ACADEMIC AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS
Non-Communicable Diseases in Children: Systems-Based Approaches to Incorporating Nutrition into Medical Care
LINK : Children
HOW TO CITE
Walters, M., Barr, R., Breda, J., Celletti, F., de Bragança, J., Huybrechts, I., James, O., Kozlakidis, Z., Marsden, P., Ogweno, S., Ortiz, R., Beck Popovic, M., Ralston, J., Vilar-Compte, M., & Ladas, E. J. (2025). Non-Communicable Diseases in Children: Systems-Based Approaches to Incorporating Nutrition into Medical Care. Children, 12(11), 1503. https://doi.org/10.3390/children12111503
Reflections on the Lancet Commission on Investing in Health’s Global Health 2050 report
LINK : The Lancet
HOW TO CITE
Reflections on the Lancet Commission on Investing in Health’s Global Health 2050 reportRalston, Johanna et al.The Lancet, Volume 406, Issue 10498, 29 – 30 https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(25)01090-6/fulltext?rss=yes
Neglecting obesity in the 2025 NCD agenda will leave one billion people behind
LINK : The BMJ
HOW TO CITE
Li B, Wetzel M, Ogweno S, Buse K. Neglecting obesity in the 2025 NCD agenda will leave one billion people behind BMJ 2025; 390 :r1693 doi:10.1136/bmj.r1693
EVALUATING FEASIBILITY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF IMPLEMENTING CROSS-COUNTRY MHEALTH INTERVENTIONS IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ajhr.20251301.12
HOW TO CITE
Stephen, O., Roger, H., Bernard, M., Bonface, O. (2025). Evaluating Feasibility and Effectiveness of Implementing Cross-Country Mhealth Interventions in Sub-Saharan Africa. American Journal of Health Research, 13(1), 28-42. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ajhr.20251301.12
Changing the global obesity narrative to recognize and reduce weight stigma: A position statement from the World Obesity Federation
LINK: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37846179/
HOW TO CITE
Nutter, S., Eggerichs, L. A., Nagpal, T. S., Ramos Salas, X., Chin Chea, … Yusop, S. (2024). Changing the global obesity narrative to recognize and reduce weight stigma: A position statement from the World Obesity Federation. Obesity reviews : an official journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity, 25(1), e13642. https://doi.org/10.1111/obr.13642
Health Interventions for Health Promotion in Sub-Saharan Africa: Assessing Impact on Health Literacy and Comparative Analysis of Online Communication Channels
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14738/bjhmr.1201.18109
HOW TO CITE
Ogweno, S., Harrison, R., Bonface, O., & Murithi, B. (2025). Health Interventions for Health Promotion in Sub-Saharan Africa: Assessing Impact on Health Literacy and Comparative Analysis of Online Communication Channels. British Journal of Healthcare and Medical Research, 12(01), 28–48. https://doi.org/10.14738/bjhmr.1201.18109
Applying Implementation Research Principles to Enhance Cancer Detection in Southern Africa: A Case Study of AWACAN-ED
DOI: https://doi.org/10.37284/eajhs.7.2.2534
HOW TO CITE
Ogweno, S. (2024). Applying Implementation Research Principles to Enhance Cancer Detection in Southern Africa: A Case Study of AWACAN-ED. East African Journal of Health and Science, 7(2), 185-197. https://doi.org/10.37284/eajhs.7.2.2534
EXAMINING THE COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS FOR TRADITIONAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL APPROACHES TO CARDIOVASCULAR SCREENING IN RWANDAN HEALTHCARE: A MIXED-METHODS STUDY WITH A FOCUS ON LIFESTEN HEALTH
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13081429
HOW TO CITE
Ogweno, S., Iraguha, P., Oke, G., (2024). EXAMINING THE COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS FOR TRADITIONAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL APPROACHES TO CARDIOVASCULAR SCREENING IN RWANDAN HEALTHCARE: A MIXED-METHODS STUDY WITH A FOCUS ON LIFESTEN HEALTH. ISAR Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2(7), 41-50. Available here https://zenodo.org/records/13081429
CHANGING THE GLOBAL OBESITY NARRATIVE TO RECOGNIZE AND REDUCE WEIGHT STIGMA: A POSITION STATEMENT FROM THE WORLD OBESITY FEDERATION
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21601/ejeph/12021
HOW TO CITE
Nutter, S., Eggerichs, L. A., Nagpal, T. S., Ramos Salas, X., Chin Chea, C., Saiful, S., Ralston, J., Barata‐Cavalcanti, O., Batz, C., Baur, L. A., Birney, S., Bryant, S., Buse, K., Cardel, M. I., Chugh, A., Cuevas, A., Farmer, M., Ibrahim, A., Kataria, I., … Yusop, S. (2023). Changing the global obesity narrative to recognize and reduce weight stigma: A position statement from the World Obesity Federation. Obesity Reviews, 25(1). https://doi.org/10.1111/obr.13642
UNDERSTANDING THE LIFE AND CHALLENGES OF CAREGIVERS OF RENAL PATIENTS UNDERGOING DIALYSIS IN KENYA: A QUALITATIVE STUDY
DOI: https://doi.org/10.37284/eajhs.6.2.1640
HOW TO CITE
Ogweno, S., Anjejo, K., & Oduor, K. (2023). Understanding the Life and Challenges of Caregivers of Renal Patients Undergoing Dialysis in Kenya: A Qualitative Study. East African Journal of Health and Science, 6(2), 42-65. https://doi.org/10.37284/eajhs.6.2.1640
ASSESSING LITERACY ON THE INTERCONNECTION BETWEEN NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES AND CLIMATE CHANGE AMONG YOUTH IN NAIROBI, KENYA: AN INTERVENTIONAL STUDY
DOI:10.15406/mojph.2024.13.00432
HOW TO CITE
Oduor K, Ogweno S, Koech NC, et al. Assessing literacy on the interconnection between non-communicable diseases and climate change among youth in Nairobi, Kenya: An interventional study. MOJ Public Health. 2024;13(1):19-27. DOI: 10.15406/mojph.2024.13.00432
EFFECT OF COVID 19 CRISIS ON MENTAL HEALTH AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE BETWEEN 18-35 YEARS IN KENYA
DOI: 10.15406/mojph.2022.11.00384
HOW TO CITE
Stephen O, Kevin O, Mutisya R, et al. Effect of COVID 19 crisis on mental health among young people between 18-35 years in Kenya. MOJ Public Health. 2022;11(4):108‒112. DOI: 10.15406/mojph.2022.11.00384
HOW WE COULD USE DIGITAL HEALTH TO IMPROVE ACTION ON NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
DOI: 10.15406/mojph.2022.11.00384
HOW TO CITE
Stephen, O. (2022) “‘how we could use digital health to improve action on non-communicable diseases,’” Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research, 45(5). Available at: https://doi.org/10.26717/bjstr.2022.45.007277.
ASSESSMENT OF FACTORS INFLUENCING NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES LITERACY LEVELS IN VIHIGA COUNTY–A QUALITATIVE CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21601/ejeph/12021
HOW TO CITE
Ogweno S, Oduor K. Assessment of Factors Influencing Non-Communicable Diseases Literacy Levels in Vihiga County–A Qualitative Cross-Sectional Study. European Journal of Environment and Public Health [Internet]. 2022 [cited 20 April 2022];6(1):em0108. Available from: https://doi.org/10.21601/ejeph/12021
DECARBONISING HEALTH CARE: A DISCUSSION PAPER
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HOW TO CITE
Health Policy Partnership. Decarbonising healthcare [Internet]. The Health Policy Partnership. 2022 . Available from: https://www.healthpolicypartnership.com/project/decarbonising-healthcare/
INCORPORATING MHEALTH INTERVENTIONS INTO KENYA’S HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE TO AUGMENT UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVERAGE, SERVICE DELIVERY IMPROVEMENT APPROACH
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11576/seejph-4317
HOW TO CITE
Oduor, K. ., Ogweno, S. ., Ajwang’, D. . and Okinyi, N. (2021) “Incorporating mHealth Interventions into Kenya’s Health Infrastructure to Augment Universal Health Coverage, Service Delivery Improvement Approach”, South Eastern European Journal of Public Health (SEEJPH). doi: 10.11576/seejph-4317.
SOURCES OF INFORMATION ON COVID-19 AMONG THE YOUTHS AND ITS IMPLICATIONS ON MENTAL HEALTH. A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY IN NAIROBI, KENYA
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HOW TO CITE
Ogweno, S., Oduor, K., & Mutisya, R. (2021). Sources of information on COVID-19 among the youths and its implications on mental health. A cross-sectional study in Nairobi, Kenya. Retrieved 26 April 2021, from https://www.ajol.info/index.php/eamj/article/view/205320
THE EFFECT OF EHEALTH ON INFORMATION AWARENESS ON NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES AMONG YOUTHS BETWEEN 18-25 YEARS IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA 2019.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.37284/eajhs.2.1.136
HOW TO CITE
Ogweno, S., & Gitonga, E. (2020). The Effect of eHealth on Information Awareness on Non-Communicable Diseases Among Youths Between 18-25 Years in Nairobi County, Kenya, 2019. East African Journal of Health and Science, 2(1), 15-29. https://doi.org/10.37284/eajhs.2.1.136
THE EFFECT OF EHEALTH ON INFORMATION AWARENESS ON NCDS
PUBLISHER : LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
ISBN-10 : 6202555823
ISBN-13 : 978-6202555821
ABOUT
A research carried out by Stowelink Inc.and Kenyatta University aiming at finding out the effect mobile apps on NCDs have on NCDs Literacy in Kenya. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing (2020-05-13 )
POLICY BRIEFS & OPINION PIECES
WHO guideline on the use of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) therapies for the treatment of obesity in adults
GLOBAL HEALTH GUIDELINES ON GLP1s
HOW TO CITE
WHO guideline on the use of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) therapies for the treatment of obesity in adults (2025) World Health Organization . Available at: https://app.magicapp.org/#/guideline/LrRxrL
SELLING A SICK FUTURE: COUNTERING HARMFUL MARKETING TO CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ACROSS RISK FACTORS AND NCDS
Policy Report
HOW TO CITE
Selling a sick future: Countering Harmful Marketing to children and young people across risk factors and ncds (2023) NCD Alliance. Available at: https://ncdalliance.org/resources/selling-a-sick-future-countering-harmful-marketing-to-children-and-young-people-across-risk-factors-and-ncds
NOTHING FOR US, WITHOUT US: OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEANINGFUL ENGAGEMENT OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH NCDS: MEETING REPORT
ACCESS THE REPORT HERE: LINK
HOW TO CITE
World Health Organization. (2021). Nothing for us, without us: opportunities for meaningful engagement of people living with NCDs: meeting report. World Health Organization. https://apps.who.int/iris/handle/10665/340737. License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO
WHY AND HOW TO INTEGRATE ORAL HEALTH INTO THE NCD AND UHC RESPONSES. Briefing note for policymakers
ACCESS THE POLICY BRIEF HERE: LINK
HOW TO CITE
FDI (2021). Five key messages to help policymakers integrate oral health into health system responses | FDI [Internet]. Fdiworlddental.org. 2021 [cited 4 December 2021]. Available from: https://www.fdiworlddental.org/five-key-messages-to-help-policymaker-with-oral-health-integration
THE NECESSARY RISE OF AFRICA’S HEALTH TECH
Opinion Piece
HOW TO CITE
Ogweno S. The Necessary Rise of Africa’s Health Tech | by Stephen Ogweno – Project Syndicate [Internet]. Project Syndicate. 2022 [cited 4 April 2022]. Available from: https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/growth-opportunities-for-health-tech-in-africa-by-stephen-ogweno-2022-01
WHY AND HOW TO INTEGRATE ORAL HEALTH INTO THE NCD AND UHC RESPONSES. Briefing note for policymakers
Opinion Piece
HOW TO CITE
Ogweno S. Opinion: WHA is failing millions like me if it does not act on obesity [Internet]. Devex. 2022 [cited 5 June 2022]. Available from: https://www.devex.com/news/opinion-wha-is-failing-millions-like-me-if-it-does-not-act-on-obesity-103327
THE FUTURE OF PUBLIC HEALTH
PUBLISHER: THE WRITER’S PEN
Authors:Ongola Otieno, Ogweno Stephen
Genre:Journal, Opinion Piece
The opinion piece offers a fresh perspective of what the future of public health practice will be. It analyses current trends and gives insights on key points to master to become a future proof public health practitionr.
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BOOKS BY OGWENO STEPHEN
Practical Skills For Entrepreneurial Success
Stories By The Fireplace [Co-Author]
We Have A Dream [Co-Author]
Mental Health Matters Anthology
The Drug Free Youth Anthology
FEATURED PUBLICATIONS IN NEWS & MEDIA
2025
2024
Listed on International Youth Day as part of the top 10 african youths leading in digital health innovation.
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Featured on Tech Next Africa Media having been selected for Google for startups Africa
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Featured Global Obesity Guest Letter on the STOP OBESITY ALLIANCE website, sharing my experience.
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2023
My profile was featured on the NCD Child website after I joined the governing council.
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My story of how I became a global health advocate was featured on Daily Nation
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My article on UHC and people-centred approach was featured the Act On NCDs
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My profile was featured on the Lancet Summit where I made a presentation.
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My author profile and book was featured on the African Christian Authors page
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My profile was featured on Everybody Wiki. This is also a global encyclopedia
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My story with Lifesten Health following our win featured by The Texas Mail
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2022
My story on raising 250,000 USD for Lifesten Health featured by The Kenya Times
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My story on innovating in the ehealth space featured on The Star Newspaper
My story from childhood obesity to Global Advocate featured on The Star Newspaper
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My authorship and impact story was featured on the Tarubini News Agency
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My work on championing digital learning avenues was featured by Ghetto Radio digital.
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My Op-Ed on How to Fund Non-Communicable Diseases Featured by Project Syndicate
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My career life as a global health practitioner was featured by Viral Tea Kenya News Blog
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My life bio detailing all of my details featured on Who Owns Kenya Media
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My opinion piece featured on Mail and Guardian,Africa’s Best Read- South Africa
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My opinion piece on mHealth featured at the China Global Television Network
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My opinion piece on mobile health featured on The Namibian from Namibia
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Featured on One Young World’s though leadership page for continued impact
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Featured on the Devex Website on our recent pitch for the Health Hub Challenge
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Featured by Kenya News Agency on my talk during the launch of national NCD Strategy
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2021
Featured as Opportunity Desk Person of the Month for the month of September
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Award post for having won Youth of The Year Top 35 under 35 Awards in Kenya
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My story on winning the QHCA featured on the Winners Features Magazine.
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My feature with University of Manchester on my experience with MPH in Global Health
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I’m speaking at the Obesity Week for 2021, and here is my invitation for you to join in.
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My statement for the Global week of Action on NCDs 2021 which featured on the website
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My work on SDG 3 on improving health Featured by Engage Africa Foundation
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My NCD story featured on the NCDs Diaries by the Our Views Our Voices Initiative.
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Featured in the One Young World Awards Section for QHCA Innovation Award.
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Featured as a cover model and the main story in Kore Africa Magazine on authors.
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Featured by One Young World on my recent appointment to the WHO GCM NCDs Labs
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Contributed to One Young World Africa’s medium article on Post Covid Youth Leadership
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2020
Featured on One Young World for our work and efforts for the NCDs Community during Covid 19.
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Recognised by UNITED NATIONS YOUTH ENVOY as one of the young people fighting COVID 19.
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Recognised by India Africa among as one of the only 8 Africans who qualified for Dalai Lama Fellowship 2020.
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2019
Featured on the Africa Health Agenda International Conference hosted in Kigali Rwanda.
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Featured on the Millennium Fellowship Class of 2019 for implememnting the Coz Im Happy project.
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Featured on the Young African Leadership Initiative publication called The Leading Edge issue 11.
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2018
Featured on People’s Daily newspaper talking about sustainable development goals Pg 19 .
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Featured on The Standard Newspaper highlighting my journey building a medical empire: Stowelink INC
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2017
Featured by The Daily Nation Newspaper in the pull out, My Network talking about my plans with Stowelink Inc.
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STEPHEN OGWENO 
