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Title/Qualifications: MD, M.Med (Obstetrics Gynaecology)
Department/Unit/Section: Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Position: Lecturer

 

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I am a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist with more than 13 years’ experience in both busy public and private hospital settings. I am passionate about women’s health, fertility, in vitro fertilisation (IVF) and providing quality care while guided by the best available medical evidence.

RESEARCH/PUBLICATIONS

  •       James Njiru (2025). Anaphylaxis following Chromopertubation with Methylene Blue Dye in Tubal Factor Infertility: A Case Report. International Journal of Recent Advances in Multidisciplinary Research Vol 12 Issue 04, pp.11036-11037, April, 2025.
  •       James Njiru, Omar Mohamed, Marian Esiromo, Edith Kandie, Montella Silla, Francis Were, Samuel Ogombe, Paul Koigi (2024).  Prevalence of Rhesus D negativity and barriers to immuno-prophylaxis among obstetric patients in Kitengela Sub-County Hospital: A cross-sectional study. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of East and Central Africa Vol. 36 No.2, June, 2024, Page 87-91.
  •      Francis Were, James Njiru, Benjamin Elly (2024). Challenges in cosmetic Gynaecology surgery: A case series. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of East and Central Africa Vol. 36 No.1, Feb, 2024.
  •       Francis Were, James Njiru, Elly Odongo and Marian Esiromo (2024). Complex umbilical cord entanglement: A case report. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of East and Central Africa Vol. 36 No.1, Feb, 2024
  •       James Njiru, Francis Were, Elly Odongo and Marian Esiromo (2024). Natal Teeth: A rare case report and management strategies. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of East and Central Africa Vol. 36 No.1, Feb, 2024.
  •          Samuel Ogombe, James Njiru, Faith J. Maina, Edith Kandie, Montella Silla, Francis Were, Geoffrey Ounda and Marian Esiromo (2023). Antibiotic susceptibility patterns among type II diabetic patients with UTI in Thika level 5 hospital, Kiambu County, Kenya. International Journal of Information Research and Review Vol. 10, Issue, 05, pp.7511-7517, May, 2023
  •       V. Muviku, J. Njiru, F. Were, M. Esiromo and S. Mucheru (2023). Term pregnancy following heterotopic pregnancy: a case report. East African Medical Journal Vol. 100, No. 4, pp 5843-5846, April 2023.
  • James Njiru, Francis Were (2023). A case of uterine perforation with visceral injury: a multidisciplinary approach. TNH Med J 2023; 2(1): 35 - 39.
  • James Njiru, Francis Were (2023). Comparison between curvilinear and central wedge resection labiaplasty techniques. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of East and Central Africa Vol. 35 No.1, pp 7, Feb, 2023.
  • Francis Were, James Njiru (2023). Labia minoroplasty and clitoral hood reduction, enhancing novel cosmetic and functional gynaecology: A case report. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of East and Central Africa Vol. 35 No.1, pp 8, Feb, 2023.
  •       Mbindyo F.S, Wanyoro A.K, Njiru J.N. (2022). Cervical cancer screening barriers and facilitators among female prisoners in selected prisons in Kenya. The East and Central Africa Medical Journal Vol.5, No.1, 2022.
  • Geoffrey Obel, James Njeru (2021). Preventing Surgical Site Infections in East and Sub-Saharan Africa
    International Journal of Information Research and Review Vol. 08, Issue,05, pp.7248-7253, May, 2021
  • J.N. Njiru, M.A Esiromo, H.O. Omari (2014). Knowledge, Attitude and Use of pain relief in labour among women attending antenatal clinic at Shalom Community Hospital, Athiriver. East African Medical Journal Vol. 91 No. 8 August 2014
  • J. Njiru, C. Biryabarema, M. Kagawa (2013). Fetal outcomes among grand multiparous and multiparous women in Mulago hospital, Uganda. East African Medical Journal Vol. No. 1 2013
  • J. Njiru, C. Biryabarema, M. Kagawa (2013). Maternal outcomes among grand multiparous and multiparous women in Mulago hospital, Uganda. East African Medical Journal Vol. 88 No. 4 April 2011.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

  • European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE), Member
  • Fellow of the East, Central and Southern Africa College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • Infection Prevention Network Kenya IPNET-K, Member.
  • Kenya Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society, Member.
  • World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons (WALS), Member.
  • Kenya Medical Association, Member.
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