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Peer Review: A Strategic Edge for Winning High-Value Health Research Grants

“Poor grantsmanship will, and often does, turn very good science into an unfundable grant proposal” Dr. Gershim Asiki, the Chronic Diseases Management Unit Lead A

Can Teaching Change the STEM Gender Gap in African Universities?

Across Africa, more young women are enrolling in universities than ever before. Yet when it comes to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), a stubborn

Unlocking collaboration and funding opportunities through the EAC Pandemic Preparedness Framework highlights its significance as a regional milestone for health security

The recent launch of the East African Community (EAC) Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response (PPPR) Policy Framework is more than a policy milestone; it is

A Broken Bridge: Connecting Uganda’s Adolescents to Sexual and Reproductive Health Services

One in every four citizens is between the ages of 10 and 19, standing at the threshold of adulthood with dreams, energy, and potential. Yet

A Cry for Help in the Heart of Turkana: Ending Child Marriage and Violence Against Girls

In the vast, sun-scorched landscapes of Turkana County, a quiet crisis continues to unfold—one that steals childhoods, disrupts education, and closes the door on the

The State of Breast Cancer Awareness in Kenya

Every woman’s breast cancer journey is unique. For some, it begins with a small, painless lump. For others, with a symptom that feels unfamiliar but

A Strategic Partnership to Address Neglected Diseases and Strengthen Health Systems Across the African Continent

On Monday, 26 January 2026, the Africa Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) and the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) signed a Memorandum of

Bridging Barriers: Paving the Way for Inclusive Education in Kenya

In a public primary school, Daniel, a learner with a visual impairment, sits in class without a Braille textbook or assistive device because the school

Strengthening Sub-national Data Ecosystems in Africa: A New Path to Africa-Led Data Sovereignty in an Era of Declining Donor Support

From 2 to 4 December 2025, the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) convened more than 50 policymakers, statisticians, researchers, and development partners in

Responding to Africa’s Demand for Grantsmanship Skills

By Topistar Karani, Ann Waithaka, Marta Vicente-Crespo, Alypio Nyandwi, and Benard Ondiek Across Africa, a growing number of early- and mid-career researchers are eager to

A Scholarship, a Vision, and a Web Tool: Transforming Genomic Analysis

By Deborah Neumbe, Pauline Bakibinga Scholarship Fellow, Makerere University, with contributions from Diana Owuor, Hesborn Wao, and Ann Waithaka Before the Fellowship I first learned

Landmark Survey Exposes the Hidden Toll of Violence on Children in Ethiopia’s Refugee Camps

Findings expose pervasive abuse and call for stronger child-protection responses in humanitarian settings January 15, ADDIS ABABA– The second-ever Violence Against Children Survey to take