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URBANIZATION AND WELLBEING IN AFRICA
Signature Issue
The priority area within urbanization and wellbeing is to understand and develop systems for health and wellbeing in slums.
We will aim to identify service delivery systems, develop and assess service delivery models that are responsive to the slum context.
Focus Areas
- Causes, Courses and Consequences of Urbanization
- Urban Health and the Physical Environment
- Urban Vulnerabilities, Livelihoods and Poverty
OVERVIEW
The Center’s work has contributed to a better understanding of poverty as an urban phenomenon. Our work has provided insights into the plight of slum dwellers, the extent of intra-urban inequities and the gradual erosion of the urban advantage in health and wellbeing within Africa.
With the rising number of urban informal settlements across the continent, our work demonstrates the positive impact of increased attention and investment by governments and development partners in improving the living conditions of slum residents.
Journal Articles
What has poverty got to do with it? Analysis of…
July 20, 2017
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Journal Articles
Verbal autopsy interpretation: a comparative analysis of the interva model…
October 24, 2018
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Using historical vital statistics to predict the distribution of under-five…
October 24, 2018
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Briefing Papers
Urban Health in Kenya Key Findings 2000 Nairobi Cross-Sectional Slum…
October 24, 2018
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Briefing Papers
Urban Health in Kenya Key Findings 2000 Nairobi Cross-Sectional Slum…
October 24, 2018
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Journal Articles
Towards Risk-Sensitive and Transformative Urban Development in Sub Saharan Africa
July 19, 2018
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Understanding Africa’s Eating Habits to Tackle Obesity
By APHRC Admin
Authors: Beryl Machoka and Sheila Mukabana It all started with a discussion between the two of us: “We will be […]
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Through the Eyes of Mothers: A Look Into Challenges Faced by Women in Korogocho Slum
By APHRC Admin
Authors: Beryl Machoka and Sheila Mukabana It all started with a discussion between the two of us: “We will be […]
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The Health Status of the Urban Poor
By Siki kigongo
Authors: Beryl Machoka and Sheila Mukabana It all started with a discussion between the two of us: “We will be […]
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Taxing the Urban Poor: Scientific Research Should Inform New VAT Bill
By Siki kigongo
Authors: Beryl Machoka and Sheila Mukabana It all started with a discussion between the two of us: “We will be […]
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Research Shows Rapid Rise in Obesity Levels in Urban Africa Over Past 25 Years
By APHRC Admin
Authors: Beryl Machoka and Sheila Mukabana It all started with a discussion between the two of us: “We will be […]
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EXPERTS
Associate Research Scientist
Sheillah Simiyu
Sheillah works on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) within the…
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Phylis is an early-career, public health scientist with an interest…
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Program Administrative Assistant
Magdaline Kusuna
Magdaline is a Program Administrative Assistant in the Health and…
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Associate Research Scientist
Kanyiva Muindi
Kanyiva is an air quality researcher within the Urbanization and…
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Francis Cheruiyot Onyambu
Francis is an early career researcher in the fields of…
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Head of Urbanization and Wellbeing
Blessing Mberu
Blessing is a Senior Research Scientist and Head of Urbanization…
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Allan is a Communications Officer in the Synergy Unit within…
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