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The Challenges of Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health in the Communes of Kaolack and Gossas, Sénégal

The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) has been at the forefront of addressing adolescent sexual reproductive health (ASRH) challenges in the Sub-Saharan Africa

That which is discussed is rectified: Catalyzing impact for implementation research towards advancing primary health care in Africa

A proverb from Western Kenya states that ‘That which is discussed, is rectified’ and it is to this end that the African Population and Health

The Clever one is also Advised: A Pathway to Implementation Research

  By Marylene Wamukoya and Daniel Ochiel A Kenyan proverb states that, ‘the clever one is also advised’ to mean that those who seek the

Unpacking challenges contributing to new HIV infections and poor treatment outcomes in Kenya

Kenya has made significant progress toward HIV epidemic control. By the end of December 2019, there were 1.16 million PLHIV on ART nationally, of whom

When does public health interest supersede Big Food industry/commercial interests?

A case for healthy food environments Governments are obligated to intervene in the prevention and control of nutrition-related non-communicable diseases (NR-NCDs) through the promotion of

What you need to know about navigating lupus and work

What is Lupus? I have lived with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), or Lupus, for six years. Lupus is an autoimmune illness in which your body

The Journey: How funding and grant management practices propelled APHRC’s steady growth

From humble beginnings of less than ten staff and a budget of less than $2 million, which covered the period between 2001-2004, APHRC has grown

What to consider when planning to interview pregnant and parenting adolescent girls

Authors: Beryl Machoka and Sheila Mukabana It all started with a discussion between the two of us: “We will be taking part in the lived

WOMEN RISE: A Journey of Empowerment during and after COVID-19

The Women RISE Initiative hosted the Inception meeting on 24 – 26 January 2023. The event marked the beginning of a project with the potential

Towards African Research Excellence: Strategies for Boosting Recognition and Impact

African researchers play a critical role in advancing knowledge and shaping the future of science, but they often face numerous challenges that limit their recognition

Transforming Unpaid Care Work: Using evidence to mobilize change

Care work is vital to the functioning of society, yet it is largely performed with no pay and is hugely undervalued. It includes domestic chores

The place of play in early learning: Highlights from a stakeholder engagement workshop

Quality early childhood education (ECE) can enhance school readiness for 4-5-year-olds who are about to join primary school, positively impact learning outcomes, and increase school