African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC)

#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 the Institute of Development Studies, Policy and Research Consortium, 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

When I started the Gender Transformative Course with African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC), I thought I already understood what gender equality meant. But this course made me look at it in a much deeper way. 🌍 I learned that being gender transformative means more than just including women or talking about equality — it’s about changing the systems, the language, and even the everyday practices that keep inequality in place. From how we design programs to how we communicate and advocate, every step matters. As someone working in communications and advocacy, this really hit home. The stories we tell and the messages we share have power — they can either reinforce old norms or help reshape them. This course reminded me to always choose the latter. Here’s to using our voices and platforms to help create a world that’s truly equal. 💜 #GenderEquality #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #TransformativeChange #APHRC #CommunicationsForChange #Advocacy #Empowerment

I completed a course on 𝖧𝗎𝗆𝖺𝗇 𝖱𝗂𝗀𝗁𝗍𝗌 𝖺𝗇𝖽 African Union 𝖧𝗎𝗆𝖺𝗇 𝖱𝗂𝗀𝗁𝗍𝗌 𝖬𝖾𝖼𝗁𝖺𝗇𝗂𝗌𝗆𝗌 by the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC). Through this course, I studied international human rights instruments and learned how to apply them to advance sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and to support efforts toward ending violence against women and girls (EVAWG). I also explored African Union(AU) human rights instruments and their role in obtaining observer status. Additionally, I gained valuable insights into various platforms and opportunities for contributing to human rights advocacy. #humanrights #violenceagainstwomenandchildren #genderismyagendacampaign #generequity