Dr. Justus M. Simba
Lecturer
Department of child health and paediatrics
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Kenya
Biography
Academic Qualifications: MBChB, MMed (Paeds) Area of Specialization/Research Focus/Teaching: General paediatrician with special interest in paediatric respiratory medicine as well as in epidemiology of childhood illnesses. Research Projects and Publications: Currently involved in clinical trial on the “Impact of Targeted Asthma Education on Control of Asthma among Children attending Clinics at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Eldoret, Kenya”. Memberships: Registered Medical Practitioners by Medical Practitioner and Dentist Board, A6492. Member various professional associations including Kenya Medical Association, Kenya Paediatric Association, KAPTLD, PATS, ERS. Chairman, Board of Management, Kalimenza Primary School, Kitui and Member, Board of Management, Ithiani Secondary School, Kitui. Honorary Consultant Paediatrician, Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital, Nairobi
Research Interest
General paediatrician with special interest in paediatric respiratory medicine as well as in epidemiology of childhood illnesses
Publications
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K Kithuci, J. M. Simba, E. N. Nyangena, and N. N. Kathuri. Characteristics of Nurses Upgrading to Higher Levels of Nursing Education at a Regional Referral Hospital in Eastern Kenya. International Journal of Professional Practice: Vol. 5 No.1&2; January- June 2014, pp 100-108.
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F.O Okwako, E.A Ogalo, J.M. Simba and H. Koech. An Isolated Superior Sternal Cleft in a Neonate in Western Kenya: Case Report. East Afr Med J. 2014 Aug;91(8):286-8.
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JM Simba, IK Marete, A Mwangi, and SO Ayaya. Anti-Malarial Prescription Practices for Children with Negative Microscopy Results for Malaria Parasites Admitted at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya. East Afri Med J. 2015 May;92(5):214-220.
