Selected publications
2026
Investigating the Sudan virus outbreak in Uganda through the deployment of a mobile laboratory
- Pimundu G, Muyigi T, Nambozo EJ, Okiira C, Kanamwanji B, Nalwanga R, Sekate J, Mugabe R, Naiga J, Sewanyana I, Lutwama J, Balinandi S, Kaleebu P, Aceng JR, Atwiine D, Mwebesa H, Bosa HK, Kagirita A, Olaro C, Nsawotebba A, Achol E, Lagu H, Nzeyimana E, May J, Gehre F, Affara M, Nabadda S
- BMC Infect Dis. 2026 Jan 16;26(1):175
Genomic Insights into Marburg Virus Strains from 2023 and 2025 Outbreaks in Kagera, Tanzania
- Mapunda LA, Beyanga M, Moremi N, Hakizimana JN, Kamori D, Chacha A, Mgimba E, Mrosso D, Mwafulango AE, Mushumbusi J, Ndunguru F, Abdul S, Mkumbo E, Kelly ME, Barnadas C, Mmbaga V, Kishimba R, Laizer S, Kapologwe N, Kiremeji M, Sylvanus E, Samwel A, Nungu S, Achol E, Nguinkal J, Lagu HI, Affara M, Gehre F, Sindato C, Mangu C, Ntinginya EN, Murugwa S, Angra P, Whitmer S, Mgomella G, Swaminathan M, Gatei W, Wanjohi D, Tessema S, Kebede Y, Aboud S, Sagoe-Moses C, Magesa A, Misinzo G, Nagu T, Magembe G
- Emerg Infect Dis. 2026 Jan;32(1):55-62
2025
Strategies and challenges in containing antimicrobial resistance in East Africa: a focus on laboratory-based surveillance
- Molina A, Ihorimbere T, Nzoyikorera N, Nambozo EJ, Namubiru S, Nabadda S, Pimundu G, Githii SM, Nykwe GA, Abias AG, Msigwa FL, Ndagula R, Moremi N, Rwanyagatare F, Tuyishimire J, Mukankwiro T, Gahamanyi N, Mukagatare I, Lamshöft M, Nguinkal JA, Achol E, Lagu HI, Nzeyimana E, May J, Gehre F, Affara M
- Antimicrob Resist Infect Control. 2025 Nov 7;14(1):134. doi: 10.1186/s13756-025-01662-y. PMID: 41199307; PMCID: PMC12593786
Assessing rapid response mobile laboratory (RRML) capacities in Europe and Africa to improve One Health disease surveillance activities and pandemic preparedness across two continents
- Trojnacki A, Nguinkal JA, May J, Rainer K, Duscher GG, Winkelmayer L, Ungureanu A, Jaho E, Vlachostergiou A, Suciu G, Stalidi C, Marcu L, Annus H, Kamdron K, Aasamäe A, Groschup M, Dietze K, Knauf S, Keller M, Mellou K, Politi L, Neubauer G, Ignjatović D, Melo AM, Peham JR, Affara M, Gehre F
- One Health Outlook. 2025 Oct 23;7(1):53. doi: 10.1186/s42522-025-00180-6. PMID: 41131594; PMCID: PMC12548259
Genetic and Epidemiological Insights Into Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections: A Comparative Study of Hospitalized Versus Community Cases in Portugal (2021-2023)
- Lança M, Gaio V, Rodrigues AP, Henriques C, Gomes L, Dias D, de Jesus Chasqueira M, Guiomar R, Melo A
- Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2025 Oct;19(10):e70147. doi: 10.1111/irv.70147. PMID: 41078243; PMCID: PMC12516350
A capacity strengthening model toward self-reliant and sustainable one-health workforce in six East African Community Partner States
- Nguinkal JA, Gehre F, Lagu HI, Achol E, Nzeyimana E, Kiiru JN, Nyandwi J, Dumo GW, Moremi N, Nabadda SN, Mukagatare I, Molina A, May J, Affara M.
- Front Public Health. 2025 Jul 24;13:1636817. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1636817. PMID: 40777654; PMCID: PMC12328454
Prevalence and Molecular Characterization of Cryptosporidium Species in Diarrheic Children in Cameroon
- Sone B, Ambe LA, Ampama MN, Ajohkoh C, Che D, Nguinkal JA, Taubert A, Hermosilla C, Kamena F
- Pathogens. 2025 Mar 14;14(3):287. doi: 10.3390/pathogens14030287. PMID: 40137772; PMCID: PMC11945035
2024
Rapid regional mobile laboratory response and genomic monkeypox virus (MPXV) surveillance in seven East African Community partner states, August 2024: preparedness activities for the ongoing outbreak
- Gehre F, Nzeyimana E, Lagu HI, Achol E, Nguinkal JA, Kezakarayagwa E, Ihorimbere T, Nzoyikorera N, Kabatesi F, Uwineza MN, Roba A, Ndia MN, Kiiru JN, Nykwec GA, Chot Moun IG, Aguer MA, Maror JA, Dumo GW, Losuba M, Deng LL, Omari N, Ochido G, Melo AM, Mtesigwa Mkama PB, Mgimba E, Francis MF, Mapunda LA, Magesa A, Moremi N, Pimundu G, Muyigi T, Nabadda SN, Kabalisa E, Mukagatare I, Mukadi-Bamuleka D, Kamangu EN, May J, Affara M.
- Euro Surveill. 2024 Aug;29(35). doi: 10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2024.29.35.2400541. PMID: 39212058
Assessment of the pathogen genomics landscape highlights disparities and challenges for effective AMR Surveillance and outbreak response in the East African community
- Nguinkal JA, Zoclanclounon YAB, Molina A, Roba A, Nyakio NM, Lokamar PN, Nzoyikorera N, Ihorimbere T, Nyandwi J, Aguer MA, Maror JA, Lokore ML, Francis MF, Mapunda LA, Beyanga M, Muyigi T, Pimundu G, Nabadda SN, Kabalisa E, Umuringa JD, Tare IM, Lagu HI, Achol E, May J, Affara M, Gehre F.
- BMC Public Health. 2024 Jun 5;24(1):1500. doi: 10.1186/s12889-024-18990-0. PMID: 38840103; PMCID: PMC11151545.
The use of Kudoh method for culture of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Mycobacterium africanum in The Gambia
- Jobarteh T, Otu J, Gitteh E, Mendy FS, Faal-Jawara TI, Ofori-Anyinam B, Sarr B, Riley AJ, Ayorinde A, de Jong BC, Kampmann B, Secka O, Gehre F.
- PLoS One. 2024 Mar 27;19(3):e0300042. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0300042. PMID: 38536821; PMCID: PMC10971581.
2023
Molecular Characterization and Phylogenetic Analysis of Dengue Fever Viruses in Three Outbreaks in Tanzania Between 2017 and 2019
- Kelly ME, Msafiri F, Affara M, Gehre F, Moremi N, Mghamba J, Misinzo G, Thye T, Gatei W, Whistler T, Joachim A, Lema N, Santiago GA.
- PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2023 Apr 26;17(4):e0011289. doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0011289. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37099594.
The East African Community's mobile laboratory network's rapid response during the first 2 weeks of the Ebola Sudan virus disease (SVD) outbreak in Uganda and pandemic preparedness activities in South Sudan, Rwanda, Tanzania, Burundi, Kenya
- Gehre F, Lagu H, Achol E, Omari N, Ochido G, Duraffour S, Hinzmann J, Kezakarayagwa E, Kabatesi F, Nkeshimana A, Nyandwi J, Samson DD, Nykwec GA, Lokore ML, Deng LL, Kelly ME, Mkama PBM, Magesa A, Beyanga M, Roba A, Ndia M, Lokamar P, Kiiru J, Kabanda A, Mukagatare I, Kabalisa E, Rutayisire R, Sewanyana I, Nambozo EJ, Muyigi T, Pimundu G, May J, Katende M, Nabadda S, Nzeyimana E, Affara M.
- BMJ Glob Health. 2022 Dec;7(12):e011073. doi: 10.1136/bmjgh-2022-011073. PMID: 36524412; PMCID: PMC9748913.
Regional Evaluation of Two SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Rapid Diagnostic Tests in East Africa
- Affara M, Lagu HI, Achol E, Omari N, Ochido G, Kezakarayagwa E, Kabatesi F, Nduwimana C, Nkeshimana A, Duku Samson D, Awin Nykwec G, Daniel Wani Lako J, Lasuba M, Lojok Deng L, Ezekiely Kelly M, Bernard Mtesigwa Mkama P, Magesa A, Said Ali S, Amour Rashid S, Pimundu G, Muyigi T, Ndidde Nabadda S, Rutayisire R, Kabanda A, Kabalisa E, May J, Nzeyimana E, Katende M, Gehre F.
- Microbiol Spectr. 2023 Apr 3:e0489522. doi: 10.1128/spectrum.04895-22. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37010436.
2022
The East African Community's mobile laboratory network's rapid response during the first 2 weeks of the Ebola Sudan virus disease (SVD) outbreak in Uganda and pandemic preparedness activities in South Sudan, Rwanda, Tanzania, Burundi, Kenya
- Gehre F, Lagu H, Achol E, Omari N, Ochido G, Duraffour S, Hinzmann J, Kezakarayagwa E, Kabatesi F, Nkeshimana A, Nyandwi J, Samson DD, Nykwec GA, Lokore ML, Deng LL, Kelly ME, Mkama PBM, Magesa A, Beyanga M, Roba A, Ndia M, Lokamar P, Kiiru J, Kabanda A, Mukagatare I, Kabalisa E, Rutayisire R, Sewanyana I, Nambozo EJ, Muyigi T, Pimundu G, May J, Katende M, Nabadda S, Nzeyimana E, Affara M
- BMJ Glob Health. 2022 Dec;7(12):e011073. doi: 10.1136/bmjgh-2022-011073
2021
The East African Community (EAC) mobile laboratory networks in Kenya, Burundi, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, and South Sudan-from project implementation to outbreak response against Dengue, Ebola, COVID-19, and epidemic-prone diseases
- Affara M, Lagu HI, Achol E, Karamagi R, Omari N, Ochido G, Kezakarayagwa E, Kabatesi F, Nkeshimana A, Roba A, Ndia MN, Abudo MU, Kabanda A, Mpabuka E, Mwikarago EI, Kutjok PE, Samson DD, Deng LL, Moremi N, Kelly ME, Mkama PBM, Magesa A, Balinandi SK, Pimundu G, Nabadda SN, Puradiredja DI, Hinzmann J, Duraffour S, Gabriel M, Ruge G, Loag W, Ayiko R, Sonoiya SS, May J, Katende MJ, Gehre F
- BMC Med. 2021 Jul 9;19(1):160. doi: 10.1186/s12916-021-02028-y
Lessons Learned From a Large Cross-Border Field Simulation Exercise to Strengthen Emergency Preparedness in East Africa, 2019
- Hilary Njenge, * Frederik Copper, * Allan Bell, Denis Charles, Lucia Mullen, Cindy Chiu de Va ́zquez, Timothy Wesonga, James Nyongesa Wakhungu, Michael Katende, Edward Areuse Komba, Pauline Nandako Nafula Kituyi, Vida Mmbaga, Toba Nguvila, Mary Archson Makata, Harrison Chinyuka, Stephane de La Rocque, Rajesh Sreedharan, Mary Stephen, Landry Ndriko Mayigane, Grace Elizabeth Bai Saguti, Nollascus Ganda, John Gachohi, Jackline Mosinya Nyaberi, Damascent Kabanda, Fahari Marwa, Athman Mwatondo, Geoffrey Gitau Mukora, Justino Mutisya Muinde, Stephen Komora, Charles Msangi, Benezeth Lutege Malinda, Vones Uiso, Charles Mwaipopo, Thomas Daido Dulu, Florian Gehre, Muna Affara, Florian Mutabazi, David Balikowa, Simon Wathigo Kiarie, James Kivuva, Caroline Wambua, Willy Were, Patrick Marabu Nyakundi, Lyndah Makayotto, Mary Njoroge, Geoffrey Misati Kebaki, Emanuel Senyaeli Swai, Enock Kasyombe Mwakyusa, George Kauki, Folorunso Oludayo Fasina, Kenneth Byoona, East African Community Secretariat Mobile Laboratories Rapid Regional Response Team, Solomon Fisseha Woldetsadik, Mpairwe Allan, Julius Wekesa, Miriam Nanyunja, Freddy Banza Mutoka, David Knaggs, Ngoy Nsenga, Ali Ahmed Yahaya, Ambrose Talisuna, Abbas Omaar, Zheng Jie Marc Ho, Nirmal Kandel, and Stella Chungong (*Co-first authors).
- Health Security Volume 19, Number 4, 2021 Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. DOI: 10.1089/hs.2020.0162.
