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Welcome to APHRC’s second 2025 newsletter issue! This edition explores how the Center is closing the Knowledge Translation Gap, making [...]Read More...
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Did you know it takes 17 years to turn research into action? Discover how APHRC is closing the knowledge translation gap, turning complex research into accessible, relatable, and transformative insights to drive policy action and change 👉 buff.ly/k9AkHs5
Did you know it takes 17 years to turn research into action? Discover how APHRC is closing the knowledge translation gap, turning complex research into accessible, relatable, and transformative insights to drive policy action and change 👉 buff.ly/k9AkHs5
⏰ Happening Today!
🤝 Join the Mental Health Data Prize Africa Initiative for an important discussion on centering lived experience in mental health research and policy.
🔗 Register now: buff.ly/F20DlWk
#MentalHealthAfrica #LivedExperience #MentalHealthResearch #APHRC
🤝 Join the Mental Health Data Prize Africa Initiative for an important discussion on centering lived experience in mental health research and policy.
🔗 Register now: buff.ly/F20DlWk
#MentalHealthAfrica #LivedExperience #MentalHealthResearch #APHRC
November 27, 2025 at 9:57 AM
⏰ Happening Today!
🤝 Join the Mental Health Data Prize Africa Initiative for an important discussion on centering lived experience in mental health research and policy.
🔗 Register now: buff.ly/F20DlWk
#MentalHealthAfrica #LivedExperience #MentalHealthResearch #APHRC
🤝 Join the Mental Health Data Prize Africa Initiative for an important discussion on centering lived experience in mental health research and policy.
🔗 Register now: buff.ly/F20DlWk
#MentalHealthAfrica #LivedExperience #MentalHealthResearch #APHRC
📢 Webinaire | Dialogue Médias–Recherche
📅 Lundi 1er décembre
⏰ 11h00 – 12h30 GMT
Rejoignez-nous pour le Dialogue Médias-Recherche, une conversation essentielle réunissant journalistes, chercheurs et acteurs du développement.
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📅 Lundi 1er décembre
⏰ 11h00 – 12h30 GMT
Rejoignez-nous pour le Dialogue Médias-Recherche, une conversation essentielle réunissant journalistes, chercheurs et acteurs du développement.
🔗Cliquez ici pour vous inscrire:https://buff.ly/0Ox9KeY
November 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
📢 Webinaire | Dialogue Médias–Recherche
📅 Lundi 1er décembre
⏰ 11h00 – 12h30 GMT
Rejoignez-nous pour le Dialogue Médias-Recherche, une conversation essentielle réunissant journalistes, chercheurs et acteurs du développement.
🔗Cliquez ici pour vous inscrire:https://buff.ly/0Ox9KeY
📅 Lundi 1er décembre
⏰ 11h00 – 12h30 GMT
Rejoignez-nous pour le Dialogue Médias-Recherche, une conversation essentielle réunissant journalistes, chercheurs et acteurs du développement.
🔗Cliquez ici pour vous inscrire:https://buff.ly/0Ox9KeY
Happening this Week!
#IamAPHRC Countdown to 2030 Initiative is holding a workshop on communication, documentation, and knowledge translation for operational and implementation research writing for the Zimbabwe Country collaboration team.
#APHRCResearch #IamAPHRC #WeAreAfrica
#IamAPHRC Countdown to 2030 Initiative is holding a workshop on communication, documentation, and knowledge translation for operational and implementation research writing for the Zimbabwe Country collaboration team.
#APHRCResearch #IamAPHRC #WeAreAfrica
November 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Happening this Week!
#IamAPHRC Countdown to 2030 Initiative is holding a workshop on communication, documentation, and knowledge translation for operational and implementation research writing for the Zimbabwe Country collaboration team.
#APHRCResearch #IamAPHRC #WeAreAfrica
#IamAPHRC Countdown to 2030 Initiative is holding a workshop on communication, documentation, and knowledge translation for operational and implementation research writing for the Zimbabwe Country collaboration team.
#APHRCResearch #IamAPHRC #WeAreAfrica
🗓️ One day to go!
🤝 Join us tomorrow, November 27 at 4:00 PM EAT, as we delve into Antimicrobial Resistance (#AMR) environmental pathways and innovative, context-relevant approaches to strengthen related surveillance across Africa.
🔗 Secure your spot: buff.ly/4pZ6t0N
#IamAPHRC #WeAreAfrica
🤝 Join us tomorrow, November 27 at 4:00 PM EAT, as we delve into Antimicrobial Resistance (#AMR) environmental pathways and innovative, context-relevant approaches to strengthen related surveillance across Africa.
🔗 Secure your spot: buff.ly/4pZ6t0N
#IamAPHRC #WeAreAfrica
November 26, 2025 at 10:23 AM
🗓️ One day to go!
🤝 Join us tomorrow, November 27 at 4:00 PM EAT, as we delve into Antimicrobial Resistance (#AMR) environmental pathways and innovative, context-relevant approaches to strengthen related surveillance across Africa.
🔗 Secure your spot: buff.ly/4pZ6t0N
#IamAPHRC #WeAreAfrica
🤝 Join us tomorrow, November 27 at 4:00 PM EAT, as we delve into Antimicrobial Resistance (#AMR) environmental pathways and innovative, context-relevant approaches to strengthen related surveillance across Africa.
🔗 Secure your spot: buff.ly/4pZ6t0N
#IamAPHRC #WeAreAfrica
🔊 Webinar Alert: Media–Research Dialogue
📅 Monday, December 1, 2025
⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. GMT
Join us for the Media–Research Dialogue, an essential conversation designed to bring together journalists, researchers, and development actors.
🔗 Registration link: buff.ly/u2q4iHY
📅 Monday, December 1, 2025
⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. GMT
Join us for the Media–Research Dialogue, an essential conversation designed to bring together journalists, researchers, and development actors.
🔗 Registration link: buff.ly/u2q4iHY
November 26, 2025 at 8:03 AM
🔊 Webinar Alert: Media–Research Dialogue
📅 Monday, December 1, 2025
⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. GMT
Join us for the Media–Research Dialogue, an essential conversation designed to bring together journalists, researchers, and development actors.
🔗 Registration link: buff.ly/u2q4iHY
📅 Monday, December 1, 2025
⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. GMT
Join us for the Media–Research Dialogue, an essential conversation designed to bring together journalists, researchers, and development actors.
🔗 Registration link: buff.ly/u2q4iHY
Did you know that some Kenyan adolescents start using tobacco products as early as age 5?
Kenya’s DaYTA 2024 survey reveal that peer influence remains a major driver; majority of youth report starting to smoke because a friend smoked, alongside curiosity and the appeal of packaging
#DaYTAKE
Kenya’s DaYTA 2024 survey reveal that peer influence remains a major driver; majority of youth report starting to smoke because a friend smoked, alongside curiosity and the appeal of packaging
#DaYTAKE
November 25, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Did you know that some Kenyan adolescents start using tobacco products as early as age 5?
Kenya’s DaYTA 2024 survey reveal that peer influence remains a major driver; majority of youth report starting to smoke because a friend smoked, alongside curiosity and the appeal of packaging
#DaYTAKE
Kenya’s DaYTA 2024 survey reveal that peer influence remains a major driver; majority of youth report starting to smoke because a friend smoked, alongside curiosity and the appeal of packaging
#DaYTAKE
🤝 Thank you for joining us for the 2025 Africa Health and Development Annual Research Symposium; your participation and presence contributed to the success of the event.
#APHRCResearch #PoweringAfricasHealthFuture #DecolonizeHealth
#APHRCResearch #PoweringAfricasHealthFuture #DecolonizeHealth
November 24, 2025 at 2:05 PM
🤝 Thank you for joining us for the 2025 Africa Health and Development Annual Research Symposium; your participation and presence contributed to the success of the event.
#APHRCResearch #PoweringAfricasHealthFuture #DecolonizeHealth
#APHRCResearch #PoweringAfricasHealthFuture #DecolonizeHealth
In his closing remarks, Joseph Gichuru APHRC’s Deputy Executive Director thanked partners, board members, panelists, staff and all participants of the 2025 Africa Health and Development Annual Research Symposium.
#AHDARS2025 #APHRCResearch #PoweringAfricasHealthFuture #DecolonizeHealth
#AHDARS2025 #APHRCResearch #PoweringAfricasHealthFuture #DecolonizeHealth
November 20, 2025 at 3:10 PM
In his closing remarks, Joseph Gichuru APHRC’s Deputy Executive Director thanked partners, board members, panelists, staff and all participants of the 2025 Africa Health and Development Annual Research Symposium.
#AHDARS2025 #APHRCResearch #PoweringAfricasHealthFuture #DecolonizeHealth
#AHDARS2025 #APHRCResearch #PoweringAfricasHealthFuture #DecolonizeHealth
Angela Wamola, Head of Africa, GSMA in her presentation highlighted that it is crucial to leverage technology as an enabler, particularly in the African context, because technology should transform lives and provide meaningful connections for a modern, connected life.
#AHDARS2025 #APHRCResearch
#AHDARS2025 #APHRCResearch
November 20, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Angela Wamola, Head of Africa, GSMA in her presentation highlighted that it is crucial to leverage technology as an enabler, particularly in the African context, because technology should transform lives and provide meaningful connections for a modern, connected life.
#AHDARS2025 #APHRCResearch
#AHDARS2025 #APHRCResearch
Speaking at the #AHDARS2025 this morning, Bunmi Makinwa, APHRC’s Board Chair emphasized partner collaboration through a transformation journey and carrying everyone along.
🔊 Stay tuned for for more insights and updates from the convening.
#AHDARS2025 #APHRCResearch #PoweringAfricasHealthFuture
🔊 Stay tuned for for more insights and updates from the convening.
#AHDARS2025 #APHRCResearch #PoweringAfricasHealthFuture
November 19, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Speaking at the #AHDARS2025 this morning, Bunmi Makinwa, APHRC’s Board Chair emphasized partner collaboration through a transformation journey and carrying everyone along.
🔊 Stay tuned for for more insights and updates from the convening.
#AHDARS2025 #APHRCResearch #PoweringAfricasHealthFuture
🔊 Stay tuned for for more insights and updates from the convening.
#AHDARS2025 #APHRCResearch #PoweringAfricasHealthFuture
This year’s symposium features Dr. Seye Abimbola and his keynote speech focused on the topic: Beyond Colonial Structures Redesigning the Global Health Knowledge Ecosystem in Africa.
🔊 Follow these critical conversations to discover how we can shape the future of Africa’s health and development.
🔊 Follow these critical conversations to discover how we can shape the future of Africa’s health and development.
November 19, 2025 at 8:10 AM
This year’s symposium features Dr. Seye Abimbola and his keynote speech focused on the topic: Beyond Colonial Structures Redesigning the Global Health Knowledge Ecosystem in Africa.
🔊 Follow these critical conversations to discover how we can shape the future of Africa’s health and development.
🔊 Follow these critical conversations to discover how we can shape the future of Africa’s health and development.
In her opening remarks, Catherine Kyobutungi, APHRC Executive Director welcomed participants and stakeholders to the 2025 Africa Health and Development Annual Research Symposium.
Join us and be part of conversations shaping the future of Africa’s health and development.
#AHDARS2025
Join us and be part of conversations shaping the future of Africa’s health and development.
#AHDARS2025
November 19, 2025 at 7:19 AM
In her opening remarks, Catherine Kyobutungi, APHRC Executive Director welcomed participants and stakeholders to the 2025 Africa Health and Development Annual Research Symposium.
Join us and be part of conversations shaping the future of Africa’s health and development.
#AHDARS2025
Join us and be part of conversations shaping the future of Africa’s health and development.
#AHDARS2025
🔊 New E-Course Alert!
Are you looking to increase the reach and impact of your research journal?
Enroll now for our self-paced course: Discoverability and Visibility of African Journals.
Self-paced | 20 hours of learning
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#AHDARS2025 #APHRCResearch
Are you looking to increase the reach and impact of your research journal?
Enroll now for our self-paced course: Discoverability and Visibility of African Journals.
Self-paced | 20 hours of learning
🔗 Enroll via: buff.ly/nQTj5SZ
#AHDARS2025 #APHRCResearch
November 18, 2025 at 11:15 AM
🔊 New E-Course Alert!
Are you looking to increase the reach and impact of your research journal?
Enroll now for our self-paced course: Discoverability and Visibility of African Journals.
Self-paced | 20 hours of learning
🔗 Enroll via: buff.ly/nQTj5SZ
#AHDARS2025 #APHRCResearch
Are you looking to increase the reach and impact of your research journal?
Enroll now for our self-paced course: Discoverability and Visibility of African Journals.
Self-paced | 20 hours of learning
🔗 Enroll via: buff.ly/nQTj5SZ
#AHDARS2025 #APHRCResearch
In case you missed our webinar on lessons from Lagos and Kano States in Nigeria where researchers engaged communities and government agencies to produce actionable data to inform maternal health policy.
🔗 Watch the recording here buff.ly/OZ5JhaV
#WeAreAfrica #IamAPHRC
🔗 Watch the recording here buff.ly/OZ5JhaV
#WeAreAfrica #IamAPHRC
Linking Research Evidence to Policy and Practice
Nigeria’s high maternal mortality rate, particularly in Kano and Lagos States, underscores the need for real-time data to guide life-saving interventions. With funding from the Gates Foundation and…
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November 17, 2025 at 1:19 PM
In case you missed our webinar on lessons from Lagos and Kano States in Nigeria where researchers engaged communities and government agencies to produce actionable data to inform maternal health policy.
🔗 Watch the recording here buff.ly/OZ5JhaV
#WeAreAfrica #IamAPHRC
🔗 Watch the recording here buff.ly/OZ5JhaV
#WeAreAfrica #IamAPHRC
Next week, from November 19-20, stakeholders from across Africa and the world will convene for the 2025 Africa Health and Development Annual Research Symposium which will be held at APHRC Nairobi campus and online.
Register now and be part of Africa leading its future!
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Register now and be part of Africa leading its future!
buff.ly/73kymDb
November 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Next week, from November 19-20, stakeholders from across Africa and the world will convene for the 2025 Africa Health and Development Annual Research Symposium which will be held at APHRC Nairobi campus and online.
Register now and be part of Africa leading its future!
buff.ly/73kymDb
Register now and be part of Africa leading its future!
buff.ly/73kymDb
7 in 10 people who suffer from diabetes are of working age.
As we commemorate World Diabetes Day, let's recognize the impact this condition has on individuals, families, and workplaces.
🔎 Early detection, proper management, and supportive environments can make all the difference.
As we commemorate World Diabetes Day, let's recognize the impact this condition has on individuals, families, and workplaces.
🔎 Early detection, proper management, and supportive environments can make all the difference.
November 14, 2025 at 12:49 PM
7 in 10 people who suffer from diabetes are of working age.
As we commemorate World Diabetes Day, let's recognize the impact this condition has on individuals, families, and workplaces.
🔎 Early detection, proper management, and supportive environments can make all the difference.
As we commemorate World Diabetes Day, let's recognize the impact this condition has on individuals, families, and workplaces.
🔎 Early detection, proper management, and supportive environments can make all the difference.
How do we eliminate barriers that exclude lived experiences in mental health research in Africa and ? Read more in the recently published article on the APHRC Newsletter (Issue 2, 2025).
By Benta Wambui, Onyango Otieno, and Christine Ger.│p.20│
🔗https://buff.ly/SqxA0dV
By Benta Wambui, Onyango Otieno, and Christine Ger.│p.20│
🔗https://buff.ly/SqxA0dV
November 14, 2025 at 7:36 AM
How do we eliminate barriers that exclude lived experiences in mental health research in Africa and ? Read more in the recently published article on the APHRC Newsletter (Issue 2, 2025).
By Benta Wambui, Onyango Otieno, and Christine Ger.│p.20│
🔗https://buff.ly/SqxA0dV
By Benta Wambui, Onyango Otieno, and Christine Ger.│p.20│
🔗https://buff.ly/SqxA0dV
🔊 Les 19 et 20 novembre 2025, l’Afrique affirmera son leadership en définissant, selon ses propres priorités, les contours de l’avenir de la santé mondiale.
🔗 Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant : buff.ly/73kymDb
#IamAPHRC #WeAreAfrica
🔗 Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant : buff.ly/73kymDb
#IamAPHRC #WeAreAfrica
November 13, 2025 at 11:05 AM
🔊 Les 19 et 20 novembre 2025, l’Afrique affirmera son leadership en définissant, selon ses propres priorités, les contours de l’avenir de la santé mondiale.
🔗 Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant : buff.ly/73kymDb
#IamAPHRC #WeAreAfrica
🔗 Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant : buff.ly/73kymDb
#IamAPHRC #WeAreAfrica
#IamAPHRC in partnership with @SciforAfrica @GSMAAfrica @ECSA_HC will hold the 2025 Africa Health and Development Annual Research Symposium, November 19-20. Partnerships for Africa.
🔗 Register now: buff.ly/73kymDb
🔗 Register now: buff.ly/73kymDb
November 12, 2025 at 8:28 AM
#IamAPHRC in partnership with @SciforAfrica @GSMAAfrica @ECSA_HC will hold the 2025 Africa Health and Development Annual Research Symposium, November 19-20. Partnerships for Africa.
🔗 Register now: buff.ly/73kymDb
🔗 Register now: buff.ly/73kymDb
“... the most successful efforts for knowledge translation begin early, connect with people’s needs, and make an impact through collaboration”
Read more in the recently published article from APHRC Newsletter (Issue 2, 2025)
By Davis Musyoki│p.16│ 🔗https://buff.ly/SqxA0dV
Read more in the recently published article from APHRC Newsletter (Issue 2, 2025)
By Davis Musyoki│p.16│ 🔗https://buff.ly/SqxA0dV
November 12, 2025 at 7:16 AM
“... the most successful efforts for knowledge translation begin early, connect with people’s needs, and make an impact through collaboration”
Read more in the recently published article from APHRC Newsletter (Issue 2, 2025)
By Davis Musyoki│p.16│ 🔗https://buff.ly/SqxA0dV
Read more in the recently published article from APHRC Newsletter (Issue 2, 2025)
By Davis Musyoki│p.16│ 🔗https://buff.ly/SqxA0dV
Join us tomorrow for the final session of our three-part webinar series on safeguarding adolescent sexual and reproductive health in the current funding crisis.
📅 November 12, 2025
🕔1700-1800h EAT
Register here: buff.ly/SaElEmE
#APHRCResearch #SRHR
📅 November 12, 2025
🕔1700-1800h EAT
Register here: buff.ly/SaElEmE
#APHRCResearch #SRHR
November 11, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Join us tomorrow for the final session of our three-part webinar series on safeguarding adolescent sexual and reproductive health in the current funding crisis.
📅 November 12, 2025
🕔1700-1800h EAT
Register here: buff.ly/SaElEmE
#APHRCResearch #SRHR
📅 November 12, 2025
🕔1700-1800h EAT
Register here: buff.ly/SaElEmE
#APHRCResearch #SRHR
How can local research drive real-time policy change to save mothers’ lives?
Join us for a webinar: drawing lessons from Kano & Lagos states on innovation for improved maternal health in Nigeria.
🗓️ Date: Thursday, Nov 13
⏰ Time: 2:30 PM EAT/12:30 PM WAT
Register: buff.ly/O7KQkJu
Join us for a webinar: drawing lessons from Kano & Lagos states on innovation for improved maternal health in Nigeria.
🗓️ Date: Thursday, Nov 13
⏰ Time: 2:30 PM EAT/12:30 PM WAT
Register: buff.ly/O7KQkJu
November 11, 2025 at 7:33 AM
How can local research drive real-time policy change to save mothers’ lives?
Join us for a webinar: drawing lessons from Kano & Lagos states on innovation for improved maternal health in Nigeria.
🗓️ Date: Thursday, Nov 13
⏰ Time: 2:30 PM EAT/12:30 PM WAT
Register: buff.ly/O7KQkJu
Join us for a webinar: drawing lessons from Kano & Lagos states on innovation for improved maternal health in Nigeria.
🗓️ Date: Thursday, Nov 13
⏰ Time: 2:30 PM EAT/12:30 PM WAT
Register: buff.ly/O7KQkJu
“Silence creates an information vacuum that erodes trust and can lead to the propagation of misinformation, with dire consequences...”
Find out how critical it is for people to understand the why and the so what behind research findings.
By Michelle Mbuthia│ p.14│
🔗https://buff.ly/SqxA0dV
Find out how critical it is for people to understand the why and the so what behind research findings.
By Michelle Mbuthia│ p.14│
🔗https://buff.ly/SqxA0dV
November 11, 2025 at 5:56 AM
“Silence creates an information vacuum that erodes trust and can lead to the propagation of misinformation, with dire consequences...”
Find out how critical it is for people to understand the why and the so what behind research findings.
By Michelle Mbuthia│ p.14│
🔗https://buff.ly/SqxA0dV
Find out how critical it is for people to understand the why and the so what behind research findings.
By Michelle Mbuthia│ p.14│
🔗https://buff.ly/SqxA0dV
#IamAPHRC’s Alice Ritho is speaking at the African Youth Citizen Science (AYCS) Conference 2025.
In a session exploring ways to empower youth as agents of Climate Action, Alice will reflect on APHRC's work in climate change mitigation initiatives and how youth can actively participate.
In a session exploring ways to empower youth as agents of Climate Action, Alice will reflect on APHRC's work in climate change mitigation initiatives and how youth can actively participate.
November 10, 2025 at 1:46 PM
#IamAPHRC’s Alice Ritho is speaking at the African Youth Citizen Science (AYCS) Conference 2025.
In a session exploring ways to empower youth as agents of Climate Action, Alice will reflect on APHRC's work in climate change mitigation initiatives and how youth can actively participate.
In a session exploring ways to empower youth as agents of Climate Action, Alice will reflect on APHRC's work in climate change mitigation initiatives and how youth can actively participate.