Urbanization and Wellbeing in Africa Posted on December 9, 2019 (December 9, 2019) by Chris Anyango RESEARCH RESEARCH // WHAT WE DO // Urbanization and Wellbeing in Africa 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. 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. Related Projects ONGOING PROJECT 2018 – 2019 The Research on Shared Sanitation in Africa (RESSA) – (2018-2020) ONGOING PROJECT 2017 – 2019 The AIR (Air pollution Interdisciplinary Research) Network Air pollution is a severe issue for human health, in particular for respiratory and cardiovascular diseases as well as preterm birth. PROJECT ONGOING PROJECT 2020 – 2021 Integrated Deprived Area Mapping System (IDEAMAPS) ONGOING PROJECT 2015 – 2018 Fecal waste management The Fecal Waste Management (FWM) project is a dual inquiry into policy and practice along the sanitation value chain in East Africa. ONGOING PROJECT 2018 – 2022 Complex Urban Systems for Sustainability and Health (CUSSH) Complex Urban Systems for Sustainability and Health (CUSSH) is a four-year program that will run from 2018 – 2021. ONGOING PROJECT 2018 – 2023 Accountability for Informal Urban Equity Hub (ARISE) FEATURED PUBLICATIONS Briefing Papers Sharing of sanitation facilities in Low Income settlements March 11, 2020 View Publication Briefing Papers Dismantling barriers to health and wellbeing for Nairobi’s refugees January 21, 2020 View Publication Technical Reports Technical Report: Baseline Assessment From Homa Bay and Narok Counties July 19, 2019 View Publication Journal Articles Because Space Matters: Conceptual Framework to Help Distinguish Slum From… July 4, 2019 View Publication Briefing Papers Urban Health in Kenya Key Findings 2000 Nairobi Cross-Sectional Slum… October 24, 2018 View Publication Journal Articles Migration Experience and Premarital Sexual Initiation in Urban Kenya: An… October 24, 2018 View Publication Briefing Papers Urban Health in Kenya Key Findings 2000 Nairobi Cross-Sectional Slum… October 24, 2018 View Publication Journal Articles Determinants for HIV Testing and Counselling in Nairobi Urban Informal… October 24, 2018 View Publication NEWS AND BLOGS Occupational health of sanitation workers; does their health matter? February 20, 2020 By Siki kigongo Food safety is an important component of food security that is often overlooked. Yet, approximately 600 million people globally fall […] Read More… Share Promoting Healthier Diets in African Cities November 5, 2018 By APHRC Admin Food safety is an important component of food security that is often overlooked. Yet, approximately 600 million people globally fall […] Read More… Share Bubbling Under: High-Functioning Depression October 29, 2018 By APHRC Admin Food safety is an important component of food security that is often overlooked. Yet, approximately 600 million people globally fall […] Read More… Share Bench Marking Policies and Strategies for Healthier Food Environments August 10, 2018 By APHRC Admin Food safety is an important component of food security that is often overlooked. Yet, approximately 600 million people globally fall […] Read More… Share Lies We Tell Ourselves: Urban Advantage June 20, 2018 By APHRC Admin Food safety is an important component of food security that is often overlooked. Yet, approximately 600 million people globally fall […] Read More… Share EXPERTS Research Officer Francis Cheruiyot Onyambu Francis is an early career researcher in the fields of… View Profile Research Officer Phylis Jepkorir Busienei Phylis is an early-career, public health scientist with an interest… View Profile Associate Research Scientist Sheillah Simiyu Sheillah works on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene issues within the… View Profile Associate Research Scientist Kanyiva Muindi Kanyiva works under the Urbanization and Wellbeing research program. She… View Profile Head of Urbanization and Wellbeing Blessing Mberu Blessing is a Senior Research Scientist and Head of Urbanization… View Profile