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Research Boost Creates More Opportunities for African Scientists

African research teams in Ivory Coast, Kenya, Senegal and Uganda have been awarded significant support to conduct world-class health research and train the future generation

Better Maternity Leave Laws Are Needed to Protect African Mothers

Maternity leave for women in developing countries is still a massive problem, with many women in informal sectors not receiving adequate cover. More than 70%

How Women Who Work Are Held Back by a Lack of Quality Daycare in Africa

Women’s economic empowerment hinges on the assurance that quality and affordable child care is available so that they can go about the business of doing

Myths and Misconceptions Stop African Men From Going for a Vasectomy

In many parts of the world, family planning is still considered a woman’s responsibility. This has prevented men from being more involved in family decisions

Mentoring Can Empower Girls in Slums

For two days in February, I was privileged to lend a hand to 139 girls from Nairobi’s Viwandani and Korogocho slums.

A Small, Beautiful Idea

A revolution starts with a small, beautiful idea that ignites the imaginations and inspires action to a bold, new future. The vision: strong national statistics

Why Nairobi Must Spread the Right Food Message in an Unhealthy Environment

Scientific evidence shows that consuming at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day can prolong your life and reduce your risk of developing

Reducing Urban Disaster Impacts: An Agenda for Everyday Development

Urban growth across Africa is estimated at more than 3.5 percent annually – a large proportion of which is occurring in slum areas. Poverty and

You Don’t Have to be Rich to go to Secondary School in Kenya: Hard work, Community Support, and Academic Mentorship Provide New Opportunities for Girls in Viwandani and Korogocho

Nairobi, Kenya, February 5, 2016 – On 4-5 February, the African Population and Health Research Center helped 139 girls in Nairobi slums open the door

Why do Researchers Need Leadership Training?

I am a social scientist, trained as a demographer, who has developed a particular interest in reproductive health in sub-Saharan Africa. I crunch numbers, study

Can Urban Fertility Trends Predict How African Countries May Fare in Achieving a Demographic Dividend?

Demographers and development professionals sometimes find themselves on opposite sides of the debate about the move across Africa towards urbanization. On one hand, there are

Greasy Burgers or Toxic Veggies? The Dilemma of Nairobi’s Unhealthy Food Environment

As a public health specialist I have always been a strong advocate of healthy eating. By healthy I mean consuming more fruits and vegetables, and