Cyrus Mugo, MBChB, MPH

Senior Research Scientist, Kenyatta National Hospital

Dr. Cyrus Mugo, MBChB, MPH, has a background training in medicine, global health, epidemiology, implementation science and information & technology. Dr. Mugo has 10-year experience in designing and managing research projects including clinical trials and implementation science projects for pediatric, adolescent and adult HIV prevention, testing, treatment and treatment support, infectious disease surveillance and other observational studies in Kenya, Nigeria and the United States. He has also gained experience in over 9 years offering clinical care in rural and urban public and private settings. This has enabled him to develop a unique perspective on the health care needs for Kenya and appropriate, adaptable solutions.

1. Mwachaka, PM, Okemwa, M, Mugo, C, Coven, S, Ellenbogen, R, Wamalwa, D et al.. Ten years of pediatric low-grade glioma care in Kenya: Outcomes, progress, and gaps toward achieving global childhood cancer equity. Neurooncol Pediatr. 2025;1 (1):wuaf008. doi: 10.1093/neuped/wuaf008. PubMed PMID:41293442 PubMed Central PMC12642936.
2. Mangale, DI, Chhun, N, Majaha, M, Martin, C, Onyango, A, Mugo, C et al.. Determinants of feasibility, acceptability and reach of mobile phone delivery of an Adolescent Transition Package (ATP) supporting the transition of youth living with HIV to adult HIV care in Kenya during the COVID-19 pandemic. BMC Health Serv Res. 2025;25 (1):1311. doi: 10.1186/s12913-025-13305-4. PubMed PMID:41053768 PubMed Central PMC12502399.
3. Barrington, WE, Kumar, R, Frivold, C, Massey, AE, Mugo, C, Cox, SN et al.. Racial affinity caucuses as anti-racist pedagogy in an epidemiology course. Am J Epidemiol. 2025;194 (12):3572-3580. doi: 10.1093/aje/kwaf172. PubMed PMID:40838590 .
4. Njuguna, I, Maleche-Obimbo, E, Mugo, C, Begnel, ER, Chebet, DJ, Onyango, JA et al.. Brief Report: Herpesvirus Viremia, ART Response, and Growth Recovery in Kenyan Children Starting Antiretroviral Therapy in Hospital. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2025;100 (4):331-335. doi: 10.1097/QAI.0000000000003741. PubMed PMID:40772656 .
5. Mugo, C, Njuguna, I, Maganga, V, Flaherty, BP, Wagner, AD, Mukumbang, FC et al.. Integration of a brief, transdiagnostic psychological intervention in the care of adolescents and young adults with HIV in Kenya: Protocol for a cluster randomized clinical trial. PLoS One. 2025;20 (6):e0325374. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0325374. PubMed PMID:40540521 PubMed Central PMC12180645.