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Our Mission
To advance evidence-based health policies, strengthen health systems, and build sustainable human resource capacity in Kenya and beyond through high-quality clinical, epidemiological, and health systems research.
Our Vision
Vision : A leading public health research organization in Kenya, advancing clinical, epidemiological and health systems research to inform health policies and strengthen human resource capacity locally and globally.
Core Values
Integrity – Upholding the highest ethical standards in all our work. Excellence – Striving for quality and innovation in research and practice. Collaboration – Building strong partnerships with communities, institutions, and stakeholders. Impact – Ensuring our evidence translates into meaningful change
Our Purpose
Statement of choice : We are the partner of choice for clinical and public health research, delivering rigorous evidence, forging strategic collaborations, and translating evidence into sustainable interventions that enhance health outcomes locally and globally.

Our Studies

Work Area
 
  • DIFFCOV Study
  • The ARS Study
  • The Neurocognitive Study
  • TPT Study
  • Experimental Transplantation
DIFFCOV Study

Mitigating the Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic on Antenatal Attendance in Kisumu County: Leveraging Technology and Point of Care Diagnostics to deliver Differentiated Care (DiffCov) and integrated suite of digital tools and artificial intelligence for antenatal pregnancy risk stratification in sub-Saharan Africa (DiffCov study) DiffCov was a targeted intervention project focused on sustaining and improving maternal health services during the COVID-19 disruptions in Kisumu County, Kenya

The DiffCov study piloted technology-driven, AI-supported differentiated antenatal care in Kisumu County to counter COVID-19 disruptions. By integrating point-of-care diagnostics and digital risk stratification tools,

The ARS Sttudy

The ARS study: Validation of Artificial Intelligence-Developed Maternal, Infant Health Insights and Cognitive Intelligence (MIHICTM) Scores for Antenatal Pregnancy Risk Stratification in Low Resource Settings is a validation-focused research project evaluating the performance of an AI-driven scoring system for early pregnancy risk assessment in resource-constrained environments, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa.

This study builds on AI-based tools designed to predict maternal, fetal, and infant health risks using integrated data insights. The MIHICTM (Maternal, Infant Health Insights and Cognitive Intelligence) score is a proprietary or developed algorithmic metric that stratifies pregnancies into risk categories

The Neurocognitive Study

The Neurocognitive Study : Effect of Maternal Psychological Health and Malnutrition on Cognitive Function in Children at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital. The study was a research initiative examining the interplay between maternal mental health, child malnutrition, and neurocognitive development in young children attending Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) in Kisumu County, Kenya (2023).

The Neurocognitive Study at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital explored how maternal psychological health and child malnutrition affect cognitive development in young children. By examining these linked risk factors, the study aimed to inform integrated interventions for better neurodevelopmental outcomes in resource-constrained settings.

TPT Study

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major cause of illness and death globally, particularly among People Living with HIV (PLHIV). PLHIV have up to a 30% lifetime risk of developing active TB compared to 5-10% in the general population. Tuberculosis Preventive Therapy (TPT) significantly reduces TB incidence and mortality among PLHIV. Traditionally, TPT involved six months of daily isoniazid (6H). However, this long duration has resulted in suboptimal uptake and completion in Kenya.

In 2018, the World Health Organization recommended shorter regimens, including 3HP (three months of weekly isoniazid and rifapentine). Kenya adopted 3HP in 2021. However, there was limited real-world data on how well this short-course regimen performs in routine program settings.

Experimental Transplantation Study

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Immunology

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Molecular biology

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Cardiovascular disease

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Heart disease

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Alternative medicine

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Cancer disease

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About Research at Ceferd
 
Centre for Family Health Research and Development (CEFERD) is located at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital along Kakamega Road – Kisumu. We are dedicated to advancing family and community health through research, innovation, and sustainable interventions.

The Centre for Family Health Research and Development (CEFERD), based at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital in Kisumu, is dedicated to advancing family and community health through evidence‑based research, innovation, and sustainable interventions. Guided by integrity, excellence, collaboration, equity, and impact, CEFERD strives to be a leading centre of excellence that generates knowledge to inform policy, strengthen health systems, and empower communities. Its purpose is to bridge research and practice, transforming data into action that creates healthier, more resilient families and communities across Kenya and beyond.

 

Contact Us P.O Box 3670 – 40100, Kisumu Tell: +254‑110 720 696 Email: info@ceferd.org / ceferdresearch

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    “At CEFERD, we believe that rigorous research is not just about generating data—it is about transforming lives. Every study we undertake is guided by the conviction that evidence must inform action, and that families and communities deserve health solutions rooted in science, compassion, and sustainability.”

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    CEFERD About us: Located at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital along Kakamega Road – Kisumu.

    Contact: P.O Box 3670 – 40100, Kisumu Tell: +254-110 720 696 Email: info@ceferd.org / ceferdresearch

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