Kenneth Ngure MPH, MSc, PhD

Affiliate Associate Professor, Global Health

Dr. Kenneth Kairu Ngure, MPH, MSc, PhD, is an associate professor and chair of the Department of Community Health at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya and affiliate associate professor at the Department of Global Health, University of Washington. He is a recognized scientist in the fields of behavioral research, family planning, HIV Prevention and his current interests include antiretroviral based HIV prevention, HIV self-testing and interventions to reduce the risk of HIV transmission during peri-conception and pregnancy among HIV serodiscordant couples. Dr. Ngure is also an elected member of the Governing Council of International AIDS Society (IAS) representing African, where he also sits in the Executive Board.

Publications

  1. Adhiambo, HF, Thomas, K, Coe, MM, Oluoch, L, Ihaji, V, Kerubo, MB et al.. Applying FRAME-IS to characterize provider-led adaptations to a cervical cancer prevention intervention in Kenya. Implement Sci Commun. 2026; :. doi: 10.1186/s43058-026-00883-5. PubMed PMID:41731591 .
  2. Roche, SD, Kamolloh, K, Thuo, N, Opiyo, M, Ogello, V, Odira, A et al.. Implementing long-acting injectable HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis services at private pharmacies in Kenya: client, pharmacy provider and key stakeholder perspectives on potential challenges and opportunities. BMJ Glob Health. 2026;11 (1):. doi: 10.1136/bmjgh-2025-019210. PubMed PMID:41605547 PubMed Central PMC12853430.
  3. Kareithi, T, Roche, SD, Meisner, A, Omollo, V, Ong'wen, PA, Harkey, K et al.. Testing different models of pharmacy-based HIV pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis initiation and management in Kenya: protocol for a cluster-randomized controlled trial. Trials. 2025;27 (1):95. doi: 10.1186/s13063-025-09384-7. PubMed PMID:41466427 PubMed Central PMC12866470.
  4. Kiptinness, C, Mureithi, MW, Osoti, A, Wairimu, N, Githuku, DM, Okello, P et al.. Acceptability of secondary distribution of HIV self-testing kits in central Kenya: a qualitative study on the perspectives of people living with HIV, their sexual partners, and healthcare providers. AIDS Care. 2025; :1-11. doi: 10.1080/09540121.2025.2605486. PubMed PMID:41416962 .
  5. Heffron, R, Etyang, L, Nyerere, B, Wanyama, I, Zia, Y, Schaafsma, T et al.. Phone calls to enhance PrEP persistence among Kenyan women accessing postabortal care: a cluster randomized trial. Front Reprod Health. 2025;7 :1709721. doi: 10.3389/frph.2025.1709721. PubMed PMID:41394015 PubMed Central PMC12695733.
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