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Analysis of Non-Communicable Disease Prevention Policies in South Africa

This analysis of non-communicable diseases prevention policies in Africa (ANPPA) case study set out to analyse non-communicable disease (NCD) policies in South Africa. Its specific

Analysis of Non-Communicable Diseases Prevention Policies in Malawi

There is a growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) especially in low and middle-income countries. Major NCDs such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancers and chronic

Analysis of Non-Communicable Diseases Prevention Policies in Kenya

This Kenyan case study report is part of a broader study examining the existence of non-communicable disease prevention policies and the extent to which multi-sectoral

From Paper to Practice: Sexuality Education Policies and Their Implementation in Kenya

The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) in conjunction with the Guttmacher Institute conducted a study on sexuality education conducted in 78 secondary schools

Reversing the stall in fertility decline in Western Kenya

The African Population and Health Research Center, in collaboration with its consortium partners Marie Stopes Kenya, Family Health Options Kenya, the Great Lakes University of

Making Data Systems Work for Counties

Kenya’s new and ambitious devolved system of government constitutes a big shift in policy decision processes, with counties now taking a pivotal role in driving

Voices for Action: A report of Community engagement on vulnerability and solutions to food and nutrition insecurity Maasai Community, Kajiado, Kenya

Food and nutrition security exists when all people at all times have access to sufficient, safe, nutritious food to maintain a healthy and active life.

Solid Waste Management and Risks to Health in Urban Africa – A Study of Nairobi and Mombasa Cities in Kenya

This report documents household characteristics, solid waste management (SWM) and the associated risks to health in two cities in Kenya. The study was conducted in

Solid Waste Management and Risks to Health in Urban Africa – A Study of Dakar City, Senegal

There is a growing concern worldwide regarding municipal solid waste generation. An estimated 11.2 billion tons of solid waste is collected worldwide every year. The

From Paper to Practice: Sexuality Education Policies and Their Implementation in Ghana

Timely provision of accurate and comprehensive information and life skills training regarding sexual and reproductive health and rights is essential for adolescents to achieve sexual

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