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Protective sexual behaviours among young adults in Nigeria

Many studies have focused on risky sexual behaviour among adolescents and young adults; however, literature on protective sexual practices among this age cohort is still

Aging and the Rising Burden of Noncommunicable Diseases in Sub-Saharan Africa and other Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are a prevalent and growing burden among older cohorts in sub-Saharan Africa and other low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) as in many

Predicting the course of Alzheimer’s progression

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common neurodegenerative disease and is characterized by the accumulation of amyloid-beta peptides leading to the formation of plaques and tau

Voices for action

Looking at food and nutrition security through the eyes of the Maasai community

APHRC Newsletter – December 2017

The latest edition of the APHRC newsletter is out. Read all about the launch of the Lancet Commission Report on the Future of Health in

Who are the missing men? Characterizing men who have never tested for HIV from population-based surveys in six sub-Saharan African countries

Attaining the first of the 90-90-90 global HIV targets requires focused testing approaches to reach people with undiagnosed HIV. In 2014, men took only 30%

Brief- Food Choices: Why We Eat What We Eat

In Kenya, overweight and obesity have increased by almost tenfold over the last six years (25% in 2008 to 33% in 2014) and are higher

Young People in West and Central Africa: Health, demographic, education and socioeconomic indicators

By 2025, West and Central Africa (WCA) will not only have the largest number of young people globally but will also be the only region

APHRC Newsletter, Jan-Apr 2018

Slum areas are not just defined by the presence of poverty; they are also characterized by the near absence of public services. Find out how

Evidence-Informed Decision Making: Experience From the Design and Implementation of Community Health Strategy in Kenya

This paper describes how a collaborative research involving health decision-makers, service providers, communities and research institutions provided a pathway for getting evidence into the design