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Fathers, Play, and the Power to Transform Learning

By Charity Waweru-Mwangi and Silas Onyango. There is something profoundly beautiful about a father playing with his child—the laughter, the shared curiosity, and, more importantly,

Embracing AI in Education

By Lucy Wakiaga and Charity Waweru-Mwangi. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has steadily gained traction in Africa over the past decade, initially embraced by the finance, agriculture,

Healthcare in Africa on brink of crisis as US exits WHO and USAid freezes funds: health scholar explains why

By Catherine Kyobutungi, African Population and Health Research Center US president Donald Trump has taken a series of decisions that have delivered body blows to

Strengthening Projects, Enhancing Impact: The APHRC Approach to Addressing Antimicrobial Resistance

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the greatest public health threats of our time, disproportionately affecting Africa. The continent faces the highest AMR mortality rate

Setting the Stage for a Data-Driven Year 

At the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC), data science is more than just numbers; it is a catalyst for change. Potentially, it can

A First! The EAC’s Pandemic Preparedness Policy, Collaborating to Safeguard the Region’s Future

By Doris Omao and Johnstone Kotut Contributors: Dr. Eric Nzeyimana and Alison Kaitesi Gichohi   Background The COVID-19 pandemic revealed significant gaps in emergency preparedness

Press Release: New APHRC-Led Initiative to Strengthen Financial and Grant Management in African Institutions

Nairobi, Kenya, February 25, 2025 – The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) has launched an initiative to enhance African institutions’ financial and grant

Strengthening Management of Cardio metabolic Diseases through Education of Health Professionals

Cardiovascular-metabolic diseases (CMDs), which include ailments such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases, have grown to be a serious health concern in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).

Revolutionizing Capacity Strengthening through APHRC’s Virtual Learning Academy

APHRC is revolutionizing capacity strengthening through the Virtual Learning Academy (VLA), a platform that offers flexible, accessible, and comprehensive training for individuals across sub- Saharan

CARTA’s Vision for Research Leadership in Africa

Since its inception in 2008, CARTA has been dedicated to strengthening the capacity of African universities to generate impactful research. By supporting African researchers within

A Collaborative Framework for Gender-Lensed Supervision and Mentorship in East Africa

In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), women remain vastly underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Despite accounting for 15% of the global population, SSA

Her Voice in Science: The Role of Male Students in STEM

Male STEM students play a crucial role in fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for their female peers. By acknowledging and respecting women’s contributions,