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Population: 182 000
Kenya Medical Research Institute/CDC
NYANDO HEALTH AND DEMOGRAPHIC SURVEILLANCE SITE (NHDSS) AHERO CLINICAL TRIALS UNIT, KISUMU-KENYA
LOCATION AND PROFILE
The Nyando HDSS site is located in Nyando Sub- County, Kisumu County. The sub-county covers an area of 446.1 km² Area East of Kisumu City along the shores of Lake Victoria the African second largest fresh water lake in the world. It is situated along the Winam Gulf between longitudes 34.78º East and 35.75º East, and latitude 0.12º North and 0.33º South. The altitude ranges from 840m to 3200m
Set up in 2019, the NHDSS was established to support research on malaria prevalence and transmission pattern in the Eastern part of Kisumu County in Kenya. One of the most important recent changes that the NHDSS has introduced is the collection of malaria vaccine vaccination details for children below the age of 5 years, the change was initiated by the need to track all the EPI MAL 003 study participants who had received the vaccine. These changes became operational in early 2022. The current population under surveillance is 182,000.
Established under the Clinical Trial Division of the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) to facilitate clinical trials and longitudinal research endeavors, the Ahero Clinical Trial Unit serves as a pivotal hub for conducting various phases of clinical trials, ranging from early-phase studies to late-stage trials. As such the Ahero Clinical Trial Unit’s Surveillance system serves a crucial role in gathering comprehensive and demographic data. Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and staffed by experienced medical professionals and researchers, the unit is dedicated to advancing medical knowledge and improving healthcare outcomes.
Collaborating with local communities and international partners, the unit plays a vital role in addressing public health challenges and developing innovative healthcare solutions tailored to the needs of the region.
SITE LEADER AND DIRECTOR:
The site director is Dr. Bernhards Ogutu (MBChB, MMed, PhD)
