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Generating #evidence, strengthening research capacity, and engaging policy to inform action on population health and wellbeing.

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#IamAPHRC is participating in the two day East Africa Data Governance Conference 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya, which kicked off today, contributing to discussions on responsible and secure data use in the region.

#EADataGov2026 #DataGovernance #DataProtection #ResponsibleData #APHRC #WeAreAfrica

10.03.2026 10:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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As we mark 20 years of Countdown, join us for a candid conversation reflecting on the lessons learned and what the future holds for health data systems, evidence, and accountability.

πŸ“… Thursday, April 9, 2026
πŸ•’ 13:00–14:30 (GMT) | 16:00–17:30 (EAT)

πŸ”— Register here: buff.ly/ov7i2PR

09.03.2026 11:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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A Cry for Help in the Heart of Turkana: Ending Child Marriage and Violence Against Girls – APHRC APHRC is a premier research-to-policy institution, generating evidence, strengthening research and related capacity in the African research and development ecosystem, and engaging policy to inform…

#InternationalWomensDay2026 theme "Give to Gain" challenges us to rethink what we invest in. It reminds us that to achieve a better, and more equitable world, we must be willing to give our resources, attention, and power.

Give, so that all may gain.
Read more here: buff.ly/2zuaelf

#IWD2026

09.03.2026 08:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Today, #IamAPHRC’s Executive Director, @CKyobutungi delivered remarks cross-hub collaboration on climate change and health at the launch of the Pan-African Climate Change and Health Centre during the 2nd Primary Health Care (PHC) Congress.

#ClimateAndHealth #ClimateAction #APHRCResearch

05.03.2026 15:07 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Today, #IamAPHRC’s Executive Director, Dr. Catherine Kyobutungi, delivered a keynote on cross-hub collaboration on climate change and health at the launch of the Pan-African Climate Change and Health Centre during the 2nd Primary Health Care (PHC) Congress.

#ClimateAndHealth #APHRCResearch

05.03.2026 12:58 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Looking to expand your research network in Africa?

Join one of #IamAPHRC’s 22+ Communities of Practice, spanning health systems, population dynamics, gender, urbanization, data science, policy translation, and much more.

Find your community: buff.ly/trNOBIv

#IamAPHRC #APHRCVLA #CoPs

04.03.2026 07:22 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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#CARTA has welcomed its twelfth cohort of fellows, 22 PhD candidates undertaking diverse programs in CARTA’s partner universities and research institutions.

With the admission of this cohort, cumulative number of enrolled fellows since 2011 now stands at 287, with 195 having graduated to date.

03.03.2026 13:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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In webinar two of the Strengthening Regional AMR Research Systems in Africa series, we'll unpack what drives antibiotic misuse and share practical, evidence-based strategies to improve prescribing, dispensing, and use in African settings.

Register to join: buff.ly/hdkQl5s

#IamAPHRC #WeAreAfrica

03.03.2026 11:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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The #APHRC’s Data Science Without Borders (DSWB) initiative Annual General Meeting kicked off yesterday, bringing together leaders in data science, digital health, and research governance from across Africa.

#DSWBAGM2026 #DigitalHealth #AIinHealth #DataScienceinAfrica #APHRCResearch

03.03.2026 10:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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On this #AfricanDayofSchoolFeeding, #IamAPHRC's Dr. Jacqueline Kung'u reminds us that quality, local procurement, and nutrition must be at the heart of school meal programs.

#APHRCResearch #MoreThanAMeal

02.03.2026 11:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to Deborah πŸ‘πŸ½πŸ‘πŸ½πŸ‘πŸ½

Our first recipient of the Pauline Bakibinga Memorial Scholarship, Deborah Neumbe, has successfully completed her MSc in Bioinformatics from Makerere University, a major milestone in her research journey!

πŸ‘‰ Learn more: buff.ly/OqWisXH

#IamAPHRC #WomenInScience

02.03.2026 08:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A Scholarship, a Vision, and a Web Tool: Transforming Genomic Analysis – APHRC APHRC is a premier research-to-policy institution, generating evidence, strengthening research and related capacity in the African research and development ecosystem, and engaging policy to inform…

Congratulations to Deborah πŸ‘πŸ½πŸ‘πŸ½πŸ‘πŸ½

Our first recipient of the Pauline Bakibinga Memorial Scholarship, Deborah Neumbe, has successfully completed her MSc in Bioinformatics from Makerere University, a major milestone in her research journey!

πŸ‘‰ Learn more: buff.ly/Cm58ane

#IamAPHRC #WomenInScience

02.03.2026 08:24 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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In Loving Memory of Dr. Eshetu Girma

Today, we held a memorial service at the APHRC Campus for our departed colleague, Dr. Eshetu Girma, who rested on December 1, 2025.

May Eshetu’s soul continue to rest in eternal peace.

#IamAPHRC

27.02.2026 15:22 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ‰It’s official! Today, Kenya launches the National Sanitation Management Policy under the theme: β€œTowards Safely Managed Sanitation for All By 2030 and Beyond.”

APHRC is proud to have supported this milestone, with the funding from the Gates Foundation.

#WeAreAfrica #PolicyToAction

27.02.2026 10:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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APHRC|Virtual Learning Academy(VLA) Welcome to the home of flexible, accessible and high quality world-class learning that promote research evidence generation and uptake, advancing Africa’s self-sufficiency in R&D. Join us here

What is Data Governance and why does it matter?

Strengthen your foundation in responsible data practice and support transparent, impactful research.

πŸŽ“ Free enrollment
πŸ”— Access the course at: buff.ly/IlOIQm6

Offered by the African Population and Health Research Center.

27.02.2026 07:49 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The New Look: APHRC Website
The New Look: APHRC Website

πŸ₯Welcome to a new APHRC digital experience! πŸ“’πŸŽ‰

πŸ“ΉοΈ Watch a video about our new website: buff.ly/O7JTqSx
πŸ”— Visit our new website here: www.aphrc.org

#APHRCWebsite #IamAPHRC #WeAreAfrica

26.02.2026 11:35 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ₯ APHRC’s new website is live! πŸ“’πŸŽ‰
πŸ”— Explore here: www.aphrc.org

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πŸ₯ Le nouveau site web de l'APHRC est officiellement en ligne! πŸ“’πŸŽ‰
πŸ”— DΓ©couvrez-le ici: www.aphrc.org

#APHRCWebsite #IamAPHRC #WeAreAfrica

26.02.2026 10:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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On the sidelines of the #INSPIRE2 AGM in Mombasa, APHRC launched its Data Governance Training Curriculum.

With AI tools expanding, data protection laws tightening, and growing demand for high-quality African data, institutions are expected to do more and do it responsibly.

#INSPIRE2

25.02.2026 14:16 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ₯ Tomorrow, we go live!

πŸ’‘ A stronger connection to Africa’s research and development ecosystem.
🌍 A new #IamAPHRC’s digital home will be launched tomorrow.

πŸš€ Stay tuned.

#APHRCWebsite #IamAPHRC #WeAreAfrica

25.02.2026 13:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Evidence for AI in Health (EVAH) RFP The Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) is a global research center working to reduce poverty by ensuring that policy is informed by scientific evidence. Anchored by a network of more than…

The first EVAH Request For Proposal is now open, focusing on AI decision support tools for frontline community and primary health workers.

πŸ•°οΈ Apply before April 1, 2026: buff.ly/mVlwYyQ
πŸ”— Read more: buff.ly/NQ8UfdJ

24.02.2026 13:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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⏳ T–2 Days

πŸ₯ Built for collaboration. Designed for impact.
Our new digital home will help you discover APHRC’s work effortlessly.

πŸš€Stay tuned.

#APHRCWebsite #IamAPHRC #WeAreAfrica

24.02.2026 06:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This week, the Implementation Network for Sharing Population Information from Research Entities (INSPIRE) 2.0 secretariat is hosting a workshop on strengthening African HDSS to generate timely, high-quality data that informs policy and decision-making.

#INSPIRE2 #HDSS #PopulationHealth #NCDs

23.02.2026 14:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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⏳ T–3 Days

πŸ₯ Something new is loading…
A new digital home for the #IamAPHRC is almost here.

πŸš€ Stay tuned.

#APHRCWebsite #IamAPHRC #WeAreAfrica

23.02.2026 11:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“• In a new blog published on UKFIET - The Education and Development Forum, #IamAPHRC’s Fridah Gatwiri Kiambati and Davis Muli Musyoki explore the lived realities of parents raising children with autism.

πŸ‘‰οΈ Read more: buff.ly/Rt1VO3u

#APHRCResearch #Autism #MentalHealth #InclusiveEducation

23.02.2026 07:35 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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In this month’s Beyond the Desk, Hiram Ndichu, Research Officer in the Research and Related Capacity Strengthening Division, shares his inspiring journey. This is one you don’t want to miss.

πŸ“ΉοΈ Watch the teaser now and stay tuned for the full story

#IamAPHRC #WeAreAfrica

20.02.2026 14:05 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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This week, #APHRC participated in the Health Apps International Conference held at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, in collaboration with the University of Warwick and the University of Nairobi.

#DigitalHealth #DataGovernance #HealthData #APHRC

20.02.2026 13:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Press Release: APHRC Joins Global Partners to Deliver the $60M Evidence for AI in Health (EVAH) Initiative to Guide Responsible Use of AI in Health Care - APHRC February 20, 2026 | Nairobi, Kenya | New Delhi, India: The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) today announced [...]Read More...

APHRC today joined global partners in launching the $60M Evidence for AI in Health (EVAH) Initiative to guide responsible use of AI in health care at the ongoing AI summit in India.

πŸ‘‰Read for more details: buff.ly/PnkZfI9

#AIImpactSummit #AIforGood #EvidenceBasedPolicy #AI #APHRC

20.02.2026 10:06 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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As the AI space continues to evolve globally, its true impact will be realized when it is grounded in people, responsive to context, and aligned to development priorities.

The future of AI should be built on evidence, equity, and responsible innovation.

#AIImpactSummit #EvidenceBasedPolicy #AI

19.02.2026 14:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Today, #IamAPHRC participated in the official launch of the Harnessing Education Research for Impact in Africa (HERI Africa) Initiative at Kisii University, Kenya.

APHRC is excited to contribute to this initiative that places African-led research at the centre of education transformation.

#HERI

19.02.2026 12:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Earlier this week, #IamAPHRC held an inception meeting at Moi University in Eldoret, Kenya, one of the Africa Health Collaborative (AHC) partner institutions, to strengthen Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning, and Adaptation (MELA) systems.

#MELA #AfricaHealthCollaborative #AfricaHealth #APHRCResearch

19.02.2026 09:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0