African Population and Health Research Center

🎉 Just out: APHRC’s 2026 Newsletter | Issue 1 📕 Discover how APHRC has embraced this shift and is exploring, adjusting, learning, and unlearning, while venturing into both charted and uncharted frontiers. 👉 buff.ly/7D8OvYs #ChartingNewFrontiers #IamAPHRC #WeAreAfrica

#APHRCis25 25 APHRC Facts in 25 Days! APHRC aims to drive scientific self-reliance and develop localized, impactful health solutions across the African continent by embedding molecular biology into its research ecosystem. #25YearsOfImpact #WeAreAfrica

🎓 Are you a female East African master’s student researching digital health innovation? Apply for APHRC’s Pauline Bakibinga Memorial Scholarship and receive a one-time, non-repayable grant of US$5,000–10,000 for research expenses (excluding tuition). 🔗 : buff.ly/vluETJH

At APHRC, we believe lived experience is vital expertise. On this #WorldMentalHealthDay, we join the call for people with lived experience of mental health conditions to help shape the policies, services, and decisions that affect their lives. #LivedExperience #IamAPHRC

As part of the 48th Ordinary Session of the ACERWC, APHRC's Issabelah Mutuku will join partners for a side event examining how legal and policy frameworks can strengthen children’s and adolescents’ access to health services in Africa. 📅 October 14, 2026 ⏰ 5:30–7:00 p.m. SAST 📍 Maseru, Lesotho

Grant management involves more than spending against a budget. Join us today at 4 PM EAT to learn practical ways to track expenditure, strengthen documentation, navigate compliance, manage re-budgeting, & prepare for audits. 🔗Register: buff.ly/VkvogCp #IamAPHRC #ARSH

At #IamAPHRC, we understand that meaningful change emerges when ideas, evidence, expertise, resources, and lived experiences come together around a shared purpose. We invite you to read APHRC News, Issue 2, 2026: buff.ly/GdqCkjO #Collaborationsforchange

#IamAPHRC BossLady@9 Today marks nine years of Dr. Catherine Kyobutungi as #IamAPHRC's Executive Director🎉🎉🎉 ✨Through the years, certain words have remained close to her, anchoring her leadership. 😊 Now, let’s hear from #BossLady herself. 🎬 Take a look. Which quote speaks to you?

📢🥁🔊🎉 The latest #IamAPHRC newsletter is out! This edition features stories of collaboration and innovation from across the continent, showing what we can do when stakeholders come together. 📖 Read the latest APHRC newsletter: buff.ly/GdqCkjO #Collaborations #IamAPHRC #WeAreAfrica

3 years. 28 innovations. 69 interviews across Sub-Saharan Africa. 🌍 What did we learn about sustaining cardiometabolic care during humanitarian crises? Research by #IamAPHRC and Elrha shows that communities and frontline actors are already developing practical solutions. #EvidenceToImpact #NCDs

#IamAPHRC is at the 20th #AFSForum2026 in Kigali, running August 31–September 4. Fabian Oriri and Gladys Mbai are contributing research and policy insights to conversations on resilient, inclusive, and sustainable food systems across Africa. #WeAreAfrica #APHRCResearch

Cardiometabolic diseases are a major but overlooked health priority in humanitarian settings. Evidence shows locally adapted innovations can sustain care through crises. What’s needed now is investment & policy support to scale what works. 📄Read the policy brief here: buff.ly/eZnXd3k #LeadOnNCDs

Ready to create visual, audio, and digital content that translates complex research findings and policy messages into accessible and engaging products? Apply for the Multimedia Officer position at #IamAPHRC. 📅 Application deadline: September 7, 2026 🔗More details: buff.ly/7dUWuNT #APHRCJobs

This week, the #IamAPHRC FarajaMH team engaged health professionals at Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital to ground the project in Kenya’s mental health realities. Funded by Wellcome, FarajaMH is exploring a bilingual AI model to support early mental health screening and referral.

#IkoKazi APHRC is looking for a consultant to develop its inaugural flagship report on Africa’s data ecosystems ahead of #AHDARS2026. The assignment includes mapping data-driven initiatives, gathering & analyzing evidence, and developing case studies and recommendations. Apply: buff.ly/YiJzWuN

Through the KIX Early Learning Assessment Project, representatives from The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea-Conakry, and Senegal shared lessons on adapting assessment tools, ensuring inclusion, and using evidence to improve learning outcomes. 🎥 Watch the conversation: buff.ly/nOgYQmy #IamAPHRC

📢#APHRCJobs #IkoKazi #IamAPHRC is recruiting Quantitative Field Interviewers for the INNOVATE Project to conduct data collection in Korogocho and Viwandani, Nairobi County. ⏰ Deadline: August 26, 2026 🔗 Apply here: buff.ly/xBPudDf #APHRCJobs #INNOVATEProject #IamAPHRC #WeAreAfrica

Join #IamAPHRC’s Sofia Jomo, MSc, today at the AFS Forum Women in Food Systems Webinar, where she’ll discuss equality and inclusion in food system policies in Eastern Africa , drawing on her recent research. 📅 Aug. 13 | 🕒 2 PM EAT | 💻 Zoom 🔗 Register: buff.ly/hS1K7UR #AFSForum2026 #APHRCResearch

Kenya’s first human milk bank, established at Pumwani Maternity Hospital, is helping provide safe donor human milk to newborns in need. #IamAPHRC researchers explore in our latest blog, “Human Milk Banking in Kenya: Progress, Promise and Persistent Questions.” Read more: buff.ly/mzfTJQg

Clean hands save lives, but strong policies make hand hygiene possible. In a new Health Policy and Planning study, #IamAPHRC researchers highlight opportunities to strengthen hand hygiene policy, coordination, and accountability in Kenya. 📖 Read: buff.ly/y4SJehP

#APHRCis25 🎉 In Voices of APHRC Partners, The Lancet Editor-in-Chief Dr. Richard Horton reflects on the power of partnerships, regional leadership, and why speaking truth to power is essential for accountability in global health. 🎥 Watch now. #25YearsOfImpact #IamAPHRC #WeAreAfrica

Happy Africa's Women's Day! Today, we celebrate the strength and leadership of African women driving healthier communities and a more equitable future. At #IamAPHRC, we're committed to generating evidence that advances gender equality and empowers women to thrive. #AfricasWomensDay

Next week, the #IamAPHRC team will join global leaders, parliamentarians, policymakers, and partners at the #UNITEGlobalSummit2026 in Manila, Philippines. The team will share evidence and insights on strengthening health systems, policy, and collaboration to improve health outcomes across Africa.

#IamAPHRC has been named a finalist for the 2026 Global Healthy Workplace Awards by the Global Centre for Healthy Workplaces. This reflects our commitment to fostering a healthy, safe, & people-centered workplace that enables research excellence and lasting impact across Africa. 🔗 buff.ly/SMGqElq

Transparency and accountability remained at the heart of #IamAPHRC's work in 2025, ensuring every resource entrusted to us delivered meaningful impact. Explore our commitment to responsible financial stewardship in the APHRC 2025 Annual Report. 🔗 buff.ly/mjv4HyY #NavigatingChangingTides

📢 #APHRCJobs | #IkoKazi #IamAPHRC is hiring an Education and Technology Researcher to advance evidence on digital learning and AI across Africa. 📅 Apply by July 30 🔗 buff.ly/WipLAQn #WeAreAfrica #APHRCResearch

Join the first Research Communication Webinar Series, hosted by fraycollege and #IamAPHRC, on July 29. Hear from Alex Manyasi, Dixon Chibanda, and Desmond Latham as they explore why researchers should confidently communicate their own work and engage broader audiences. Register: buff.ly/4MF3zhZ

In 2025, #IamAPHRC advanced research that drives policy, strengthens health & development systems, & delivers lasting impact across Africa. Explore the APHRC 2025 Annual Report to discover our key achievements, innovations, & contributions to shaping evidence-informed solutions. 🔗 buff.ly/mjv4HyY

Every child deserves to feel safe at school. In this article, #IamAPHRC's Mchungwani Rashid, Lucy Wakiaga, Alvin Kimani, William Mawia, and Sarah Ndonye explore why school-related gender-based violence persists despite existing policies and why implementation matters. 📖 Read more: buff.ly/QU5dvpF

During a recent stakeholder engagement in Kwale County, the #IamAPHRC’s Inclusive Early Learning Study team engaged the media to share key study findings and reinforce the importance of inclusive early learning for children with developmental disabilities. Watch here: buff.ly/g8rr9I1

#APHRCis25... Ulwazi Place Phase II is now open, offering a modern conferencing space designed to inspire collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing. Learn more: buff.ly/cFLjqWE #IamAPHRC #WeAreAfrica

#APHRCis25 In this episode of #APHRCis25, Aurelia Wambua, the General Manager of Ulwazi Place , and #IamAPHRC's Deputy Executive Director, Dr. Joseph Gichuru , reflect on the vision, journey, and significance of Ulwazi Place. Watch the story: buff.ly/3GlECnU

🎉 Exciting news! #IamAPHRC has received Wellcome funding for FarajaMH, a two-year project to develop a bilingual (English & Swahili) AI model for the early screening of depression, anxiety, and psychosis in Kenya and Tanzania. Read more: buff.ly/BqoYV5z #APHRCResearch #MentalHealth #WeAreAfrica

What does it mean to be part of APHRC? In this episode of Take 5, Benta Abuya reflects on building APHRC's Education Program, advancing evidence-informed education policy, and the experiences that have shaped her journey. 🎥 Watch the full conversation: buff.ly/gjko0Ux #IamAPHRC

🥁🔊🎉It's here! The #IamAPHRC 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 is out! From strengthening research systems to translating evidence into action, this report captures a year of progress amid Navigating Changing Tides.

Africa has solutions. What it needs is greater investment in what works. Read more on "Africa’s progress is real and now we must scale what works:" buff.ly/7RDUPZp #IamAPHRC #WeAreAfrica #APHRCResearch

#APHRCJobs #IkoKazi #IamAPHRC is seeking consultants for two assignments: ✅ Evaluation of the East African Community Pandemic Preparedness Project ✅ Board & Governance Assessment 📅 Apply by July 6, 2026 🔗https://buff.ly/oEiqT35

#APHRCis25 This Father's Day, gather the family and treat Dad to a memorable Choma Feast at Ulwazi Place, where great food, warm hospitality, and meaningful moments come together. Reserve your table today: 📞+254 724 241 298

We're proud to welcome Dr. Fidelis Bridget, the second recipient of the Pauline Bakibinga Memorial Scholarship. Established by #IamAPHRC, the scholarship supports outstanding female Master's students in East Africa advancing health innovation. #WeAreAfrica #PaulineBakibinga #Scholarships

#APHRCJobs #IkoKazi We are hiring an Education & Technology Researcher to advance the responsible use of AI and EdTech in African classrooms. 📍 Nairobi, Kenya 📅 Apply by July 1, 2026 🔗 buff.ly/JvWx9Zh #IamAPHRC #WeAreAfrica

🎉 25 years of impact! One bold vision for the future! From advancing African-led research to nurturing the next generation of researchers, #IamAPHRC’s journey has been driven by a commitment to creating lasting impact across the continent. Read more: buff.ly/qfYYigK

When do harmful gender norms begin to take root? Often much earlier than we think. In our latest Newsletter, #IamAPHRC's Michelle Mbuthia explores why early adolescence is a critical yet often overlooked stage in gender and health research. 📖 Read more: 👉 buff.ly/JpEeaEw #ChartingNewFrontiers

This week, APHRC facilitated a four-day workshop in Lesotho for SADC-PF secretariat staff on evidence-informed decision-making. Participants gained skills in applying SRHR evidence and developing technical briefs to support legislators in policy development. #IamAPHRC #WeAreAfrica

Strong evidence alone is not enough. Research findings too often sit on shelves while critical decisions are made without them. So how do we bridge the gap? Doris Omao & Jane Mangwana explore this in our latest newsletter — From Evidence to Impact. 👉Page 6-7🔗 buff.ly/JpEeaEw #ChartingNewFrontiers

#APHRCis25 25 APHRC Facts in 25 Days! Fact 4… #IamAPHRC continues to uphold the highest standards of governance, ensuring our systems and processes are transparent, agile, and efficient. Fairness, Integrity, Respect, Excellence… Not just our values, but how we work, every day! #25YearsOfImpact

We are excited to announce that #IamAPHRC’s Elizabeth Kimani-Murage has been appointed as the Working Group Lead for Public and Political Engagement in Health and Climate Change at the newly established Lancet Countdown Africa Centre. 🎉 Congratulations @Elizabeth- Kimani Murage #APHRCResearch

Join us today for a webinar on advancing inclusion for sexual and gender minorities in Africa. 🗓️ Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026 ⏰ Time: 1500-1630hrs (EAT) / 1200-1330hrs (GMT) Register here now and be part of the conversation: buff.ly/tC5S4NU #APHRCResearch#WeAreAfrica

#APHRCis@25! Over the last 25 years, APHRC’s journey and impact has been shaped by the power of partnership. In this video, our partners reflect on the relationships, shared goals and collective impact that define this journey. 📹 Watch to hear more: buff.ly/hvsFnSs #IamAPHRC #25YearsOfImpact

Join researchers, policymakers, practitioners, donors, and education leaders for a critical webinar on: Localizing Education Research in Africa for Equity and Inclusion: From Evidence to Action. 🗓️ May 26, 2026 ⏰ 11:00 – 13:20 GMT | 14:00–16:20 EAT Register here: buff.ly/sRCsTvG

What an incredible celebration it has been 🎉 As we officially commemorated 25 years of APHRC and launched the Ulwazi Place, Knowledge Hub, we would like to extend our appreciation to everyone who joined us to celebrate this remarkable milestone. The celebrations and the journey continue.

#APHRCis25 Our 25th Anniversary celebration and the grand opening of Ulwazi II Knowledge Hub was a special moment. Here’s a recap of some of the memorable moments, conversations, and highlights from the celebration 🎉✨ 📹️ Watch the video to see more: buff.ly/Q1iGdiz