Nelly Mugo

Nelly Rwamba Mugo is a Kenyan obstetrician, gynaecologist and scientist involved in HIV and cervical cancer prevention research. She is a Research Associate Professor, Global Health in the University of Washington and the Center for Clinical Research, Kenya Medical Research Institute. She is also a member of the African Academy of Sciences. In 2021, Mugo became the inaugural recipient of the Gita Ramjee Prize.

Early life and education Mugo was one of eight children. She began her medical training at the University of Nairobi in 1981, In 2000, she received a degree in Master of Public Health from the University of Washington.

Career Mugo was trained as a gynaecologist and epidemiologist. She initially began her career at rural hospitals, and, later, the Pumwani Maternity Hospital. Mugo has contributed to various World Health Organisation initiatives and fora, and is also a member of the International Papillomavirus Society's Education Committee.

Publications Mugo has authored and co-authored more than 100 peer-reviewed journal articles on reproductive health and infectious diseases.