National Institute for Public Health and the Environment

Trends and patterns of varicella zoster virus infection in Kilifi: A population-based serosurvey

Abstract There is limited epidemiologic data on varicella zoster virus (VZV) infections from low- and middle-income countries including Kenya. We aimed to describe the seroepidemiology of VZV in Kilifi, Kenya, where varicella vaccine is not included in the national infant immuniz...

Exploring the impact of event-related and personal vulnerability characteristics on mental health after pandemic-related trauma exposure

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic heightened exposure to potentially traumatic events (PTEs), such as severe illness or the loss of a loved one. Its prolonged nature may have influenced how mental health symptoms evolved.Objective: This study examined changes in posttraumatic str...