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 – 2024 Statistical and Agent-Based Modelling of Complex Microbial Systems: A Means for Understanding Enteric Disease Transmission among Children in Urban Neighbourhoods of Nairobi and Kisumu in Kenya – PATHOME Study 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. PROJECT ONGOING PROJECT 2021 – 2022 Evaluation of the Hygiene and Behaviour Change Coalition for COVID-19 prevention: The inclusion of persons with disabilities and older people- HBCC Study PROJECT ONGOING PROJECT 2021 – 2027 Effectiveness study of the Jengu Handwashing Unit to increase handwashing with soap among crisis affected populations PROJECT ONGOING PROJECT 2021 – 2027 Effectiveness of compound-led initiatives on hygiene practices and maintenance of handwashing facilities in low income settings in Kenya. 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) PROJECT ONGOING PROJECT 2021 – 2022 A Global Health Research Perspective to Support Optimization of Water Supply in Kibera, Kenya FEATURED PUBLICATIONS Technical Reports Breaking Cycles of Risk Accumulation in African Cities November 4, 2021 View Publication Journal Articles Slum Health: Arresting COVID-19 and Improving Well-Being in Urban Informal… November 4, 2021 View Publication Briefing Papers Fecal Waste Management (FWM) in Moshi Municipality, Tanzania November 3, 2021 View Publication Briefing Papers Fecal Waste Management (FWM) in Mbarara Municipality, Uganda November 3, 2021 View Publication Briefing Papers Executive Summary: Data, social determinants, and better decision-making for health:… September 21, 2021 View Publication Technical Reports The report of the 3-D Commission: Data, social determinants, and… September 21, 2021 View Publication Briefing Papers Africa overview: Data, social determinants, and better decision-making for health September 21, 2021 View Publication Briefing Papers Sharing of sanitation facilities in Low Income settlements March 11, 2020 View Publication NEWS AND BLOGS Global Commission Launches Roadmap for Multisectoral and Evidence-based Approach to Improve Population Health September 21, 2021 By Moreen Nkonge The 2022 World Malaria Day was marked under the theme, “Harness innovation to reduce the malaria disease burden and save […] Read More… Occupational health of sanitation workers; does their health matter? 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