African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC)

Pregnant and parenting adolescents face higher risks of depression, anxiety, and social isolation. Join us for a webinar exploring their mental health needs in Sub-Saharan Africa, informed by research, lived experiences, and policy insights. 📅 Thursday, Oct 30, 2025 🕓 4:00–5:30 PM EAT (GMT+3) 🔗 https://buff.ly/QREbiSg #SRHR #APHRCResearch

#IamAPHRC, through the Education and Youth Empowerment (EYE) Unit and the Policy Engagement and Communication (PEC Synergy) Unit, convened education leaders and partners on October 23 to co-create a Strategic Policy Engagement Plan on Foundational Literacy and Numeracy. The workshop brought together government, civil society, and development partners to chart a roadmap for stronger learning outcomes for all children in Kenya. #Education #APHRCResearch #EducationForAll

At the Mobile World Congress #MWCKigali2025 roundtable on artificial intelligence (AI) governance, organized by APHRC in partnership with GSMA Africa, leaders from the Pan-African Parliament, regional bodies, and civil society explored Africa’s path to ethical, inclusive, and evidence-driven AI. Key takeaways: ✅ AI is inevitable - Africa must embrace it, not resist it. ✅ PAP’s leadership ensures alignment, coherence, and mutual reinforcement across national and regional parliaments. ✅ Legislators’ role is critical in developing ethical AI laws, data protection, and frameworks for digital rights. ✅ Inclusivity matters - AI must benefit women, youth, and all African citizens. ✅ Connectivity and infrastructure are prerequisites for equitable AI adoption, including investments in fiber-optics and AI-ready infrastructure. ✅ Research and evidence guide action - APHRC’s PolicyLens AI supports data-driven policymaking, oversight, and AI governance capacity building. ✅ Collaboration is key - governments, parliaments, NGOs, and the private sector must work together to turn strategy into concrete impact. ✅ From theory to practice - motions, legislation, and concrete action plans are needed to operationalize Africa’s Continental AI Strategy. As the President of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), Hon. Chief Fortune Charumbira said, "The world has spoken enough about AI’s potential. Now is the time to act. Leadership at every level, from parliaments to practitioners, must step up and deliver real change for Africa." #MWCKigali #AIGovernance #AI4Development #DSWB #WeAreAfrica #APHRCResearch Wellcome Trust Agnes Kiragga Anthony Mveyange Catherine Kyobutungi Tathagata Bhattacharjee Damazo Kadengye Miranda Barasa Valentine K. Steve Cygu David Amadi Pauline Andeso Christine Ger Charles Lenjo

📢 Webinar Alert: Ethical Use of AI in Research. Join us as we explore the evolving role of Artificial Intelligence in research, unpacking the opportunities, ethical dilemmas, and risks. 📅 Tuesday, November 4 🕒 3:00–4:30 pm EAT 💻 Register here: https://buff.ly/O6S2EQg #APHRCResearch #WeAreAfrica

#IamAPHRC’s Damazo Kadengye and Nancy Kiarie joined partners in the African Health Collaborative Annual Convening and the Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning, and Adaptation (MELA) Workshop, which took place from October 20–24 in Kigali, bringing together the University of Toronto and eight African universities to promote health transformation across the continent. APHRC, together with IOD PARC (United Kingdom), and Sydani Group (Nigeria), forms the Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning, and Adaptation Aggregator Firm. This consortium supports the African Health Collaborative by strengthening learning and adaptive processes across its network. During the convening and workshop, #APHRC’s team engaged with partner institutions to reflect on the Collaborative’s journey, deepen relationships, and reaffirm the consortium’s role in promoting evidence-informed learning and collaboration. #APHRCResearch #HealthResearch #MonitoringAndEvaluation #WeAreAfrica

At the International Conference on Family Planning, join Baobab RPC, the Population Council, Population Council - Kenya, and the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) to discover the Baobab RPC story. On Wednesday, Nov 5, hear from Baobab RPC researchers on how Baobab data on unintended pregnancy and abortion incidence in refugee settings has informed innovative strategies to reach women with family planning services and information. Attendees will also experience the launch of the Baobab Photo Exhibit — a first-ever showcase of the people behind the data. Join us at #ICFP2025! Event details here: https://bit.ly/3KZ2DlX

Mui Van Zandt is Vice-President & Global Head of Data Strategy, Access and Enablement at IQVIA and leads the Asia-Pacific chapter of OHDSI. With over 20 years of experience in software development, large-scale patient data networks and real-world evidence innovation, Mui has helped drive global adoption of the OMOP common data model and coached organizations across Asia-Pacific in data conversions, analytics and open-science collaboration. She is passionate about bridging Eastern and Western regions, mentoring emerging data scientists and fostering the spirit of collaboration and transparency in real-world data research. Want to see how Mui envisions unlocking global health data with OHDSI standards and what it could mean for Africa’s research community? Don’t miss her session at the symposium! IQVIA Biotech OHDSI OHDSI China African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) THE JOINT CLINICAL RESEARCH CENTRE (JCRC) OFFICIAL EPAM Systems Gilead Sciences #OHDSIAfrica #HealthDataInnovation #OpenScience

💡 Grateful for a Learning-Filled Season! My Tuesdays from September to October were well spent with the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC), diving deep into data documentation and management. A big thank you to the APHRC team and facilitators for the engaging sessions and valuable insights. I’m walking away with a stronger understanding of Data Quality Assurance, Anonymization, Documentation, and DOI Creation. Grateful for the opportunity to keep growing and applying these lessons in my work. #APHRC #DataDocumentation #DataManagement #ContinuousLearning #ProfessionalGrowth #Research

Under the theme “Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures” (aligned with World Health Day 2025), this series aims at fostering evidence-informed discussions on strategies to reduce preventable maternal, newborn, and child deaths, strengthen health systems, and advance health equity. Each session will feature keynote presentations, case studies, and breakout discussions, providing opportunities for networking, knowledge-sharing, and developing actionable commitments toward strengthening Maternal, Newborn, Child Health and Nutrition (MNCH-N) outcomes in Africa. 1️⃣Understanding the MNCH-N Landscape in Africa 📆 October 27, 2025 | 1600–1730h EAT 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d59tmswJ 2️⃣ Showcasing Solutions and Best Practices 📆 November 11, 2025 | 1600–1730h EAT 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dzdSBaMd #APHRCResearch #WeAreAfrica African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) University of Manitoba London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, U. of London University of Southampton Catherine Kyobutungi Cheikh Mbacké Faye Peter Kaberia Anne Njeri RORNALD KANANURA MUHUMUZA Anthony Mveyange Mamadou Diarafa Diallo Juliet Ratemo-Okumu, MCIPR, MPRSK Chao Shete Diana Munjuri Assane DIOUF Luchuo Engelbert Bain Dr. Estelle Monique Sidze Michael Lumula Ukanda Michael Mwaniki Michael Lumula Ukanda David Maloba Malick Sarr Ndéye Awa Fall Dr. El Hadji Malick Sylla Diama Diop DIA Alypio Nyandwi Issabelah Mutuku, MA, MPRSK Isabel Radoli Sophia Kagoye Emma Williams Dr.Helen Kiarie Dr. Susan Mambo, Ph.D. Godfrey Adero Corretta T. Ndèye Dibor NDOUR Rodrigue NDA'CHI Linda oguma