African Population and Health Research Center

12/12/2025

For the last 5 years, has strengthened scientific leadership across West and Central Africa.

According to our Director of Programs – Research, André Pascal Kengne, is filling long-standing evidence gaps and empowering African researchers to drive solutions that matter.

In his view, by building capacities, supporting scholars, and aligning research with development priorities, APHRC WARO is reinforcing a more inclusive and collaborative regional ecosystem hence investing in excellence and nurturing the leaders who will shape Africa’s future.

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Depuis cinq ans, renforce le leadership scientifique en Afrique de l’Ouest et du Centre.

Selon notre Directeur des Programmes – Recherche, André Pascal Kengne, comble des lacunes probantes de longue date et donne aux chercheurs africains les moyens de développer des solutions qui comptent.

Selon lui, en renforçant les capacités, en soutenant les chercheurs et en alignant la recherche sur les priorités de développement, APHRC WARO consolide un écosystème régional plus inclusif et collaboratif, investissant dans l’excellence et préparant les leaders qui façonneront l’avenir de l’Afrique.

12/12/2025

Yesterday, joined Novo Nordisk Haemophilia & Haemoglobinopathies Foundation as they unveiled a new vision for integrated care that aims at accelerating access to diagnosis and treatment for people with haemophilia and haemoglobinopathies.

In his presentation ’s Dr. Richard Sanya shared an overview of the Haemophilia project that aims to generate the first comprehensive empirical evidence on the economic and health burden of haemophilia on patient households and the healthcare system in Kenya and Uganda.

The study findings will guide:
✅ National health policy
✅ Inform resource allocation
✅ Support the design of cost-effective and sustainable haemophilia care models in sub-Saharan Africa
✅ Contribute to improved health outcomes and equity for affected individuals

12/12/2025

By working with governments, academia, civil society, and development partners in both Francophone and Anglophone regions, ensures research reaches the communities it’s meant to serve.

Our Director of Programs - Synergy Anthony Mvenyange notes that as we look ahead, APHRC remains committed to deeper innovation and collaboration to strengthen systems and accelerate development across West, Central, and all of Africa.

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En travaillant avec les gouvernements, le monde académique, la société civile et les partenaires au développement dans les régions francophones et anglophones, veille à ce que la recherche parvienne aux communautés qu’elle est destinée à servir.

Notre Directeur des Programmes – Synergie, Anthony Mvenyange, souligne qu’en regardant vers l’avenir, APHRC reste engagée dans une innovation plus poussée et une collaboration renforcée pour consolider les systèmes et accélérer le développement en Afrique de l’Ouest, en Afrique centrale et sur l’ensemble du continent.

11/12/2025

🎉 Welcome to our APHRC Board Bulletin, where we spotlight the exceptional leaders guiding our mission and vision.

💡 Our Board brings together deep expertise from academia, public health, law, finance, ICT, education, and innovation. Their strategic leadership keeps APHRC mission-aligned, impact-driven, and future-focused.

📕 Read more to know the team steering our commitment to transforming lives in Africa through research.

🔗 Link: https://buff.ly/H2hmy6s

11/12/2025

Yesterday, and CIFOR CRAF convened the Deputy Governor of Turkana County, County Executives, Directors and County officials, local administrators, civil society, implementing partners and community representatives in Lodwar for the Turkana County Engagement Forum.

Together, we reflected on priority issues identified during the project’s inception workshop, reviewed findings from policy analysis and stakeholder mapping, and co-developed pathways for strengthening climate adaptation, food systems, nutrition, and mental health in Turkana’s drylands.

We appreciate the collaboration, commitment, support and insights shared by the County Government of Turkana and all stakeholders as we work together to make visible the lived realities of climate change and to catalyze evidence-informed action across the county.

11/12/2025

🔊 Está a desenvolver a sua trajetória professional como pesquisador (a) e quer aumentar as suas chances de conseguir financiamento internacional?

A formação online do Africa Research Support Hub (ARSH) oferece:
✅ Orientação para preparar propostas competitivas
✅ Identificação de oportunidades de financiamento
✅ Apoio de especialistas

⌛ Duração: 2h/semana por 3 semanas
📅 Turmas: Janeiro, Fevereiro e Março 2026

🔔 Inscreva-se até 28 de dezembro de 2025
🔗 Registo: https://buff.ly/atp0Mky

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🔊 Are you looking to strengthen your ability to secure international research funding?

The Afrique Research Support Hub (ARSH) program presents a flexible online training designed for researchers in Sub-Saharan Africa, combining self-paced interactive modules with expert-facilitated sessions to guide you in preparing winning funding proposals and identifying suitable donors.

Who can register?
✅ Early and mid-career researchers in Sub-Saharan Africa
✅ Anyone wishing to improve their funding proposal writing skills

⌛ Time commitment: 2 hours/week for 3 weeks
📅 Sessions available: January, February and March 2026

🔗 Register today:https://buff.ly/atp0Mky

11/12/2025

At the Kilifi County Health Scientific Symposium 2025 held from Dec 9 to 10, APHRC, through the Challenging the Politics of Social Exclusion (CPSE) showcased our growing body of work on SRHR, safe abortion and post-abortion care, adolescent health, and health systems strengthening.

We were honoured to host H.E. Governor Gideon Mung'aro at our exhibition booth, where we highlighted evidence and insights shaping policy and practice across Kenya and the region.

CPSE also convened an engaging panel discussion on “Translating evidence into strengthening health systems for quality SRH services” bringing together healthcare providers, county health officials, and researchers to reflect on actionable pathways for improving sexual and reproductive health outcomes.

10/12/2025

As we wind up the , Lucas Fondo a young SRHR advocate from Kilifi, Kenya shares his experience in creating safe spaces for young people:

“Young people in Kilifi face several interconnected challenges, but the most pressing are what many call the Triple Threat: teenage pregnancies, new HIV infections and sexual and gender-based violence. These issues are deeply linked and many young people are affected by at least one of these challenges."

🔗 Read more:

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10/12/2025

🔊 APHRC will join the Ouagadougou Partnership Annual Meeting (RAPO 2025) through the Countdown to 2030 initiative.

We will convene a high-level side session on “Contraceptive Discontinuation: A Hidden Challenge for Sustainable Family Planning Financing in West and Central Africa.

This dialogue brings together experts, policymakers, researchers, and partners committed to strengthening evidence generation and ensuring sustainable financing for Family Planning programs in the region.

🗓️ December 16–18, 2025, Lomé, Togo
⏰ Side Session: 2:30–4:00 P.M.

🔗 Register here: https://buff.ly/natEyhE

We look forward to engaging with regional stakeholders and contributing to stronger, evidence-based action for women’s health and autonomy.

10/12/2025

Speaking at the inaugural ICQN Urban Education convening in Entebbe, Uganda, Dr. Kedrace Turyagyenda, Uganda’s Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Education and Sports emphasized the urgency of coordinated policy action and the power of African countries working together to strengthen urban education systems.

In her closing remarks, she highlighted that quality education goes beyond academics, it builds empathy, teamwork, co-creation, competence, and ensures every child can contribute to national development, regardless of their background.

The meeting achieved key milestones:
✅ A unified continental vision
✅ Shared priorities to strengthen urban education
✅ Renewed political and technical commitment and a roadmap for the emerging ICQN

10/12/2025

Gender equality grows when we combine good evidence, teamwork, and purposeful action. By understanding the root issues and turning research into strategy, we can challenge the barriers that hold us back and help build a more equal future for everyone,” Dr. LucyWakiaga emphasized this during the official launch of Kenya’s National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) reports, including the National Gender Research Agenda (NGRA).

10/12/2025

Yesterday, APHRC participated in the High-Level Ministerial Meeting on Urban Education in Entebbe.

Moses Ngware, Senior Scientist and Head of the Human Development Theme at the Center offered a sobering reminder of the realities facing urban learners today:
“Africa has made remarkable progress in expanding access to education, yet millions of children in our rapidly growing cities are still being left behind. In Nairobi’s informal settlements, 63% of children attend low-fee private schools with limited oversight. Therefore, there is an urgent need for stronger public support, improved quality, and coordinated policies. This is why the Inter Country Quality Node (ICQN) on Urban Education is timely. This offers a strategic platform to ensure that as our cities grow, equity and learning outcomes grow with them, not apart.”

His call reinforces the purpose of collaborative dialogue and cross-country learning to:
✅ Strengthen inter-country cooperation on urban education;
✅ Support policy alignment and data-driven decision-making;
✅ Mobilize resources to reduce inequities in informal settlements
✅ Ensure that rapid urban growth does not widen the learning gap

The process of creating a collaborative platform on Urban Education represents a vital step toward crafting shared solutions, ensuring that rapid urbanization does not compromise the quality of education.