency. This study explored the influence of vitamin D levels on treatment outcome among HIV-1 infected children receiving care in Kisumu County, Kenya.
Jul 2026
Prevalence of Cryptoccocal Meningitis in Advanced HIV Disease at Kitale County Hospital, Kenya
Violet Wanyonyi, Hamisi Noah, Alex Isagi, James Mairura (AMPATH, Eldoret); Seth Shikuku (Kitale County Hospital)
A study on the prevalence of Cryptococcal Meningitis among patients with advanced HIV disease presenting at Kitale County Hospital, Kenya.