Summary     
I am a gynaecologist and obstetrician doctor by Profession having qualified with an MB ChB from University of Nairobi in 1991. I then worked at Kakamega provincial general hospital as a Medical Officer Intern then moved to the ministry of health, Kenya government as a senior medical officer in 1985.

In 1992 I was confirmed to join Moi University Faculty of Health Sciences department of reproductive health as a lecturer and tutor with teaching and mentoring responsibilities for undergraduate and postgraduate students in the school of medicine, nursing and public health. I was later promoted to a senior lecturer at the department of reproductive health, school of medicine, Moi University in 2014 to date. I completed my PhD Degree in 2021

I have supervised 18 students who have successfully graduated and 3 currently ongoing
I have been involved in the development of undergraduate and Postgraduate programs in the College of Health Sciences, Moi University since 1990 and also held numerous overall responsibilities during this time in the university at large

I have been a member of the center of maternal and newborn health at the Liverpool school of tropical medicine (LSTM) since 2015 to date and also a member of clinical pastoral education planning committee since 2012 to date, a member of Kenya medic al associations (KMA) since 1985 to date, a member of the Kenya Obstetrical and Gynecological Society (KOGS) since 1990 to date and also a member of National Commission for Science, Technology And Innovation (NACOSTI) since 2018

During the past years I have collaborated with various institutions including the Center of Maternal and Newborn Health at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM)-Maternal and Perinatal death Surveillance, Indiana University-Clinical Pastoral Education, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Indiana University, Christiana Care, Massachusetts General Hospital, Columbia University & University of Colorado Denver)- Global Network for Women’s and Children’s Health Research and University of Toronto-Maternal Fetal Medicine in a number of projects

During my past years of academic work, I have been involved in 38 publications since 1997 in peer reviewed international journals through International collaborative research. I have also attended conferences, workshops, seminars and presentations over the years.

I was awarded the long service certificate Awards for providing distinguished service to Moi University given under the seal of the University in 2007 and a Presidential Award KOGS-Community from the Kenya Obstetrical and Gynecological Society for Curriculum Development for Clinical Fellowships in Gynecological Oncology and MFM 2020

I have reviewed postgraduate and undergraduate thesis for Institutional research and ethical committee (IREC-MTRH) since 2016 to date and also have been an external examiner for undergraduates and postgraduates. I am a member of the Kenya Medical Association and the Kenya Paediatrics Association.

I have been involved in 3 successful research grants awards which have been funded  with a total annual value of about $1 million per year since 2006 and grants smaller than $250,000  annually since 1994 and one ongoing grant (Prevention of maternal and neonatal death/infections with a single oral dose of azithromycin in women in labor (in low- and middle-income countries): a randomized controlled trial) whose main purpose is to test the effectiveness of a single dose of prophylactic intrapartum azithromycin compared to placebo in reducing the risk of the composite outcome of maternal death or sepsis.

Dr. Paul John Obanda Nyongesa
MB ChB, MMed
Doctor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL DETAILS:
Email: drpaulnyongesa@yahoo.com
PF. No.: 02833   Mobile No.: 0733 788 063
 Date of Birth: 30th June 1956.
 Place of Birth: Busia,
Nationality: Kenyan,
Marital Status: Married with 2 Children
POSITION TITLE:  Senior Lecturer, Department of Reproductive Health

Address: School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences
 Moi University
 Box 4606 30100
 Eldoret-Kenya.    


EDUCATION
1997     Certificate in Maternal Health, Uppsala University. Sweden. International Training in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
1996    Certificate of attendance in public health, Johns Hopkins University School of Hygiene and Public Health, Maryland, USA
1994     Certificate of attendance in public health, Aharon Ofri International Training Centre, ISRAEL International Training Program in Design, Implementation & Evaluation of Educational Programs to reduce risks of HIV Infections.
1991     Masters of Medicine Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nairobi, College of Health Sciences, Kenya
1983    Bachelor of Medicine University of Nairobi School of Medicine, Kenya (MB ChB)


EMPLOYMENT
2015 to Date         Member, Center of Maternal and Newborn Health at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM)
2014 to Date:         Senior Lecturer, Department of Reproductive Health, School of Medicine, Moi University
2012 to Date:        Member, Clinical Pastoral Education Planning committee
1992 to 2014        Lecturer and Tutor, Dept. of Reproductive Health, School of Medicine, College of Health   Sciences, Moi University Eldoret  Kenya with Teaching and Mentoring Responsibilities for Undergraduate and Post-graduate Students in the Schools of Medicine, Nursing and Public Health.
1992 to Date        Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist with Clinical Duties in the Division of Reproductive Health, Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital Eldoret, Kenya.
1985 - 1992          Senior Medical Officer, Ministry of Health, Kenya Government.
1983 - 1984        Medical Officer Intern, Kakamega Provincial General Hospital, Kakamega, Kenya.
    
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONA/MEMBERSHIP
National Professional Bodies:
1.     1985 to Date:  Kenya Medical Association (KMA)
2.    1990  to Date: Kenya Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society(KOGS)
                           Member of Local Organizing Committee
3.    2018 to Date: National Commission for Science, Technology And Innovation (NACOSTI)
Collaborations
1.    Center of Maternal and Newborn Health at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM)-Maternal and Perinatal death Surveillance
2.    Indiana University-Clinical Pastoral Education
3.    American Universities (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Indiana University, Christiana Care, Massachusetts General Hospital, Columbia University & University of Colorado Denver)- Global Network for Women’s and Children’s Health Research (Global Network)
4.    University of Toronto-Maternal Fetal Medicine
Other Experience and Professional Memberships
Moi University School Committees:
1.    2012 to 2015: Chairman Clinical Division with Responsibilities to advise Dean, School of Medicine on Clinical Standards for  Undergraduate and Postgraduate Medical Education at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital(MTRH), Eldoret, the Teaching Hospital for Moi University College of Health Sciences. Consequently, Chair of Lobby Committee for Terms and Conditions (CALL AND EXTRANEOUS ALLOWANCES) for Faculty in the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Public Health and Nursing in the College of Health Sciences.
2.    2008 to 2017: Member of Coordinating Committee, Moi University Annual International Conferences (MU-AIC) held at Margaret Thatcher Library, Main Campus, Kesses, Eldoret with responsibilities to Chair the 2nd Best Symposium in 2008, Co-Chair the Best Symposium in 2009 and Chair the Conference Excursion Committee in 2010 and the Conference Evaluation Committee in 2011.Member of Evaluation Committee in 2012.
3.    2010 to Date: Departmental Postgraduate coordinator (DPC) Department of Reproductive Health. Helped to start Master of Medicine in Reproductive Health and Subspeciality in Gynecologic Oncology Program, a program of Dept. of Reproductive Health, School of Medicine Moi University in collaboration with University of Toronto, Canada
4.    2007 to Date Coordinator of Grand Rounds: Guest Lectures and Public/Inaugural Lectures at the College of Health Sciences Moi University, Eldoret Kenya.
5.    June 2018 to date: Member of Maternal Fetal Medicine Coordinating Committee. Helped to start Clinical fellowship in Maternal Fetal Medicine Program, a program of Dept. of Reproductive Health, School of Medicine Moi University in collaboration with University of Toronto, Canada w.e.f 15th November 2018.
6.    2016 to Date: Member of Corruption Prevention Committee Moi University School of Medicine

Membership of Research Working Groups
1.    Global Network Research Working Group- Chair w.e.f February 2017
2.    Alliance for Maternal and Child Health (ALMACH) Research Working Group
3.    Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Review (MPDSR) Research Working Group helped create confidential inquiry into Maternal Deaths in Kenya.
4.    Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Research Working Group
5.    2016 to Date Reviewer of Manuscripts for Ghanaian Journal called “Advances in Sexual Medicine”
Honors:
1997 Attestation of Pilgrimage (Holy Pilgrim Status) Ministry of Foreign Affairs Center for International cooperation” MASHAV” State of Israel.
2007 Long service Award, Moi University.
23rd April 2012 to Date: Member of Eldoret Clinical Pastoral Education Planning Committee Moi University.
21st February 2015: Member of Cathedral Council Committee St Matthew’s Cathedral Eldoret.
2016 to Date: Member of Advances in Sexual Medicine Journal (ASM) Review Board.

TRAINING, COURSES, CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS ATTENDED
1.    Certificate of completion of training course titled Training Skills for Reproductive Health Professionals held in Nyeri, Kenya august 1993
2.    Certificate of completion in Basic Health Research Ethics at African Malaria Network Trust, October 2010
3.    Certificate of ALARM International Program Completion of 40 hours at Eldoret, Kenya, February 2010
4.    Attended the 1st Eldoret Oncology Symposium themed: Combined Effort to Fight Cancer in Developing Countries held at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital on 26th September 2008
5.    Certificate of Facilitation at a workshop entitled Teaching Skills in International Health Research Ethics held at Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya on February, 2012
6.    Certificate of Commendation from the 7th annual international conference theme: knowledge creation and dissemination for the realization of millennium development goals held at Moi university on September, 2011
7.    Certificate of Participation at a Maternal and Neonatal Health Nursing Curriculum Review workshop held at Moi University on august, 2011
8.    Certificate of Attendance at Alexandria Regional Centre for Women Health and Development 2nd Pan African Regional Workshop on Women’s Health and Development on January 2013
9.    Certificate of Attending the Lactation Specialist Course at Greenhils Hotel, Nyeri on February, 1986
10.    Certificate of Participating in Doctors of Philosophy in Behavioural and Social Health Sciences Curriculum Development Workshop held on April, 2016 at the Noble Conference Centre Eldoret
11.    Certificate of Facilitating in a Clinical Pastoral Education Sessions, Training of Trainers Workshop Covering Spices Model and Practicum in a Clinical Facility on June, 2015 at The Noble Hotel-Kenya
12.    Certificate of Appreciation for participating as the Co-Principle Investigator in the Antenatal Corticosteroid Trial Study that was conducted in Western Kenya on October 2011
13.    Certificate of Attending a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Kenyatta National Hospital Workshop, titled Curriculum Planning and Development in Health Professions Organized in Collaboration With John Hopkins Programme for International Education in Gynecology and Obstetrics (JHPIEGO) and Department of Reproductive Health, Moi University on February 1995 at Lake Bogoria Hotel
14.    Certificate of Completion of a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology course, titled Training Skills for Reproductive Health Professional Organized in Collaboration With John Hopkins Programme for International Education in Gynaecology and Obstetrics (JHPIEGO) on august 1993 at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
15.    Certificate of attending a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Workshop, Kenyatta National Hospital Workshop, Titled Physicians/Nurses Laparoscopy Course Organized in Collaboration with John Hopkins Programme for International Education in Gynaecology and Obstetrics (JHPIEGO) and ministry of health on May 1992 at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
16.    Certificate of attending a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Workshop, Kenyatta National Hospital Workshop, Titled The STD/Infertility Course Organized in Collaboration with John Hopkins Programme for International Education in Gynecology and Obstetrics (JHPIEGO) and Ministry of Health on May 1991 at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
17.    Certificate of Participating in the 24th Annual Scientific Conference at Sirikwa Hotel-Eldoret on February, 1999
18.    Certificate of Participation in the International Training Program themed Design Implementation and Evaluation of Educational Programs to Reduce the Risk of HIV Infections Held at the Aharon Ofri International Training Centre Mitzepe Tachel Jerusalem on October to November 1994
19.    Attestation of Pilgrimage by Virtue of Fulfilling the Biblical Injunction has Ascended to Jerusalem, The Holy City, Capital of Israel and is Henceforth Authorized to bear the title Jerusalem Pilgrim
20.    Certificate of Participation in the Annual Scientific Conference titled Development of Innovative Sub-Speciality Training in Gynecologic Oncology for Low-Income Countries Held at Sirikwa Hotel, Eldoret on February 2013

Awards
Presidential Award KOGS-Community from the Kenya Obstetrical and Gynecological Society for Curriculum Development for Clinical Fellowships in Gynecological Oncology and MFM February 2020
Long service Award Certificate from Moi University for providing distinguished service to Moi University given under the seal of the University on 19/9/2007

C. Contribution to Science
Antenatal corticosteroids to reduce preterm deaths in low-income settings: The Lancet Global Health, 2(8), e444. doi: 10.1016/S2214-109X(14)70261-X. We aimed to assess the feasibility, effectiveness, and safety of a multifaceted intervention designed to increase the use of antenatal corticosteroids at all levels of health care in low-income and middle-income countries. This was the first study of its kind in a low resource setting. Antenatal corticosteroids for pregnant women at risk of preterm birth are among the most effective hospital-based interventions to reduce neonatal mortality.
Aspirin Supplementation for Pregnancy Indicated Risk Reduction in Nulliparous Women (ASPIRIN STUDY) :( Completed); Prospective randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded clinical trial in western Kenya. This intervention has the potential to reduce the rate of preterm birth.  Given the tremendous medical, financial and emotional burden of preterm birth in the developing world and the limited resources to provide postnatal care, low dose aspirin may be just such an intervention since it is widely available, inexpensive, and safe for the mother and fetus.  A Malaria sub-study has been nested within THE ASPIRIN study to investigate, for the first time, the interaction between malaria and pregnancy starting from the first trimester. Previous studies have only focused on malaria acquired late in pregnancy.
Integrating Spiritual care into Maternity Care at a University Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret, Kenya: The Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Project at the College of Health Sciences of Moi University Eldoret, Kenya, aimed to integrate spiritual care into maternity care at The Riley Mother and Baby Hospital of The Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH), Eldoret, Kenya, in order to provide holistic quality care. Spiritual needs of mothers of neonates admitted to the Newborn Unit at the MTRH in Eldoret, Kenya were explored using a research protocol, modified North America validated tools and unstructured interview guides. Hospital chaplains were trained using a Moi University post-graduate CPE curriculum for clinical Pastoral education and care, and engaged as spiritual care givers at the Hospital. The Kenya Chaplaincy Training Centre has been established.
Prevention of maternal and neonatal death/infections with a single oral dose of azithromycin in women in labor (in low- and middle-income countries): a randomized controlled trial: (Awaiting Institutional Approval)- To test the effectiveness of a single dose of prophylactic intrapartum azithromycin compared to placebo in reducing the risk of the composite outcome of maternal death or sepsis. To separately test the effectiveness of a single oral dose of intrapartum azithromycin prophylaxis (2 g) compared to placebo in reducing the risk of the composite outcome of intrapartum/neonatal death or sepsis. Both groups will receive the routine or usual care provided at the facility during and after labor.

D.    Research Support
Research Grants/Awards & Consultancies

Ongoing
Prevention of maternal and neonatal death/infections with a single oral dose of azithromycin in women in labor (in low- and middle-income countries): a randomized controlled trial: (Awaiting Institutional Approval)- To test the effectiveness of a single dose of prophylactic intrapartum azithromycin compared to placebo in reducing the risk of the composite outcome of maternal death or sepsis. To separately test the effectiveness of a single oral dose of intrapartum azithromycin prophylaxis (2 g) compared to placebo in reducing the risk of the composite outcome of intrapartum/neonatal death or sepsis. Both groups will receive the routine or usual care provided at the facility during and after labor.
NIH BSSHWG 38 euroes
Changing Life Projects: African Identities, Moralities and Wellbeing AIM WELL PROJECT BAYREUTH 3500EUROES the aim of the study is to is to better understand differences and similarities in the relational processes of making, shaping and changing of identities and moralities across different communities but also in relation to gender and intersectionality in urban and non-urban contexts across East Africa. The proposed preliminary study will provide empirical data on the concepts of ‘identity’, “morality”, “good life” and “well-being” as well as generate some hypotheses that we will use later in our full project
LONDON IMPERIAL KES 12000000
Evaluation of the Implementation of the Updated Midwifery Syllabi for Pre-Service Training in Kenya: A Randomized Control Study LIVERPOOL 38000 EUROES preservice midwifery skills training the aim of the project is To assess whether training, additional mentoring & provision of equipment improves the quality of teaching, knowledge and the confidence of the midwifery teachers in delivering the updated curriculum integrated with the competency-based emergency obstetrics and newborn care (EmONC).

Completed
"Spiritual health of mothers and children at the Riley Mother and Baby Hospital at
MTRH Eldoret, Kenya. (Funded by IU Health and Values Program)"
The aim of the study is to assess the birth experiences of Mothers of Newborn babies at the Riley Mother Baby Hospital Moi of Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH)
Role: Co PI
Global Network for Women’s and Children’s Health Research
Aspirin Supplementation for Pregnancy Indicated Risk Reduction In Nulliparas (ASPIRIN): A Prospective randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded clinical trial in western Kenya. Role: Co –Investigator.
The aim of the study is to determine whether daily Low Dose Aspirin initiated between 6 0/7 -13 6/7 weeks and continued to 36 0/7 weeks reduces the risk of Preterm birth prior to 37 0/7 weeks GA.

Antenatal Corticosteroids Trial in Preterm Births to Increase Neonatal    Survival in Developing Countries (ACT) 2011-2013– NICHD sponsored. Role: Co –Investigator.
 
The aim of the study was to evaluate whether a multifaceted intervention to increase the use of antenatal corticosteroids, including components to improve the identification of pregnancies at high risk of preterm birth and providing and facilitating the appropriate use of steroids, will reduce neonatal mortality at 28 days of life in preterm newborns, compared with the standard delivery of care in selected populations of six countries.


E: Recent Conference Presentations

Integrating spirituality into maternity care at Riley Mother and Baby Hospital MTRH Eldoret Kenya.by Paul Nyongesa Eunice Kamaara, Josegh Katwa, Hazel Ayanga, Dinah Chelagat, Emily Choge, Mohammed Mraja, Joseph Koech, Edith Chemorion, Steve Ivy, Jim Lemons at The 41st Kenya Obstetrical and Gynecological Society annual conference, held on 15th - 17th February 2017 at Pride Inn Paradise Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa Kenya

 Kenya’s maternal mortality: Contribution by Obstetric Hemorrhage in 2014 by Paul Nyongesa, Evelyn Rotich, Philip Tonui, Omar Mohammed, Jacky Kituku, Pamela Godia, Charles Ammeh at The 41st Kenya Obstetrical and Gynecological Society annual conference, held on 15th - 17th February 2017 at Pride Inn paradise beach resort & spa, Mombasa Kenya

2016  Innovative Sub-specialty Training in Medicine in Low and Middle Income Countries- not an enigma any more by Paul Nyongesa ,Nan Okun, Heather Millar, Omenge Orango at The 40th Kenya Obstetrical and Gynecological Society Annual Conference,17-19th February 2016  at Acacia Hotel , Kisumu ,Kenya.

2016 Shifting tasks to pastoral care givers (PCGs) to improve Quality of care (QoC) at Riley Mother and Baby Hospital (RMBH) at Moi Teaching and Referral (MTRH), Eldoret Kenya by Paul Nyongesa Eunice Kamaara, Josegh Katwa, Hazel Ayanga, Dinah Chelagat, Emily Choge, Mohammed Mraja, Joseph Koech, Edith Chemorion, Steve Ivy, Jim Lemons at The 40th Kenya Obstetrical and Gynecological Society Annual Conference, 17-19th February 2016 at Acacia Hotel, Kisumu,Kenya.
Statement
Maternal and Perinatal mortalities (Maternal, Macerated stillbirths, Fresh stillbirths and early neonatal deaths) rates are unacceptably high in Kenya compared to rates in high-income countries. Furthermore; the predisposing factors that predispose to the high mortalities remain unexplained or undocumented and therefore without any intervention programs. It is for this reason that, we in Reproductive Health at Moi University, Eldoret- Kenya and Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya, will join other Collaborators to help unravel the mechanisms behind the mortalities in our setting using innovative methods available in our hospital, Moi University School of Medicine and in our collaborating institutions. We have also joined other collaborators from Indiana University to start Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) which trains chaplains to offer spiritual care to mothers at Riley Mother and Baby Hospital with the aim of improving Maternal and Newborn Health. We are grateful to have this rare opportunity.



POST GRADUATE SUPERVISION
Graduated
1.    Factors Affecting Male Partner Involvement in Antenatal Care Visit in Bondo Sub County Hospital, Siaya County, Kenya by Evans Mwanda Ogoti Moi University College of Health Sciences
2.    Female Genital Mutilation And Pregnancy Outcomes Among Women Delivered At Isiolo County Referral Hospital By Jane Nkatha Moi University School Of Medicine
3.    Outcomes of Elderly Gravida Delivering at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Eldoret –Kenya By Jackson Matioli Moi University School of Medicine
4.    Low Dose Oxytocin as an Adjunct for Foley Catheter for Cervical Ripening in Nulliparous Women at MTRH, Eldoret, Kenya: A Randomised Control Trial by Patrick Omondi Otieno Moi University School of Medicine
5.    Clinic-Pathologic Discrepancies in Diagnosis of Maternal Mortality at Moi Teaching And Referral Hospital, Eldoret, Kenya by Omar Mohamed Moi University School of Medicine
6.    Utilization of Antenatal Care Services by Pregnant Women in the First Trimester of Pregnancy in Kosirai Division, Nandi County, Kenya by Monica Limo Moi University School of Medicine
7.    Knowledge Attitudes and Practices of Women and Healthcare Workers on Focused Antenatal Care in Buret Sub County, Kenya, By Joyce Tonui Moi University School of Public Health
8.    Fetomaternal Outcomes for Mothers Undergoing Labor Inductions at Term at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital Eldoret, Kenya by Bett Kipchumba Noah Moi University School of Medicine
9.    Perinatal Outcomes of Expectant Management of Severe Preeclampsia at MTRH, Eldoret, Kenya by Ben Jumba Locho Moi University School Of Medicine
10.    Contraception in Women Aged 40 Years and Above at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Outpatient Clinics by Beatrice Jepkemoi Chesire Moi University School of Medicine
11.    Postpartum Sexual Dysfunction in Primiparas at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Eldoret, Kenya by John Odhiambo Ogot Moi University School of Medicine
12.    Body Mass Index and Pregnancy Outcomes in Expectant Women at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital by Daniel Oluoch Odour Moi University School of Medicine
13.    Islet Cell Cytoplasm Autoantibodies in Cases of Diabetes Mellitus in Women of Child Bearing Age at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Eldoret, Kenya By Rose J. Saiyabei Moi University School of Medicine


Peer-reviewed Publications   
2023
1.    Paul Nyongesa, and Benard Mwori Sorre, 'The User-Side Perspective in Leadership and Organization of Maternal and Newborn Healthcare in Low-and Middle-Income Countries', Research Developments in Medicine and Medical Science Vol. 5 (2023), 146-68 (Journal Article)
2.    E. E. Nuss, M. K. Hoffman, S. S. Goudar, A. Kavi, M. Metgud, M. Somannavar, J. Okitawutshu, A. Lokangaka, A. Tshefu, M. Bauserman, A. M. Tembo, E. Chomba, W. A. Carlo, L. Figueroa, N. F. Krebs, S. Jessani, S. Saleem, R. L. Goldenberg, K. Kurhe, P. Das, P. L. Hibberd, E. Achieng, P. Nyongesa, F. Esamai, E. A. Liechty, S. Bucher, N. Goco, J. Hemingway-Foday, J. Moore, E. M. McClure, R. M. Silver, and R. J. Derman, 'The Impact of Risk Factors on Aspirin's Efficacy for the Prevention of Preterm Birth', Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM, 5 (2023), 101095 (Journal Article)
3.    T. N. Tita, W. A. Carlo, E. M. McClure, M. Mwenechanya, E. Chomba, J. J. Hemingway-Foday, A. Kavi, M. C. Metgud, S. S. Goudar, R. Derman, A. Lokangaka, A. Tshefu, M. Bauserman, C. Bose, P. Shivkumar, M. Waikar, A. Patel, P. L. Hibberd, P. Nyongesa, F. Esamai, O. A. Ekhaguere, S. Bucher, S. Jessani, S. S. Tikmani, S. Saleem, R. L. Goldenberg, S. M. Billah, R. Lennox, R. Haque, W. Petri, L. Figueroa, M. Mazariegos, N. F. Krebs, J. L. Moore, T. L. Nolen, and M. Koso-Thomas, 'Azithromycin to Prevent Sepsis or Death in Women Planning a Vaginal Birth', N Engl J Med, 388 (2023), 1161-70 (Journal Article)
4.    J. K. Patterson, S. Neuwahl, N. Goco, J. Moore, S. S. Goudar, R. J. Derman, M. Hoffman, M. Metgud, M. Somannavar, A. Kavi, J. Okitawutshu, A. Lokangaka, A. Tshefu, C. L. Bose, A. Mwapule, M. Mwenechanya, E. Chomba, W. A. Carlo, J. Chicuy, L. Figueroa, N. F. Krebs, S. Jessani, S. Saleem, R. L. Goldenberg, K. Kurhe, P. Das, A. Patel, P. L. Hibberd, E. Achieng, P. Nyongesa, F. Esamai, S. Bucher, E. A. Liechty, B. W. Bresnahan, M. Koso-Thomas, and E. M. McClure, 'Cost-Effectiveness of Low-Dose Aspirin for the Prevention of Preterm Birth: A Prospective Study of the Global Network for Women's and Children's Health Research', Lancet Glob Health, 11 (2023), e436-e44 (Journal Article)
5.    J. Hemingway-Foday, A. Tita, E. Chomba, M. Mwenechanya, T. Mweemba, T. Nolen, A. Lokangaka, A. Tshefu Kitoto, G. Lomendje, P. L. Hibberd, A. Patel, P. K. Das, K. Kurhe, S. S. Goudar, A. Kavi, M. Metgud, S. Saleem, S. S. Tikmani, F. Esamai, P. Nyongesa, A. Sagwe, L. Figueroa, M. Mazariegos, S. M. Billah, R. Haque, M. Shahjahan Siraj, R. L. Goldenberg, M. Bauserman, C. Bose, E. A. Liechty, O. A. Ekhaguere, N. F. Krebs, R. Derman, W. A. Petri, M. Koso-Thomas, E. McClure, and W. A. Carlo, 'Prevention of Maternal and Neonatal Death/Infections with a Single Oral Dose of Azithromycin in Women in Labour in Low-Income and Middle-Income Countries (a-Plus): A Study Protocol for a Multinational, Randomised Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial', BMJ Open, 13 (2023), e068487 (Journal Article)
6.    S. Bucher, K. Nowak, K. Otieno, C. Tenge, I. Marete, F. Rutto, M. Kemboi, E. Achieng, O. A. Ekhaguere, P. Nyongesa, F. O. Esamai, and E. A. Liechty, 'Birth Weight and Gestational Age Distributions in a Rural Kenyan Population', BMC Pediatr, 23 (2023), 112 (Journal Article)
2022
7.    Paul Nyongesa, Faith Yego, Philiph Tonui, Peter Itsura, Bennad Sorre, and Egessah Omar, 'Strengthening Weak Healthcare Systems for Maternal and Neonatal Care in Low and Middle Income Countries: The Missing Link', Advances in Sexual Medicine, 12 (2022), 18-33 (Journal Article)
8.    P. Omondi, P. Nyongesa, B. K. Chemalan, and P. Itsura, 'Low-Dose Oxytocin as an Adjunct to Foley Catheter for Cervical Ripening in Nulliparous Women at MTRH, Eldoret, Kenya: A Randomized Controlled Trial', Int J Gynaecol Obstet, 157 (2022), 397-404 (Journal Article)
9.    M. Dickinson Fiona, Allott Helen, Nyongesa Paul, Eyinde Martin, M. Muchemi Onesmus, W. Karangau Stephen, Ogoti Evans, A. Shaban Nassir, Godia Pamela, Nyaga Lucy, and A. Ameh Charles, 'It’s Complicated…: Exploring the Missed Opportunities and Reasons for Non-Performance of Assisted Vaginal Births in Kenya', medRxiv (2022), 2022.12.21.22283818 (Journal Article)
2021
10.    Paul O Nyongesa, Faith H Yego, Philip K Tonui, Benard M Sorre, and Omar Egessah, 'Maternal Danger Signs in Pregnancy: Adoption of a Four-Delay Model in Healthcare in Matayos Subcounty, Busia, Kenya', Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of Eastern and Central Africa (2021) (Journal Article)
11.    V. L. Short, M. Hoffman, M. Metgud, A. Kavi, S. S. Goudar, J. Okitawutshu, A. Tshefu, C. L. Bose, M. Mwenechanya, E. Chomba, W. A. Carlo, L. Figueroa, A. Garces, N. F. Krebs, S. Jessani, S. Saleem, R. L. Goldenberg, P. K. Das, A. Patel, P. L. Hibberd, E. Achieng, P. Nyongesa, F. Esamai, S. Bucher, K. J. Nowak, N. Goco, T. L. Nolen, E. M. McClure, M. Koso-Thomas, M. Miodovnik, and R. J. Derman, 'Safety of Daily Low-Dose Aspirin Use During Pregnancy in Low-Income and Middle-Income Countries', AJOG Glob Rep, 1 (2021) (Journal Article)
2020
12.    Melissa Bauserman, Vanessa R. Thorsten, Tracy L. Nolen, Jackie Patterson, Adrien Lokangaka, Antoinette Tshefu, Archana B. Patel, Patricia L. Hibberd, Ana L. Garces, Lester Figueroa, Nancy F. Krebs, Fabian Esamai, Paul Nyongesa, Edward A. Liechty, Waldemar A. Carlo, Elwyn Chomba, Shivaprasad S. Goudar, Avinash Kavi, Richard J. Derman, Sarah Saleem, Saleem Jessani, Sk Masum Billah, Marion Koso-Thomas, Elizabeth M. McClure, Robert L. Goldenberg, and Carl Bose, 'Maternal Mortality in Six Low and Lower-Middle Income Countries from 2010 to 2018: Risk Factors and Trends', Reproductive Health, 17 (2020), 173 (Journal Article)
13.    Matthew K. Hoffman, Shivaprasad S. Goudar, Bhalachandra S. Kodkany, Mrityunjay Metgud, Manjunath Somannavar, Jean Okitawutshu, Adrien Lokangaka, Antoinette Tshefu, Carl L. Bose, Abigail Mwapule, Musaku Mwenechanya, Elwyn Chomba, Waldemar A. Carlo, Javier Chicuy, Lester Figueroa, Ana Garces, Nancy F. Krebs, Saleem Jessani, Farnaz Zehra, Sarah Saleem, Robert L. Goldenberg, Kunal Kurhe, Prabir Das, Archana Patel, Patricia L. Hibberd, Emmah Achieng, Paul Nyongesa, Fabian Esamai, Edward A. Liechty, Norman Goco, Jennifer Hemingway-Foday, Janet Moore, Tracy L. Nolen, Elizabeth M. McClure, Marion Koso-Thomas, Menachem Miodovnik, R. Silver, Richard J. Derman, Emmah Achieng, Melissa Bauserman, Carl Bose, Sherri Bucher, Waldemar Carlo, Umesh S. Charantimath, Javier Chicuy, Elwyn Chomba, Prabir Das, Richard Derman, Fabian Esamai, Lester Figueroa, M. S. Ganachari, Ana Garces, Noman Goco, Robert Goldenberg, Shivaprasad Goudar, Jennifer Hemingway-Foday, Patricia Hibberd, Matthew Hoffman, Narayan V. Honnungar, Saleem Jessani, Avinash Kavi, Bhalachandra Kodkany, Marion Koso-Thomas, Nancy Krebs, Yogesh Kumar Shashikanth, Kunal Kurhe, Edward Liechty, Adrien Lokangaka, Emily MacGuire, Ashalata A. Mallapur, Elizabeth McClure, Mrityunjay Metgud, Menachem Miodovnik, Janet Moore, Abigail Mwapule, Musaku Mwenechanya, Farnaz Naqvi, Seemab Naqvi, Robert Nathan, Tracy Nolen, Paul Nyongesa, Jean Okitawutshu, Suchita Parepalli, Archana Patel, Umesh Y. Ramadurg, Sarah Saleem, Robert Silver, Manjunath Somannavar, Zahid Soomro, Antoinette Tshefu, Sunil S. Vernekar, Dennis Wallace, and Farnaz Zehra, 'Low-Dose Aspirin for the Prevention of Preterm Delivery in Nulliparous Women with a Singleton Pregnancy (Aspirin): A Randomised, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial', The Lancet, 395 (2020), 285-93
14.    Irene Marete, Osayame Ekhaguere, Carla M. Bann, Sherri L. Bucher, Paul Nyongesa, Archana B. Patel, Patricia L. Hibberd, Sarah Saleem, Robert L. Goldenberg, Shivaprasad S. Goudar, Richard J. Derman, Ana L. Garces, Nancy F. Krebs, Elwyn Chomba, Waldemar A. Carlo, Adrien Lokangaka, Melissa Bauserman, Marion Koso-Thomas, Janet L. Moore, Elizabeth M. McClure, and Fabian Esamai, 'Regional Trends in Birth Weight in Low- and Middle-Income Countries 2013–2018', Reproductive Health, 17 (2020), 176 (Journal Article)
15.    O. Mohammed, P. Nyongesa, B. Macharia, J. Odunga, and J Marsha, 'Clinico-Pathologic Discrepancies in Diagnosis of Maternal Mortality at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Eldoret, Kenya', World Journal of Medical Education and Research, 22 (2020), 19-32 (Journal Article)
16.    Archana B. Patel, Elizabeth M. Simmons, Sowmya R. Rao, Janet Moore, Tracy L. Nolen, Robert L. Goldenberg, Shivaprasad S. Goudar, Manjunath S. Somannavar, Fabian Esamai, Paul Nyongesa, Ana L. Garces, Elwyn Chomba, Musaku Mwenechanya, Sarah Saleem, Farnaz Naqvi, Melissa Bauserman, Sherri Bucher, Nancy F. Krebs, Richard J. Derman, Waldemar A. Carlo, Marion Elizabeth M. Koso-ThomasMcClure, and Patricia L. Hibberd, 'Evaluating the Effect of Care around Labor and Delivery Practices on Early Neonatal Mortality in the Global Network’s Maternal and Newborn Health Registry', Reproductive Health, 17 (2020), 156 (Journal Article)
17.    Paul Nyongesa, Eunice Kamaara, Hazel O. Ayanga, Joseph Mothaly, Simon Peter Akim, Steven Ivy, and James Lemons, 'Integrating Spiritual Care into Maternity Care at a University Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret, Kenya: Challenges, Lessons and Way Forward', Health and Social Care Chaplaincy, 7 (2020), 168-215 (Journal Article)
18.    Eunice Karanja Kamaara, Paul Nyongesa, Hazel O. Ayanga, Emily J. Choge-Kerama, Dinah Chelagat, Joseph K. Koech, Mohamed Mraja, Edith K. Chemorion, Joseph Mothaly, Lucy Kiyiapi, Joseph Katwa, Jack Odunga, and James Lemons, 'Hospital-Based Spiritual Care for Mothers of Neonates at RMBH in Eldoret, Kenya: A Situational Analysis', Health and Social Care Chaplaincy, 7 (2020), 145-67 (Journal Article)
2019
19.    Paul Nyongesa, Eunice Kamaara, Hazel Ayanga, Joseph Mothaly, Simon Akim, Steven Ivy, and James Lemons, 'Integrating Spiritual Care into Maternity Care at a University Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret, Kenya: Challenges, Lessons and Way Forward', Health and Social Care Chaplaincy, 7 (2019), 168-215.
20.    Eunice Kamaara, Paul Nyongesa, Hazel Ayanga, Emily Choge, Dinah Chelagat, Joseph Koech, Mohamed Mraja, Edith Chemorion, Joseph Mothaly, Lucy Kiyiapi, Joseph Katwa, Jack Odunga, and James Lemons, 'Hospital-Based Spiritual Care for Mothers of Neonates at Rmbh in Eldoret, Kenya: A Situational Analysis', Health and Social Care Chaplaincy, 7 (2019), 145-67.
21.    Jumba B, Nyongesa P, Tonui P, and Odunga J, 'Perinatal Outcomes of Expectant Management of Severe Preeclampsia at MTRH', World Journal of Medical Education and Research, 18 (2019) [Journal Article]
22.    Chesir L, Baliddawa JB, and Nyongesa P, 'The Practice of the Informed Consent Process on Survey Studies Involving Healthcare Providers as Participants at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital', World Journal of Medical Education and Research, 20 (2019) [Journal Article]
2018
23.    D Oluoch, P Nyongesa, E Mwaliko, and J Odunga, 'Body Mass Index and Pregnancy Outcomes in Expectant Women at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Eldoret Kenya', World Journal of Medical Education and Research, 17 (2018), 23-35 (Journal Article)
2017
24.    Robert L. Goldenberg, Sarah Saleem, Sumera Ali, Janet L. Moore, Adrien Lokangako, Antoinette Tshefu, Musaku Mwenechanya, Elwyn Chomba, Ana Garces, Lester Figueroa, Shivaprasad Goudar, Bhalachandra Kodkany, Archana Patel, Fabian Esamai, Paul Nyongesa, Margo S. Harrison, Melissa Bauserman, Carl L. Bose, Nancy F. Krebs, K. Michael Hambidge, Richard J. Derman, Patricia L. Hibberd, Edward A. Liechty, Dennis D. Wallace, Jose M. Belizan, Menachem Miodovnik, Marion Koso-Thomas, Waldemar A. Carlo, Alan H. Jobe, and Elizabeth M. McClure, 'Maternal near Miss in Low-Resource Areas', International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, 138 (2017), 347-55 (Journal Article)
25.    P. Godia, E. Mugambi, V. Adeke, H. Smith, C. Ameh, P. Nyongesa, J. Adhoga, E. Awinja, E. Rotich, JW. Nganga, D. Kariuki, SM. Kigondu, S. Kamami, A. Gituto, M. Aketch, E. Washika, J. Patrick, and W. Muthigani, 'Saving Mothers Lives: Confidential Enquiry into Maternal Death - Department of Family Health, MOH, Kenya. Accessed on 02/06/21; Available at:https://familyhealth.go.ke/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/CEMD-Main-Report-S..., Ministry of Health, (2017) (Government Document)
2016
26.    I Hudson, PM Gatongi, P Nyongesa, J Makwali, and M Mudany, 'The Impact of Birth Preparedness on Pregnancy Outcome: Findings from Lurambi Sub County, Kakamega County, Kenya', Journal of Pregnancy and Child Health, 3 (2016), 269 (Journal Article)
2015
27.    Fernando Althabe, José M. Belizán, Elizabeth M. McClure, Jennifer Hemingway-Foday, Mabel Berrueta, Agustina Mazzoni, Alvaro Ciganda, Shivaprasad S. Goudar, Bhalachandra S. Kodkany, Niranjana S. Mahantshetti, Sangappa M. Dhaded, Geetanjali M. Katageri, Mrityunjay C. Metgud, Anjali M. Joshi, Mrutyunjaya B. Bellad, Narayan V. Honnungar, Richard J. Derman, Sarah Saleem, Omrana Pasha, Sumera Ali, Farid Hasnain, Robert L. Goldenberg, Fabian Esamai, Paul Nyongesa, Silas Ayunga, Edward A. Liechty, Ana L. Garces, Lester Figueroa, K. Michael Hambidge, Nancy F. Krebs, Archana Patel, Anjali Bhandarkar, Manjushri Waikar, Patricia L. Hibberd, Elwyn Chomba, Waldemar A. Carlo, Angel Mwiche, Melody Chiwila, Albert Manasyan, Sayury Pineda, Sreelatha Meleth, Vanessa Thorsten, Kristen Stolka, Dennis D. Wallace, Marion Koso-Thomas, Alan H. Jobe, and Pierre M. Buekens, 'A Population-Based, Multifaceted Strategy to Implement Antenatal Corticosteroid Treatment Versus Standard Care for the Reduction of Neonatal Mortality Due to Preterm Birth in Low-Income and Middle-Income Countries: The Act Cluster-Randomised Trial', The Lancet, 385 (2015), 629-39 (Journal Article)
28.    Paul Nyongesa, and Jack Odunga, 'Contraceptive Use in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Sociocultural Context', International Journal of Public Health Research, 3 (2015), 336-39 (Journal Article)
2014
29.    Faith Yego, Catherine D’Este, Julie Byles, Paul Nyongesa, and Jennifer Stewart Williams, 'A Case-Control Study of Risk Factors for Fetal and Early Neonatal Deaths in a Tertiary Hospital in Kenya', BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 14 (2014), 389 (Journal Article)
30.    Faith Yego, Catherine D’Este, Julie Byles, Jennifer Stewart Williams, and Paul Nyongesa, 'Risk Factors for Maternal Mortality in a Tertiary Hospital in Kenya: A Case Control Study', BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 14 (2014), 38 (Journal Article)
31.    Stanslaus Musyoki, Simeon Mining, and Paul Nyongesa, 'Level of CD8 T Lymphocytes Activation in HIV-Infected Pregnant Women: In the Context of CD38 and HLA-Dr Activation Markers', Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases, 2014 (2014), 715279 (Journal Article)
2013
32.    Faith Yego, Jennifer Stewart Williams, Julie Byles, Paul Nyongesa, Wilson Aruasa, and Catherine D'Este, 'A Retrospective Analysis of Maternal and Neonatal Mortality at a Teaching and Referral Hospital in Kenya', Reproductive Health, 10 (2013), 13 (Journal Article)
2012
33.    Stanslaus K. Musyoki, Simeon. Mining, and Paul Nyongesa, 'Comparison of Total White Blood Cells and Lymphocytes between Pregnant and Non-Pregnant Women Infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus', Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences, 2 (2012), 562-66 (Journal Article)
34.    J Gudu, D Gichoya, P Nyongesa, and A Muumbo, 'Development of a Medical Expert System as an Expert Knowledge Sharing Tool on Diagnosis and Treatment of Hypertension in Pregnancy', International Journal of Bioscience, Biochemistry and Bioinformatics, 2 (2012), 297 (Journal Article)
35.    Jael Gudu, David Gichoya, AM Muumbo, and Paul Nyongesa, 'E-Medical Consultation for Diagnosis and Treatment of Hypertension in Pregnancy: An Opportunity to Achieve the 5th Millennium Development Goal in Kenya', Technical University of Kenya Institutional Repository (2012) (Journal Article)
36.    Musyoki, S., Mining S. K., Nyongesa P. (2012) The Effect of Pregnancy on Immune Responses in HIV Infection: A comparison of Immunological Markers of HIV Infected Pregnant and Non-pregnant Women: Kenya J. Health Sci. (Journal Article)
1998
37.    Nyongesa, P. (1998).’ Health and Rights: Introduction of a Norplant Insertion and Removal Service at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital’. Sexual and Reproductive Reports of participants, Advanced International Training Program Africa Kafue Gorge Zambia (Conference Paper- Oral presentation)
1997
38.    E. O. Were, J. Z. Kendall, and P. Nyongesa, 'Randomised Clinical Trial to Determine Optimum Initiation Time of Norgestrel-Progestin Only Contraception in Eldoret Teaching Hospital, Kenya', East Afr Med J, 74 (1997), 103-7 (Journal Article)


Referees
1.    Prof Edwin O. Were
Professor of reproductive health
Former Head of Dept. Reproductive Health
School of Medicine
College of Health Schences
Moi University
Box 4606-30100
Eldoret-Kenya
Cell +254733759942
Email: eowere@gmail.com

2.    Prof B. O. Khwa-Otsyula
Professor of Surgery
Department of Surgery and anaesthesiology
School of Medicine
College of Health Schences
Moi University
Box 4606-30100
Eldoret-Kenya
Cell +254722654110
Email: barasaotsyula@yahoo.com

3.    Prof Simeon K. Mining
Professor of immunology
Former Head of Dept. Reproductive Health
Director of reserch
Moi University
Box 4606-30100
Eldoret-Kenya
Cell +254722726192
Email: smining57@gmail.com