Primary objective of this training is to enhance retention by 98% of enrolled participant in ECHO Study and to empower them with skills. ECHO Club objective is:-

ECHO STUDY COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD TRAINING 21ST-23TH FEBRUARY 2018 Community Advisory Board (CAB) is a group of individuals drawn from the same community from which study participants are drawn to ensure that community norms and values are taken into consideration. They ensure community participation and give feedback to the study from the community.  It is established as an advisory and scrutiny body to help meet the study’s commitment to openness and transparency; to advise on questions of inclusivity; to act as a source of guidance on governance and operational issues that may arise from time to time. They ensure community participation and give feedback to the study from the community and vice versa. The mission of the CAB is to provide opportunities for the community to understand clinical research; voice concerns from community regarding ECHO study, and represent the interests of the participants and the community at large.

An international randomized trial of candidate vaccines against COVID-19 Major Goals: The major goal of this project is to evaluate the effect of novel vaccines on the rate of virologically confirmed COVID-19 disease, regardless of severity Started in January 2023 Paragraph 501 participants were enrolled from Kisumu county and environs (Follow-up of the participants is ongoing) Funded by WHO/KAVI/UON

Evaluation of Uptake and Acceptability of Self-Sampling for HPV Testing Among Women in Kisumu, Kenya Major goal: To evaluate the uptake, acceptability and feasibility of self-sampling for high-risk-HPV DNA  in family planning services combined with digital delivery of results and linkage to care via test in resource-limited settings Started in October 2022, 256 participants enrolled from Kisumu County Referral and Lumumba Sub-county hospital Funded by: IRG

A Comparative cross-sectional study on maternal mental health and infant bonding among pregnant and parenting Adolescent Girls and Young Women Major Goals: To understand the prevalence, risk factors and consequences of maternal mental health in pregnant and parenting AGYW in low-resource settings in Kenya and the impact of maternal mental health problems on mother-infant bonding and parenting practices Started on April 2023, 422 participants enrolled from the parent KEN SHE study Enrolment and quantitative data collection ongoing Funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

A group of enthusiastic students from Kenyatta University recently visited the Kargeno Research and Policy Hub as part of their academic exposure program. The visit provided them with a unique opportunity to interact with researchers, explore ongoing projects, and gain practical insights into policy development and research methodologies. Through engaging discussions and guided tours, the students learned how evidence-based research influences policy decisions and community development initiatives. The experience not only enriched their academic understanding but also inspired them to consider careers in research, policy, and social impact.