Research Publications
  1. Okoth, O., Otedo, A. O., & Ayodo, G. (2025, September 17). Hypertension management at primary healthcare in Kisumu County, Kenya: Barriers for health practice and policy. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 9(8), 5794–5808. https://dx.doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2025.908000472
  2. Chee, D., Ong, C., Tan, D. J. H., Otedo, A., Jepsen, P., et al. (2025, May). Global health policies for hepatocellular carcinoma: A cross-sectional study. Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
  3. Anyango, R. O., Nyawanda, B. O., Onyando, B. O., Haidara, F. C., Okello, C., Orege, I. K., Ogolla, S., Ogwel, B., Awuor, A. O., Kadivane, S., Ngere, P., Nasimiyu, C., Osoro, E., Njenga, M. K., Akelo, V., Otedo, A., Lidechi, S., Ochieng, J. B., Otieno, N. A., Muok, E. M. O., … Omore, R. (2025, May 13). Factors associated with laboratory-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection among patients with severe respiratory illness (SRI): Findings from the COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness evaluation in Kenya and Mali, 2022–2023. Vaccine, 127234.
  4. Odhiambo, O. K., Otedo, A. E. O., Bisji, J. S., Amos, J., & Boniface, O. A. (2025). Mental health distresses and associated risk factors among students at the Kenya Medical Training College, Nairobi Campus-Kenya. Texila International Journal of Public Health, 13(1). https://doi.org/10.21522/TIJPH.2013.13.01.Art074
  5. Ayugi, B. O., Otedo, A., & Oyoo, O. (2024, December). Tocilizumab as a therapeutic option for rheumatoid arthritis patients with interstitial lung disease: Case report. East African Medical Journal, 101(12).
  6. Simbiri, K., Otedo, A., Wadenya, R., & Estambale, B. (2022, November). Pathogenic, epigenetic, and genetic biomarkers associated with hepatocellular carcinoma in Western Kenya – A review. East African Medical Journal, 99(11), 5370–5380.
  7. Mogaka, J. N., Sharma, M., Temu, T., Masyuko, S., Kinuthia, J., Osoti, A., Zifodya, J., Nakanjako, D., Njoroge, A., Otedo, A., Page, S., & Farquhar, C. (2022, January 10). Prevalence and risk factors associated with hypertension among adults with and without HIV in Western Kenya. PLOS ONE, 17(1). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0262400
  8. Odidi, L., Oborah, P. H., Kendi, L., Okeyo, I., & Otedo, A. E. O. (2021, September). Psychological and environmental factors causing stress among nurses at Kisumu County Referral Hospital, Kenya. Applied Medical Sciences, 9(1), 15–23. https://doi.org/10.12988/asms.2021.957
  9. Musyoki, S. J., Page, S. T., Polyak, S. J., Kinuthia, J., Osoti, A. O., Otieno, F. C., Kibachio, J. M., Mogaka, J. N., Macharia, P. M., Chohan, B. H., Wogner, J., O’Connor, A., Temu, T. M., Zifodya, J. S., Otedo, A., Nakanjako, D., Hughes, J. P., & Farquhar, C. (2020, December). Human immunodeficiency virus is associated with higher levels of systemic inflammation among Kenyan adults despite viral suppression. Clinical Infectious Diseases, 1650.
  10. Masyuko, S. J., Page, S. T., Kinuthia, J., Osoti, A. O., Polyak, S. J., Otieno, F. C., Kibachio, J. M., Mogaka, J. N., Temu, T. M., Zifodya, J. S., Otedo, A., Nakanjako, D., Hughes, J. P., & Farquhar, C. (2020). Metabolic syndrome and 10-year cardiovascular risk among HIV-positive and HIV-negative adults: A cross-sectional study. Medicine (Baltimore), 99(27), e20845. https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000020845
  11. Masyuko, S., Page, S., Kinuthia, J., Osoti, A., Polyak, S., Otieno, F., Kibachio, J., Mogaka, J., Temu, T., Otedo, A., Nakanjako, D., & Farquhar, C. (2019). Cardiovascular disease risk among HIV-infected and uninfected adults in Kisumu, Kenya. Poster presented at IAS 2019.
  12. Otedo, A., Estambale, B., Ongati, O., & Simbiri, K. (2018). Risk factors for liver cancer in HIV endemic areas of Western Kenya. Infectious Agents and Cancer, 13, 41.
  13. Otedo, A., Estambale, B., Ongati, O., & Simbiri, K. (2017, November). Mathematical modelling of liver cancer in Western Kenya. Applied Medical Sciences, 11(58), 2855–2875.
  14. Otedo, A., Estambale, B., Ongati, O., & Simbiri, K. (2017, September). Modeling of liver cancer risk factors and dynamics at community level. Applied Medical Sciences, 11(57), 2707–2726.
  15. Otedo, A., Estambale, B., Ongati, O., & Simbiri, K. (2015, November). Liver (hepatocellular) cancer in HIV positive patients in Kenya. Paper presented at the 11th African Medical Association of Sciences, Hilton, Nairobi.
  16. Kamau, E., Akala, H. M., Achieng, A. O., Yeda, R., Ingasia, L. A., Cheruiyot, A. C., Juma, D. W., Okudo, C., Omariba, D., Muriuki, C., Owiti, E. A., Omondi, P., Otedo, A., Andagalu, B., & Ogutu, B. (2015). Case report of attenuated-responsiveness to Coartem® in Western Kenya. International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports, 2(1), 5–9.
  17. Otedo, A. E. O., Otieno, C. F., Okal, C., Othero, D., Oyoo, G. O., & Omonge, E. (2013, December). Morbidity and CD4+ cell counts at initial presentation of a cohort of HAART-naive HIV positive Kenyan patients: Implications to initiating HAART. East African Medical Journal, 90(Suppl. 12), S3–S14.
  18. Otieno, C. F., Otedo, A. E. O., Othero, D., Otiende, M. Y., Okoth, P., Omonge, E., & Oyoo, G. O. (2013, December). CD4+ cell response to anti-retroviral therapy (ARTs) in routine clinical care over one-year period in a cohort of HAART-naive, HIV positive Kenyan patients. East African Medical Journal, 90(Suppl. 12), S15–S24.
  19. Otedo, A. E. O., Obondi, J. O., Otieno, C. F., & Oyoo, G. O. (2013, December). Cholangiopathy in a cohort of HIV positive Kenyan patients. East African Medical Journal, 90(Suppl. 12), S25–S32.
  20. Otedo, A. E. O., Otieno, C. F., Jowi, J., Oyoo, G. O., & Omonge, E. (2013, December). Cryptococcal meningitis in a cohort of HIV positive Kenyan patients: Outcome after two weeks of therapy. East African Medical Journal, 90(Suppl. 12), S33–S39.
  21. Otedo, A. E. O., Otieno, C. F., Oyoo, G. O., & Omonge, E. (2013, December). Anti-retroviral related liver injury (ARLI): A series of 11 cases. East African Medical Journal, 90(Suppl. 12), S40–S47.
  22. Otedo, A. E. O., Oyoo, G. O., Otieno, J. O., Otieno, C. F., & Omonge, E. (2013, December). Pyomyositis in HIV: A series of 12 cases. East African Medical Journal, 90(Suppl. 12), S48–S52.
  23. Otieno, C. F., Otedo, A. E. O., Oyoo, G. O., & Omonge, E. (2013, December). Diabetes mellitus/HIV interphase: A series of 10 cases. East African Medical Journal, 90(Suppl. 12), S53–S56.
  24. Otieno, C. F., Otedo, A. E. O., Otiende, M. Y., Omonge, E., & Oyoo, G. O. (2013, December). Reasons for change of anti-retroviral therapy (ART) drugs: Local experience. East African Medical Journal, 90(Suppl. 12), S57–S61.
  25. Omonge, E. O., Otieno, C. F., Maritim, M. C., Ilovi, C. S., Achieng, L., & Otedo, A. E. O. (2013, December). Osteopenia and osteonecrosis in HIV infection: Report of two cases. East African Medical Journal, 90(Suppl. 12), S75–S78.
  26. Omonge, E. O., Otieno, C. F., Maritim, M. C., Ilovi, C. S., Achieng, L., & Otedo, A. E. O. (2013, December). Unboosted atazanavir in treatment of HIV infection: Consideration of tolerability and safety while maintaining efficacy: Report of two cases. East African Medical Journal, 90(Suppl. 12), S79–S82.
  27. Otedo, A. E. O., Oyoo, G. O., Obondi, J. O., & Otieno, C. F. (2005, December). Vasculitis in HIV: A report of eight cases. East African Medical Journal, 82(12), 656–659.
  28. van Damme, L., Agot, A., Otedo, A., et al. (2004). Multicentre, double blind, placebo controlled study to assess the safety and effectiveness of daily Truvada in preventing HIV infection in women at risk – Kenya site, Bondo site. CROI.
  29. Booth, M., Vennervald, B. J., Kenty, L. C., Butterworth, A. E., Kariuki, C. H., Otedo, A., Kadzo, H., et al. (2004). Microgeographical variation in exposure to Schistosoma mansoni and malaria and exacerbation of splenomegaly in Kenyan school-aged children. BMC Infectious Diseases, 14, 1–11.
  30. Booth, M., Vennervald, B. J., Butterworth, A. E., Kariuki, H. C., Amaganga, C., Otedo, A., Ouma, J. H., et al. (2004). Exposure to malaria affects the regression of hepatosplenomegaly after treatment for Schistosoma mansoni infection in Kenyan children. BMC Medicine, 2, 360.
  31. Otedo, A. E. O. (2004, December). HBV, HIV co-infection at Kisumu District Hospital, Kenya. East African Medical Journal, 81(12), 626–630.
  32. Otedo, A. E. O. (2004, October). Halothane-induced hepatitis. East African Medical Journal, 81(10), 538–539.
  33. Birgitte, J. V., Kenty, L. C., Butterworth, A. E., Kariuki, C. H., Kadzo, H., Otedo, A., et al. (2004, April). Detailed clinical and ultrasound examination of children and adolescents in a Schistosoma endemic area in Kenya: Hepatosplenic disease in the absence of portal fibrosis. Tropical Medicine & International Health, 9(4), 1–10.
  34. Otedo, A. E. O., Mc Ligeyo, S. O., Okoth, F. A., & Kayima, J. K. (2003, May). Sero-prevalence of Hepatitis B and C in maintenance dialysis patients in a public hospital in Kenya. South African Medical Journal, 93(5), 380–384.

National Policy Contributions and Guidelines Documents Developed
  1. Kenya National Standard Operating Manual for the triple elimination of vertical transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B virus (2025)
  2. Healthcare workers training package for the triple elimination of vertical transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B virus (2025)
  3. Guidelines for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B and C viral infections in Kenya (2015) (Developed under the Gastroenterological Society of Kenya)
  4. National guidelines on management and control of viral hepatitis in Kenya (2018)
    (WHO-sponsored)
  5. Strategic plan for Chianda Community and Women's Hospital (CCDG) (2018–2022)
  6. Strategic plan for Kisumu County Referral Hospital (KCRH) (2014–2018)
  7. National micronutrient survey for iodine and iron deficiency (1994)
  8. Training manual for medical officer interns
    (Developed in collaboration with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council)
  9. Design and implementation of public health policies and related policy documents
    a. Micro-nutrient survey document implementation in western Kenya
    b. ART guideline 2018 dissemination and implementation in Kisumu County Referral Hospital and affiliated sub-county hospitals
Contact Information
Dr. Amos E. O. Otedo
Lake Clinical Centre
Wedco Centre, Shop Unit 1 Block C, Jomo Kenyatta Highway
P.O. Box 4685,  KISUMU 40103
KENYA
Office:  +254 57 23434  | Mobile: +254 733 411 085
E-mail: [email protected]