Kenya, Kijabe 
Dr. Sarah Muma is a Paediatric Haematologist and Oncologist specializing in childhood blood disorders and cancer, with a focus on strengthening oncology services in resource-limited settings. She is currently working as a Childhood Blood and Cancer Specialist and as Paediatrician and Paediatric Haematologist/Oncologist at AIC Kijabe Hospital, Kenya. Her work focuses on direct patient care in pediatric oncology, health systems strengthening, national and regional policy and guideline development, and reducing treatment abandonment among children with cancer in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
Current Position
- Childhood Blood and Cancer Specialist, Paediatric Haematology/Oncology (September 2014 – Present)
- Paediatrician and Paediatric Haematologist/Oncologist — AIC Kijabe Hospital (April 2012 – Present)
Professional Experience
- Paediatrician and Paediatric Haematologist/Oncologist — AIC Kijabe Hospital, Kenya (April 2012 – Present)
- Childhood Blood and Cancer Specialist — Paediatric Haematology/Oncology (September 2014 – Present)
Areas of Specialization
- Paediatric haematology and oncology
- Direct patient care in pediatric oncology
- Hospital- and system-level cancer service strengthening
- National and regional policy and guideline development
- Cross-institutional training and collaboration
- Reduction of treatment abandonment in pediatric cancer care
- Global health and health systems leadership
Publications
Dr. Sarah Muma has contributed to peer-reviewed research addressing pediatric oncology, hematology, and broader health systems challenges in Kenya. Her publications are listed below.
- Muma S, Brotherton BJ, Halestrap P. Empirical treatment of massive lymphadenopathy in a child with mixed type histiocytosis in Kenya. The Lancet. January 2020.
- Adam MB, Muma S, Modi JA, et al. Hansen EN. Paediatric and obstetric outcomes at a faith-based hospital during the 100-day public sector physician strike in Kenya. BMJ Global Health. April 2018.
- Agweyu A, Kibore M, Digolo L, et al. Maleche-Obimbo E. Prevalence and correlates of treatment failure among Kenyan children hospitalised with severe community-acquired pneumonia: A prospective study of the clinical effectiveness of WHO pneumonia case management guidelines. Tropical Medicine & International Health. August 2014.