Loice Achieng

Dr. Loice Achieng is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Her work focuses on HIV treatment outcomes, critical care in resource-limited settings, tuberculosis control, and improving healthcare quality in Sub-Saharan Africa. She holds an MBChB (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) and an MMED (Master of Medicine).

Her research emphasizes adherence to antiretroviral therapy, retention in care systems, and innovative approaches to managing infectious diseases in resource-constrained environments. Dr. Achieng has contributed to studies on antibiotic stewardship, tuberculosis program evaluation, and pediatric antibiotic use in Kenya. Her work often bridges clinical practice with public health policy to address systemic challenges in global health.

Key research trends include: (1) optimizing HIV treatment adherence through pill-count monitoring; (2) adapting critical care protocols for low-resource hospitals; (3) addressing gaps in tuberculosis control through quality assessment tools; and (4) analyzing hypertension management in African healthcare systems. Her publications reflect a commitment to evidence-based solutions for improving patient outcomes in underserved regions.

Dr. Achieng has collaborated on multidisciplinary projects with organizations like the Kenya Medical Research Institute and the CDC, focusing on infectious disease surveillance and healthcare infrastructure strengthening. No formal student advisement or grant awards were explicitly listed in the provided materials.