Press Article Archives

Press Release: Study reveals gaps in post-abortion care and health facilities’ preparedness in Kenya

Nairobi, Kenya, May 2, 2025 — Kenya still has significant gaps in providing post-abortion care (PAC), a new study reveals. […]

First-Ever Humanitarian Violence Against Children Survey (HVACS) Reveals the Toll of Violence Children Experience in Refugee Settlements in Uganda

Nearly 50% of 18-24 year olds experienced at least one form of violence before age 18 KAMPALA, September 12 2024 – […]

Press Release: APHRC signs MoU with Access to Nutrition Initiative (ATNI)

African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) and Access to Nutrition Initiative (ATNI) today announce the signing of a landmark […]

Press Release: Applications open for the Mental Health Data Prize – Africa 2024

NAIROBI, July 01, 2024—The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC), in partnership with Wellcome, has today begun receiving applications […]

The Implementation Network for Sharing Population Information from Research Entities (INSPIRE) Holds its AGM in Nairobi from June 10-14, 2024

Nairobi, June 10, 2024: The Implementation Network for Sharing Population Information from Research Entities (INSPIRE) will convene for its Annual […]

Press Release: APHRC joins global consortium for Generation-H project to tackle unhealthy diets and physical inactivity among adolescents in Sub-Saharan Africa

Nairobi, June 03, 2024 – In an effort to combat unhealthy diets and physical inactivity among adolescents in Sub-Saharan Africa, […]

International study fills data gap on adolescent mental health

NAIROBI, May 10, 2024– Surveys involving thousands of adolescents and their primary caregiver have shown the prevalence of mental disorders […]

Press Release: The King Visits City Shamba in Nairobi Working to Solve Hunger and Malnutrition

Nairobi, Kenya, 31 October 2023 – Earlier today, the King visited an innovative City Shamba at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital […]

Press Release: Study Reveals Challenges Facing Pregnant and Parenting Adolescents in Korogocho, Nairobi and Provides Recommendations to Address Them

Nairobi, Kenya, September 26, 2023 – The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC), Miss Koch Kenya, and the Directorate […]

APHRC Scientist elected African Academy of Sciences Affiliate

March 1, NAIROBI – Dr. Amanuel Abajobir, a public health physician and researcher at the African Population and Health Research […]

10th Global Healthy Workplace Awards Winner

On November 09th, APHRC received the SME Global Healthy Workplaces Award during the 10th Global Healthy Workplace Summit. The Center […]

Detecting Multiple Diseases At Once: EU-Funded Didida Project Develops A Cost-Effective Mobile Based Solution In Africa

Nairobi, November 9 – The Digital Innovations and Diagnostics for Infectious Diseases in Africa (Didida) had its official kick-off at […]

The African Union Commission, UNDP, and Partners Validate a Regional Harmonized and Standardized Data Collection Toolkit on Violence Against Women and Girls

As part of the Spotlight initiative, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the African Union (AU), and the African Population […]

African-led Consortium to use Big Data for greater health and wellbeing

The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) has been selected by Wellcome to lead the largest-ever population-based research initiative […]

APHRC mourns the loss of Dr. Pauline Bakibinga

The APHRC family is saddened by the sudden death of one of our own, Dr. Pauline Bakibinga. An Associate Research […]

APHRC signs MoU with NMS to advance the quality of life for Nairobi residents

The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) has signed an MoU with the Nairobi Metropolitan Services on population and […]

APHRC achieves Platinum Tier certification of the Good Financial Grant Practice

The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) has received the highest certification for having solid grant management practices. Following […]

APHRC’s Approach to Policy Engagement

Our policy engagement and communications work is founded on a solid foundation of proven evidence-informed decision making that has helped […]

Poor Policies Attributed to Spike in Unintended Pregnancies, Unsafe Abortions at the Height of COVID-19 Pandemic

NAIROBI, 19 May 2022– A new report reveals that women and girls from low-income backgrounds in five African countries faced […]

APHRC launches Strategic Plan 2022-2026

The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) officially launched its 2022-2026 Strategic Plan today. The Plan articulates the Center’s […]

APHRC selected as health policy and research organization for Women RISE

The Women RISE initiative (Women’s health and economic empowerment for a COVID-19 Recovery that is Inclusive, Sustainable and Equitable) has […]

Dr. Catherine Kyobutungi appointed to the United Nations University Council

Nairobi 3 May 2022. The United Nations University (UNU) has announced the appointment of Dr. Catherine Kyobutungi, Ph.D., the Executive […]

Global Consortium of Leading Health Organizations Urges Shifts for
Sustainable Post-Omicron COVID-19 Strategy

Prioritize country-led efforts to vaccinate the most vulnerable, build resilient health systems DURHAM, April 27, 2022— Eleven leading health organizations […]

A spotlight on the best practices in research on Violence Against Women and Girls

The Spotlight Initiative Africa Regional Programme has trained professionals from academia, civil society organizations and government in the art and […]