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.

Publications

  1. Mtisi, TJ, Montano, MA, Chagomerana, MB, Bula, A, Dunda, W, Mugisha, NM et al.. Application of Process Mapping to catalyze integration of HIV services in cancer care. Res Sq. 2026; :. doi: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-9248594/v1. PubMed PMID:41960310 PubMed Central PMC13060517.
  2. Macharia, P, Block Ngaybe, MG, Ravi, P, Moraa, H, Hamzazai, W, Moikobu, B et al.. Perspectives of adolescents and young people on Digital Health Interventions and their impact on health knowledge. PLOS Glob Public Health. 2026;6 (4):e0005611. doi: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0005611. PubMed PMID:41945604 PubMed Central PMC13056157.
  3. Oja, D, Kundu, C, Onyango, A, Mugo, C, Njuguna, I, Morra, H et al.. Navigating viral load information flow and provider decision-making for adolescent clients at HIV clinics in Kenya. HIV Res Clin Pract. 2026;27 (1):2650034. doi: 10.1080/25787489.2026.2650034. PubMed PMID:41923269 .
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
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