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Teaching Practice as a Lonely Struggle: Possibilities for Disrupting Pre-Service Teachers’ Experience in Africa?

Introduction School practice, also traditionally referred to as “teaching practice,” is the practicum aspect of teacher education when student teachers work with professional colleagues to

The Research and Related Capacity Strengthening (RRCS) Division

The Research and Related Capacity Strengthening (RRCS) Division is nested within the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC), a premier research- to-policy institution. With

How Low-cost Private Health Facilities are Saving Newborns with Targeted Neonatal Emergency Obstetric Care Services in Nairobi Slums: Successes and Remaining Challenges

By Godfred Adero Adequate neonatal Emergency Obstetric Care (EmOC) services are critical to ensure that newborn lives are saved and neonatal mortality targets are met.

First-Ever Humanitarian Violence Against Children Survey (HVACS) Reveals the Toll of Violence Children Experience in Refugee Settlements in Uganda

Nearly 50% of 18-24 year olds experienced at least one form of violence before age 18 KAMPALA, September 12 2024 – The first ever Violence

Key lessons from the compliance and safety monitoring of the EPInA SMS Randomized Control Trial in Nairobi

The Epilepsy Pathway Innovation in Africa (EPInA) short messaging service (SMS) randomized control trial (RCT) was designed to examine the effect of SMS reminders on

Breaking barriers for women leadership in healthcare in Kenya

The healthcare sector is a cornerstone for human well-being, ensuring access to quality medical care that keeps us healthy and thriving. Yet, a critical imbalance

Scaling the Heights in Evidence Dissemination Through Self-Paced Courses

Since the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic, evidence dissemination through short courses has been challenging. Traditional courses, often offered face-to-face, faced immense difficulties due to

Reflecting on a Journey of Discipline, Hard Work, and Passionate Growth

Who is Doris? First of all, I am a diehard Manchester United fan. Second, my friends affectionately call me Reese or Doro despite my birth

Scaling the Heights in Evidence Dissemination Through Self-Paced Courses

Since the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic, evidence dissemination through short courses has been challenging. Traditional courses, often offered face-to-face, faced immense difficulties due to

Building Data Science Capacity Across Africa: The Data Science Without Boarders Pathfinder Tour

The Data Science Without Borders (DSWB) project team recently embarked on a Pathfinder tour to Ethiopia, Cameroon, and Senegal. This tour marked a significant milestone

Advancing Women in Leadership: Empowering Voices in the Health Sector

Research and gender equity advocates are convening in Kenya’s capital for a three-day conference on enhancing women’s leadership in Kenya’s health sector. The meeting, convened

Online learning as an enigma for learning continuity in Kenyan schools amidst learning disruptions

Education stakeholders should co-develop interventions supporting online teaching and learning and promote parental engagement and empowerment during emergencies. In addition, through the Ministry of Education,