Dr. Dismas Collins Odhiambo Oketch | Health Professions | Research Excellence Award
PhD Research Fellow | University of Nairobi | Kenya
Dr. Dismas Oketch is a public health researcher at Washington State University Global Health–Kenya, based in Nairobi. His expertise spans global health, digital epidemiology, and the integration of geospatial and livestock-tracking technologies to enhance public health research. He focuses on innovative approaches to disease surveillance and monitoring, particularly in East Africa, applying technology-driven solutions to address zoonotic and community health challenges. Oketch collaborates with multidisciplinary and international research teams, contributing to studies that bridge health, agriculture, and technology. His work informs evidence-based public health interventions, strengthens surveillance systems, and promotes sustainable health strategies, demonstrating significant societal impact by supporting resilient and data-driven health initiatives in resource-limited settings.
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Featured Publications
Burden of invasive nontyphoidal Salmonella disease in a rural and urban site in Kenya, 2009–2014
– Clinical Infectious Diseases, 2015
Faith and healthcare providers’ perspectives about enhancing HIV biomedical interventions in Western Kenya
– Global Public Health, 2019
