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Akoko, James M.Macleod, E.Kang'ethe, Erastus K.Muinde, P.Alarcón, PabloMuloi, D.Gachoya, J.Fèvre, Eric M.[Serological survey of porcine cysticercosis and associated risk factors in pigs slaughtered at Ndumbuini abattoir in Nairobi, Kenya]Serological survey of porcine cysticercosis and associated risk factors in pigs slaughtered at Ndumbuini abattoir in Nairobi, Kenya

Food vendors are pivotal in the local food system of most low‐income informal settlements in Nairobi, Kenya, despite being seen as an obstruction and as agents of disease and filth by city authorities. This paper explores the geography of these foodscapes – defined as public sites of food product...


Ahmed, S.Haklay, M.Tacoli, C.Githiri, G.Davila, J.Allen, A.Fèvre, Eric M.[Participatory mapping and food‐centred justice in informal settlements in Nairobi, Kenya]Participatory mapping and food‐centred justice in informal settlements in Nairobi, Kenya

Background Malnutrition, including undernutrition and micronutrient deficiencies is a chronic problem in most developing countries. Animal-source foods (ASFs) provide essential sources of proteins and micronutrients, yet little is known about ASF consumption patterns or household preferences towa...


Cornelsen, L.Alarcón, PabloHäsler, BarbaraAmendah, D.D.Ferguson, E.Fèvre, Eric M.Grace, DeliaDomínguez Salas, PaulaRushton, Jonathan[Cross-sectional study of drivers of animal-source food consumption in low-income urban areas of Nairobi, Kenya]Cross-sectional study of drivers of animal-source food consumption in low-income urban areas of Nairobi, Kenya

Background Inadequate facilities and hygiene at slaughterhouses can result in contamination of meat and occupational hazards to workers. The objectives of this study were to assess current conditions in slaughterhouses in western Kenya and the knowledge, and practices of the slaughterhouse worker...


Cook, Elizabeth A.J.Glanville, William A. deThomas, L.F.Kariuki, S.Bronsvoort, B.M. de C.Fèvre, Eric M.[Working conditions and public health risks in slaughterhouses in western Kenya]Working conditions and public health risks in slaughterhouses in western Kenya

Cook, Elizabeth A.J.Thomas, L.F.Glanville, William A. deBronsvoort, B.M. de C.Kariuki, S.Fèvre, Eric M.[Slaughterhouse workers as sentinels of zoonotic disease]Slaughterhouse workers as sentinels of zoonotic disease

Introduction: Research on livestock food systems in developing countries remains limited yet these systems are undergoing rapid and ongoing changes. Poultry meat in Nairobi is a good case study to investigate the changes that result from increasing demand for animal protein1, in particular how di...


Carron, M.Alarcón, PabloHäsler, BarbaraFèvre, Eric M.Karani, M.Muinde, P.Akoko, James M.Onono, J.Rushton, Jonathan[Planning for changes in complex food systems: Value chain mapping of different poultry production systems in Nairobi as a first step to food safety, livelihood improvement and micronutrient supply assessments]Planning for changes in complex food systems: Value chain mapping of different poultry production systems in Nairobi as a first step to food safety, livelihood improvement and micronutrient supply assessments

Introduction: Beef, sheep and goat meat consumption provides essential nutrients in highly bioavailable form, and poses a zoonotic pathogen threat. In Nairobi, these luxury products are difficult to access by poor households, yet little is known on the city’s food system in terms of food safety a...


Alarcón, PabloKarani, M.Muinde, P.Akoko, James M.Fèvre, Eric M.Domínguez Salas, PaulaKiambi, S.Ahmed, S.Häsler, BarbaraRushton, Jonathan[Beef, sheep and goat food chains supplying Nairobi: Analysis of 'value chain profiles' to investigate food security and safety risks]Beef, sheep and goat food chains supplying Nairobi: Analysis of 'value chain profiles' to investigate food security and safety risks

Domínguez Salas, PaulaAlarcón, PabloAlonso, SilviaColverson, Kathleen E.Cornelsen, L.Ferguson, E.Fèvre, Eric M.Grace, DeliaHäsler, BarbaraRushton, Jonathan[Leveraging food-based recommendations for women and children in Nairobi slums with animal source foods]Leveraging food-based recommendations for women and children in Nairobi slums with animal source foods

Purpose Overcrowded cities in developing countries present challenging environments for health, where zoonoses and food safety are difficult to control. Whilst animal source foods (ASF) have a well-recognized role in nutrition of vulnerable populations, their availability, safety and quality are ...


Domínguez Salas, PaulaAlarcón, PabloHäsler, BarbaraGrace, DeliaAlonso, SilviaFerguson, E.Cornelsen, L.Fèvre, Eric M.Rushton, Jonathan[The role of food systems in improving maternal and child nutrition in challenging African low-income settings]The role of food systems in improving maternal and child nutrition in challenging African low-income settings

Purpose: Research on livestock food systems in developing countries remains limited, yet this context needs to be understood to investigate the epidemiology of zoonoses. The aim of this study was to use a value chain framework to characterize the broiler and indigenous chicken meat systems of Nai...


Carron, M.Alarcón, PabloHäsler, BarbaraFèvre, Eric M.Karani, M.Muinde, P.Akoko, James M.Onono, J.Rushton, Jonathan[Using a value chain framework for food safety assessment of broiler and indigenous chicken meat systems of Nairobi]Using a value chain framework for food safety assessment of broiler and indigenous chicken meat systems of Nairobi

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