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Time to Care: Debunking Myths and Misconceptions of Long Term Care for Older People in Africa

A growing number of Africans are experiencing an increase in life expectancy and survival to older ages. A longer old age, however, may involve not

Une Expertise en Analyse Coût/Efficacité à APHRC: Dr Hermann Pythagore Pierre Donfouet

Par Dofini Nankoita, Chargé de communication et de publication de l’ISSP Il a intégré l’équipe d’APHRC un an bientôt en qualité d’économiste de la santé.

Why the Path to Longer and Healthier Lives for All Africans is Within Reach

There is huge diversity within and across the 49 countries in sub-Saharan Africa. The challenges these countries face in achieving health outcomes that are at

The Importance of Child Care to Improving Economic Opportunities for Women

Via the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) Researchers and practitioners gathered in Montreal on August 11, 2017 to discuss the potential of child care to

Why Kenya Needs to Adopt ‘Milk Banks’ to Reduce Infant Deaths

Mother’s milk has an enormous impact on child survival. While in Kenya it has improved over the past decade, the number of children who die

Understanding Africa’s Eating Habits to Tackle Obesity

Traditional values and practices that informed dietary choices in Africa are changing, in no small part because of the widespread and sustained population shift away

Youth Speak Out On Comprehensive Sexuality Education

What happens when you get a group of teenagers together to talk about sex? You find that they know a lot more – and a

Why Family Planning Matters for Maternal Deaths and Child Survival

By Tizta Tilahun, Post-doctoral Research Scientist, APHRC via Conversation Africa Family planning improves child survival and reduces maternal deaths. But the uptake of family planning

The Lucky Specials and Public Engagement in the Post-Truth Era

“Welcome! Grab a packet of popcorn and have a seat,” our hostess said. We were here to watch a movie about Mandla, a South African

Why the New Education Curriculum is a Triumph for Kenya’s Children

Every child and parent in Kenya knows all too well that grades matter. During the final year of primary school, pupils sit to write a

Trump’s Revival of The Antiabortion ‘Gag Rule’ Could Have a Big Impact in Africa

By Kevin Sieff, via The Washington Post One of President Trump’s first foreign policy decisions is set to affect some of the world’s poorest people:

The Impact of the Global Gag Rule on Women in Kenya and Across Africa

By Alex Omari via The Standard A mother carrying her child Policy decisions made in the USA can have far-reaching consequences. Find out what impact