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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

Background & methods Taenia solium a zoonotic tapeworm, responsible for neurocysticercosis in humans is a major public health threat, being a leading cause of acquired epilepsy in endemic regions. Eastern and southern African nations have experienced a recent rapid growth in pig production, inclu...


Akoko, James M.Macleod, EwanThomas, Lian F.Alarcón, PabloKang'ethe, Erastus K.Kivali, VelmaMuloi, DishonMuinde, PatrickMurungi, Maurice K.Gachoya, Julius M.Fèvre, Eric M.[Detection of circulating antigens for Taenia spp. in pigs slaughtered for consumption in Nairobi and surroundings, Kenya]Detection of circulating antigens for Taenia spp. in pigs slaughtered for consumption in Nairobi and surroundings, Kenya

The tapeworm Taenia solium is the parasite responsible for neurocysticercosis, a neglected tropical disease of public health importance, thought to cause approximately 1/3 of epilepsy cases across endemic regions. The consumption of undercooked infected pork perpetuates the parasite’s life-cycle ...


Thomas, L.F.Glanville, William A. deCook, Elizabeth A.J.Bronsvoort, B.M. de C.Handel, I.Wamae, C.N.Kariuki, S.Fèvre, Eric M.[Modelling the risk of Taenia solium exposure from pork produced in western Kenya]Modelling the risk of Taenia solium exposure from pork produced in western Kenya
Carron, M.Alarcón, PabloKarani, M.Muinde, P.Akoko, James M.Onono, J.Fèvre, Eric M.Häsler, BarbaraRushton, Jonathan[The broiler meat system in Nairobi, Kenya: Using a value chain framework to understand animal and product flows, governance and sanitary risks]The broiler meat system in Nairobi, Kenya: Using a value chain framework to understand animal and product flows, governance and sanitary risks

The zoonotic helminth T. solium is one of the leading causes of acquired epilepsy in endemic countries, resulting in a high burden both in human health and social stigma of affected people (1–3). In 2012 T. solium was highlighted as a priority for control in the World Health Assembly resolution 6...


Thomas, Lian F.Cook, Elizabeth A.J.Fèvre, Eric M.Rushton, Jonathan[Control of Taenia solium: A case for public and private sector investment]Control of Taenia solium: A case for public and private sector investment

Nairobi is a large rapidly-growing city whose demand for beef, mutton and goat products is expected to double by 2030. The study aimed to map the Nairobi beef, sheep and goat systems structure and flows to identify deficiencies and vulnerabilities to shocks. Cross-sectional data were collected t...


Alarcón, PabloFèvre, Eric M.Murungi, M.K.Muinde, P.Akoko, James M.Domínguez Salas, PaulaKiambi, S.Ahmed, S.Häsler, BarbaraRushton, Jonathan[Mapping of beef, sheep and goat food systems in Nairobi — A framework for policy making and the identification of structural vulnerabilities and deficiencies]Mapping of beef, sheep and goat food systems in Nairobi — A framework for policy making and the identification of structural vulnerabilities and deficiencies

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