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“Poor grantsmanship will, and often does, turn very good science into an unfundable grant proposal” Dr. Gershim Asiki, the Chronic Diseases Management Unit Lead A

Across Africa, more young women are enrolling in universities than ever before. Yet when it comes to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), a stubborn

The recent launch of the East African Community (EAC) Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response (PPPR) Policy Framework is more than a policy milestone; it is

One in every four citizens is between the ages of 10 and 19, standing at the threshold of adulthood with dreams, energy, and potential. Yet

In the vast, sun-scorched landscapes of Turkana County, a quiet crisis continues to unfold—one that steals childhoods, disrupts education, and closes the door on the

Every woman’s breast cancer journey is unique. For some, it begins with a small, painless lump. For others, with a symptom that feels unfamiliar but

On Monday, 26 January 2026, the Africa Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) and the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) signed a Memorandum of

In a public primary school, Daniel, a learner with a visual impairment, sits in class without a Braille textbook or assistive device because the school

By Topistar Karani, Ann Waithaka, Marta Vicente-Crespo, Alypio Nyandwi, and Benard Ondiek Across Africa, a growing number of early- and mid-career researchers are eager to

By Deborah Neumbe, Pauline Bakibinga Scholarship Fellow, Makerere University, with contributions from Diana Owuor, Hesborn Wao, and Ann Waithaka Before the Fellowship I first learned

Findings expose pervasive abuse and call for stronger child-protection responses in humanitarian settings January 15, ADDIS ABABA– The second-ever Violence Against Children Survey to take

For decades, the image of young girls walking to school has carried a strong sense of educational progress. In Malawi, this reality is becoming more