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A Broken Bridge: Connecting Uganda’s Adolescents to Sexual and Reproductive Health Services

One in every four citizens is between the ages of 10 and 19, standing at the threshold of adulthood with dreams, energy, and potential. Yet

A Cry for Help in the Heart of Turkana: Ending Child Marriage and Violence Against Girls

In the vast, sun-scorched landscapes of Turkana County, a quiet crisis continues to unfold—one that steals childhoods, disrupts education, and closes the door on the

The State of Breast Cancer Awareness in Kenya

Every woman’s breast cancer journey is unique. For some, it begins with a small, painless lump. For others, with a symptom that feels unfamiliar but

A Strategic Partnership to Address Neglected Diseases and Strengthen Health Systems Across the African Continent

On Monday, 26 January 2026, the Africa Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) and the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) signed a Memorandum of

Bridging Barriers: Paving the Way for Inclusive Education in Kenya

In a public primary school, Daniel, a learner with a visual impairment, sits in class without a Braille textbook or assistive device because the school

Strengthening Sub-national Data Ecosystems in Africa: A New Path to Africa-Led Data Sovereignty in an Era of Declining Donor Support

From 2 to 4 December 2025, the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) convened more than 50 policymakers, statisticians, researchers, and development partners in

Responding to Africa’s Demand for Grantsmanship Skills

By Topistar Karani, Ann Waithaka, Marta Vicente-Crespo, Alypio Nyandwi, and Benard Ondiek Across Africa, a growing number of early- and mid-career researchers are eager to

A Scholarship, a Vision, and a Web Tool: Transforming Genomic Analysis

By Deborah Neumbe, Pauline Bakibinga Scholarship Fellow, Makerere University, with contributions from Diana Owuor, Hesborn Wao, and Ann Waithaka Before the Fellowship I first learned

Landmark Survey Exposes the Hidden Toll of Violence on Children in Ethiopia’s Refugee Camps

Findings expose pervasive abuse and call for stronger child-protection responses in humanitarian settings January 15, ADDIS ABABA– The second-ever Violence Against Children Survey to take

Promoting Gender Equity in Education in Malawi

For decades, the image of young girls walking to school has carried a strong sense of educational progress. In Malawi, this reality is becoming more

APHRC Board Bulletin 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,

Shattering Barriers: How the Jubilee Education Fund is Changing Lives in Nairobi’s Informal Settlements

By Salma Musa-Mkanga, Tr.Collins from Gathiga Primary school, Charity Waweru-Mwangi, Duncan Gatoto, Caliph Kirui Most great initiatives begin with a simple but powerful idea. In