African Population and Health Research Center

🥁🔊🎉 APHRC’s Annual Report 2023 is out, and we are excited! ✅Our theme - Coloring Africa🎨! This represents myriad unique aspects that, when combined, form a vibrant and dynamic palette. Through art and color, APHRC tells its story of changing the narrative across the continent through the things we do on a daily basis and our achievements. Read our 2023 digital annual report here: https://buff.ly/3Vqisor. #IamAPHRC #WeAreAfrica #ColoringAfrica Catherine Kyobutungi Anthony Mveyange; Joseph Wangombe Mamadou Diarafa Diallo Elizabeth Kimani-Murage Florah Karimi Agnes Kiragga Moses Ngware Joshua Muthama Paul Odero Issabelah Mutuku, MPRSK Njeri Mbuthia, MPRSK; Juliet Ratemo-Okumu, MCIPR, MPRSK Dorcas Odhiambo, MPRSK Chao Shete Charity Waweru William Sila Anthony Ajayi Meshack Johnson Billy Lubuya Sokhna Thiam Corretta T. Aïcha Weber Malick Sarr Eubert Espira Ndéye Awa Fall Mouhamadou Moustapha Ndour Dr. El Hadji Malick Sylla Assane DIOUF Ndèye Dibor NDOUR Peter Kaberia

Our latest newsletter is out! This month, we are featuring our 2022/23 Annual Report, which marks a significant milestone for ESSA as we present consolidated accounts for operations in both Ghana and the UK for the first time. 🔍 Other highlights in this edition include: Grant Proposal Writing Workshops: Our initiatives in Accra and Nairobi are empowering African researchers to lead their research agendas. ❇ Blog Insight: A new blog on prioritising early childhood education research in sub-Saharan Africa for equitable learning outcomes. ❇ New Literature Search Protocols: Two new protocol documents from REAL Centre and ESSA on mapping early childhood development research and country-based outputs. ❇ Upcoming Conferences: ESSA will be participating in several important conferences in the coming months, where we will discuss localising education research and share evidence from our projects. 👉 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dB6AZbpm 📩 Stay connected for more details! Sign up to receive the latest news from ESSA and our partners: https://lnkd.in/eQu34ZZe

Earlier this year , I was given the opportunity to Chair the Planning and Execution of the 2nd Annual Journal Clubs Exchange #researchexchange with a group of talented young, enthusiastic people like myself. It was my #firsttime being at the helm of planning an event that required Resource Mobilization both material and monetary. It was very interesting planning an event to be held in Nakuru despite not being so familiar with the place. The sleepless nights , constant phone calls , frequent meetings , random minor and major inconveniences that come with event planning were worth it in the end and we hosted #210students across 9 medical schools in Kenya and over 20 speakers. The 2nd Annual JJE took place February 25th - 26th at Egerton University , Nakuru ; in partnership with Kemelsa Association & KEPhSA Kenya A Special Thank You to all the Partners who made this a success : DOCTAB , KEPhSA Kenya, Kenya Malaria Youth Corps, UNISON Medical Centre Rumuruti, African Population and Health Research Center APHRC , KCB Bank Group , CERBA Lancet , Integrated Cancer Research Foundation of Kenya , Ducit Blue Foundation , Students Against Superbugs Africa , PSK - Young Pharmacists Group In attendance were students and faculty members from : Mount Kenya University , SCORE_MKU , Kenya Methodist University , Kenyatta University , MKUMREC , EUREC , KeMUMREC , Maseno University Research Club , SEKU MLS , Moi University Research Club. Conference Speakers : Mohamed Onyango , Vincent Kipkorir ,Palmer Imbenzi , Emish Ondiek , @Prof. Alice Mutungi DSMHS , Gathai Mundia B.Pharm , Gabriel Aseka , Dr.Laura Awuor , @ Stephen wambua , Jared R. , Sylivia Ntamwinja , Mwithali Gakii , @Dr.Lakati , @Dr.Angela Munoko , @Dr.kibet tanui , Brian Omwocha , @Dr. Joseph mwiruri , @Dr.Ndeleva , Dr. Nasio , @Cornelius Muasya , Dr Nereah Riaga , LEVIS KIMUNYU , Christine Kili , Marie-Claire Wangari M. (MBChB) , Barbara Ayimba , Milka Kitheka , Paul Sifuna Oshule, Ph.D. , Nyakio Mburu Thank you Team!!!🌟🌟 Hope Lonah , Belton, Allen G. , Emmanuel Kibet , Kamau Ashley , Stephen Joel , James Kimani , Belton , Caleb , Tracy Wambugu

For the last three days, I have been privileged to facilitate sessions with health experts from the #EastAfricanCommunity in #Burundi to develop a #Pandemic #preparedness and response #policyframework. It is fulfilling to appreciate the deep and rich expertise within our region. It's enriching to note that East Africans are focused on thinking beyond boundaries. With the zero draft in place, we now march on to the country consultations. Adequate #consultations in the policy-making process enhances #ownership and leads to successful implementation African Population and Health Research Center

Data Science Without Borders (DSWB) project team in Ethiopia. This week, APHRC's #DSWB project team engaged in insightful discussions about data sharing and intellectual property, emphasizing the importance of equitable access and shared detailed insights with Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI) on key aspects of the DSWB project, with a focus on: ✔️ The importance of documenting key project milestones ✔️Strategies to enhance project visibility ✔️Developing a six-month project roadmap ✔️Progress towards creating a no-code platform The team also visited ALERT Hospital, one of six referral hospitals selected by Ethiopia's Ministry of Health, to implement an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system, which has significantly improved patient experiences and reduced treatment times. From the discussions, it was clear that there is great potential for the project to work with the hospital team through AHRI to enhance their data science capacity to maximize the EMR system's potential. The DSWB project demonstrates a strong commitment to leveraging data for health improvements across Africa, demonstrating the potential of digital health initiatives to transform healthcare delivery and improve patient outcomes. #WeAreAfrica

APHRC is attending a weeklong inception meeting of the Promoting Evidence-Based Investments in Sanitation and Hygiene for Health and Equity (PROmISE) consortium in Kampala, Uganda. The consortium members include Emory University University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Makerere University -School of Public Health, Training Research and Networking for Development (TREND), PACE (Pan African Consortium of Experts), University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) Zambia Institute of Environmental Health, and icddr,b. Various activities have been held during the week, including field visits, discussion of sanitation and public health decision-making tools, and country research plans. #IamAPHRC #WeAreAfrica #APHRCResearch Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Reckitt Global Hygiene Institute (RGHI) Sheillah Simiyu Phylis Busienei Blessing Mberu Alex Manyasi Mamadou Diarafa Diallo Anthony Mveyange Catherine Kyobutungi

NIERA is proud to have co-hosted with Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA) the 12th Annual Africa Evidence Summit, held in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania earlier this month. The summit brought together over 350 participants to discuss and explore latest evidence on economic development and poverty alleviation in Africa. Some of the highlights include: - NIERA founding Secretary General Dr Samuel Oji Oti, alongside Carson Christiano the Executive Director, CEGA gave the opening remarks setting the tone for the summit  - A keynote address from Tanzania's Minister of Education, Science and Technology, Prof Adolf Mkenda who challenged researchers to rigorously test their evidence, ensuring its credibility and reliability. - Several panel sessions focusing on critical themes such as Global health, Education and livelihoods, financial inclusion, Research ethics, Agriculture, Decision making, Gender and Maternal health and Localization of evidence and Policy engagement. - Engaging poster presentations showcasing innovative research from over 60 organizations We give special thanks to our partners Economic and Social Research Foundation, African Population and Health Research Center, J-PAL Africa The Mawazo Institute, Twaweza East Africa, and Global Poverty Research Lab for their support in making this event a resounding success. We are excited to see how the evidence shared at #AES2024 will inspire innovative solutions and drive impactful policies across Africa.

APHRC's East African Community Pandemic Preparedness project team is participating in a three-day workshop in Bujumbura. They are joined by public health and pandemic preparedness experts, stakeholders, and the #EACsecretariat to generate a zero draft of the pandemic preparedness policy framework. The policy framework will cover essential aspects of #pandemicpreparedness, including #surveillance, #earlywarning #research, #publichealthmeasures, interventions, and coordination strategies. In his opening remarks, Ndikumasabo J. Benchman, EAC Health Coordinator, noted that the project comes at a time when disease outbreaks have become frequent and threaten the EAC region. The project aims to help address gaps in the prevention of #publichealth #emergencies and mitigate the impact of #diseaseoutbreaks in the region, such as COVID-19. #WeAreAfrica #APHRCResearch Grace K. Johnstone Kotut Doris Omao Jenericah Gichuki Lynette Kamau Christopher Maero Elizabeth Kimani-Murage Mamadou Diarafa Diallo Anthony Mveyange Catherine Kyobutungi

The Data Science Without Borders (DSWB) project team, led by #IamAPHRC’s Agnes Kiragga, met with Africa CDC's Directorate of Science and Innovation, Musoka Papa Fallah, and Elvis TEMFACK, MD, PhD to discuss project alignment and strategies for enhancing data science capacity in Africa. The DSWB project aims to identify and address the bottlenecks and structural challenges impeding effective data science adoption on the continent. Leveraging insights from the three project pathfinders, Armauer Hansen Research Institute Douala General Hospital (DGH) and the @Institute for Health Research Epidemiologic and Training (IRESSEF), DSWB is set to drive significant advancements in data-driven evidence generation, ultimately improving African public health outcomes. #DSWB #DataForHealth #WeAreAfrica London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, U. of London CODATA Christine Ger Miranda Barasa Nebiyu Dereje Abel Wilson Walekhwa Steve Cygu Damazo Kadengye Mamadou Diarafa Diallo Anthony Mveyange Catherine Kyobutungi

Are you an experienced communication and engagement strategy consultant? Do you have the requisite experiences to develop a robust strategy to help African Population and Health Research Center develop a #communication and #engagement strategy (CES) for programmes of works across 35 African countries? Do you want your work to help #IamAPHRC in #transforming #Africanlives through #research, #policy, and #capacitystrengthening? If the answer is a resounding YES to these questions, then we will be eagerly waiting to review your application as our potential consultant to share your skills, passion and experiences with #IamAPHRC in developing this important strategy essential for executing the policy translation of #IamAPHRC’s #EvidenceInformedDecisionMaking (#EIDM) agenda. Deadline: August 7th, 2024. ToR and how to submit your application 👇👇 https://lnkd.in/eGe_mgj8 #IkoKaziAPHRC #WeAreAfrica #AfricaWeWant #Policyengagement Catherine Kyobutungi Juliet Ratemo-Okumu, MCIPR, MPRSK Agnes Kiragga Damazo Kadengye Frederick Murunga Wekesah, PhD Lillian Okoth Nancy Kang'ethe Joseph Wangombe