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May 9

🎉Save the date!🎉 We're thrilled to announce that we're celebrating our 20th anniversary on May 24. Join us as we reflect on our achievements over the past two decades and explore our vision for the future of #research in #Africa

Kenya Should Decriminalise Homosexuality - 4 Compelling Reasons Why

@EvelynGitau

#APHRC20 #WeAreAfrica

On this International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia we #StandUp4HumanRights. Here is an article co-authored by Emmy Kageha Igonya and Lucy Wanjiku Mung'ala on compelling reasons why Kenya should consider decriminalizing homosexuality

allafrica.com

Analysis - Kenya has recently seen the increasing visibility of sexual and gender minorities. However, this has been met with a growing backlash.

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APHRC and Loughborough University are engaging stakeholders in Kajiado county seeking to create impact by co-developing guidelines for setting up childcare provision to facilitate early childhood education and development. #CareWork

#Day 2 of the stakeholder dialogue on the state of unintended pregnancies and abortion in Kenya, Ramatou Ouedraogo shares research findings on the lived experiences of abortion care seekers in Kilifi County. #AbortionIsHealthcare #SRHRforall

@Rutgers_INTL

Patient support groups: An innovative strategy in management of hypertension - APHRC

It's #WorldHypertensionDay and in commemoration,

@Lilianmburu

highlights the critical role that patient support groups play in helping those living with the condition manage the disease better. #APHRC20 #WeAreAfrica

aphrc.org

The theme of the 2023 World Hypertension Day is “Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer”. Untreated or [...]Read More...

#DidYouKnow that in 2008, APHRC's staff body reached 100? 🎉 Since then, we've continued to grow and thrive, building research capacity in Africa and beyond. #Countdown to #APHRC20 #WeAreAfrica

#AbortionRightsAreHumanRights #AbortionIsHealthcare

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"To reduce unsafe abortions, communities should be educated about its risk, the legal indications in Kenya and the harmful effects of abortion stigma and misinformation on family planning and contraception,"

@aiajayi

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Training Centre in Communication (TCC Africa)

@tccafrica

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#ICYMI #TCCAfricaWebcasts Trends in African Research and #Innovation Using

@DSDimensions

Data Please go to this link africarxiv.pubpub.org/pub/tpu5a0ye/r With speakers from African Population and Health Research Center and Digital Science #ResearchVisibility #AfricanResearch

africarxiv.pubpub.org

Trends in African Research and Innovation Using Dimensions Data · TCC Africa

In this webinar hosted by Training Centre in Communication (TCC Africa), we are joined by a panel of experts from the African Population and Health Research Centre (APHRC) and Digital Science...

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"As per the provisions of Kenya's 2010 constitution, abortion may be granted to a pregnant woman or girl if, in the opinion of a trained health professional, she requires emergency treatment or if her life or health is in danger,"

@JumaKenneth

#AbortionIsHealthcare

The Center established a research-training program for Master's holders 👩‍🎓👨‍🎓 to nurture research capacity. Today, former beneficiaries like

@akziraba

@Liz_Kimani

, &

@GloriaLangat2

are now Heads of Research Units at the Center, leading the charge in making an impact! 💪#APHRC20

The

defines unsafe abortion as a procedure for terminating pregnancy, carried out either by persons lacking the necessary skills or in an environment that does not conform to minimal medical standards, or both. #AbortionRightsAreHumanRights #AbortionIsHealthcare

“The Health Act 2017 provides for the establishment of a national health system that is responsive to the needs of all Kenyans including their SRHR needs,”

“We need to get back on track in advancing the sexual and reproductive health and rights of women and girls in Kenya,”

According to a study by the

@WHO

@Guttmacher

, globally 32.9 million unsafe abortions occurred every year between 2015 & 2019. The majority of unsafe abortions occurred in developing countries in Africa, Asia & Latin America. #AbortionIsHealthcare

In collaboration with

@Guttmacher

we are convening a three-day stakeholder dialogue at Enashipai Resort, Naivasha to validate the findings of a national survey on public opinion and attitudes towards abortion in Kenya. #AbortionIsHealthcare #SRHRforall

#HowItStarted. 20 years ago, APHRC became an autonomous regional institute based in Kenya! Since then, we've been committed to nurturing African research leadership. #Countdown to #APHRC20 #WeAreAfrica

CARTA´s multidisciplinary PhD fellows produce a diverse and complementary body of knowledge (now documented and accessible on the #CARTAEvidence Website) to respond to public health needs in Africa such as #COVID.

University of Dar es Salaam and 6 others

@Pragmatist1010

🔗bit.ly/3Yh9CZL

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CARTA

@CARTAfrica

Dec 14, 2022

Read on how the CARTA Evidence Website, an AI-enhanced site has been used to review the contributions and impact of CARTA fellows in COVID-19 research

bit.ly/3Yh9CZL @aphrc @WitsUniversity @WitsSPH @CKyobutungi @Pragmatist1010 @zakumumpa @anywar_godwin @Fostino21

On this #WorldMalariaDay - and every day - CARTA contributes to #EndMalaria by strengthening the capacity of African researchers to generate quality research that can inform #malaria strategies and policies. Explore CARTA fellows in the malaria space: bit.ly/3V77pyw

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#WorldMalariaDay: Despite a remarkable effort to scale up #malaria control over the last 2 decades, too many people are still missing out on the interventions they need to prevent, diagnose and treat the disease. It is #TimeToDeliverZeroMalaria! @WHO #EndMalaria

🚨Based on the findings of this study 🔗bit.ly/40wI1Uc,

@AnithaPhilbert1

et al recommend large-scale deployment of bednets treated with a combination of insecticides and an inhibitor to combat #malaria mosquitoes. #WorldMalariaDay #EndMalaria #TimeToDeliverZeroMalaria

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CARTA

@CARTAfrica

Apr 25

#WorldMalariaDay: With support from CARTA through its re-entry grant program, graduate @AnithaPhilbert1 in this study explores vector resistance to insecticides, particularly pyrethroids, which is an impediment to #malaria control. @UdsmOfficial Read on: bit.ly/40wI1Uc

As a Malaria intervention, insecticide-based vector control methods are reaching their limit due to obstacles such as insecticide resistance. In this article, CARTA graduate Marceline Finda presents some recommendations for alternative solutions. Explore:

carta-evidence.org

Frugal Housing Improvement as a Malaria Control Strategy

Highlights Traditional control techniques, such as insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) and indoor residual sprays (IRS), are reaching their limits due to resistance and changes in mosquito behaviour....

🆕 article alert: Frugal Housing Improvement as a Malaria Control Strategy by Marceline Finda 🔗 bit.ly/3Nai5L3 More on Marceline's work: bit.ly/3oIpYxd #EndMalaria #TimeToDeliverZeroMalaria

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🆕CARTA graduate

was recently promoted to the rank of Associate Professor,

@KUHeS_mw

. In this Q&A, he shares his academic and professional journey with our comms team

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“I owe most of my career achievements to CARTA”

Enock Chisati, CARTA cohort 7 graduate from Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS), previously the University of Malawi, was recently promoted to the rank of Associate Professor of Exercise...

Commenced a three-week (May 15 - June 3) Joint Advanced Seminar three (JAS 3) today for a second group of cohort 10, hosted by

@UniIbadan

. JAS 3 seeks to strengthen fellows' capacity in data presentation, doctoral dissertation, scientific writing, and communication skills.

"Mtu safi, mtaa safi ,maisha safi" ARISE sanitation launch at Sinai paradise viwandani District county commissioner,MCA and

@MOH_Kenya

in attendance alongside our key partners. #sanitation #Wash #Clts

Digital Science and 2 others

May 9

Ahead of #INORMS2023,

@EvelynGitau

will tomorrow participate in an expert panel discussion on the latest trends and advances in #African research and innovation using

@DSDimensions

data.

@tccafrica

Join us at 12 pm, EAT. Register for webinar: lnkd.in/dxQqWEfQ

Next week: Here's your opportunity to delve into the latest trends & advances in #AfricanResearch & #innovation using

@DSDimensions

data. 🌍🙌 Hear from an expert panel ahead of #INORMS2023 in this webinar hosted by

@tccafrica

. Please register: lnkd.in/dxQqWEfQ #scicomm

Trends in African Research and Innovations Using Dimensions Data - webinar on 10 May 2023.

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Training Centre in Communication (TCC Africa) and 3 others

Dr. Catherine Kyobutungi

Universities must strive to produce 100,000 PhDs in a decade

May 8

Universities must strive to produce 100,000 PhDs in a decade

universityworldnews.com

Universities in Africa must strive to produce about 100,000 PhDs in the next 10 years to yield the research the continent needs for accelerated develo...

May 9

#ICYMI: The recording of our most recent webinar on #personalisedmedicine, organized in collaboration with

@nacosti

is now available. Watch here: bit.ly/41hpVGe Thank you

& #GeorgeMichuki for insightful discussions!

Dr. Catherine Kyobutungi

Africa needs more PhDs, but they must be of high quality

May 8

Africa needs more PhDs, but they must be of high quality

universityworldnews.com

The World Bank has recommended that Africa produce as many as 100,000 PhD students in a decade. But that does not mean standard processes should be sa...

📢📢The stellar Sharon Fonn, CARTA co-Director and Professor at

@wits

will hold a public lecture on May 19 on 'The Role of Academia in Society', organized by CARTA and

@UniIbadan

. Join us in person, if in Ibadan, or participate virtually. Register here: tinyurl.com/UI-CARTA2023

APHRC and 9 others

Dr Elizabeth Kimani-Murage - #ZeroHunger!

@Liz_Kimani

May 7

Child health on a warming planet cities4children.org/blog/child-hea It’s time we realized the great connection btn planetary health & child health, to link conversations on #climatechange with those on #childhealth for change. Stop working in silos.

Child health on a warming planet - Cities4Children

In this blog, we illustrate how child health is intimately connected to that of our planetary systems, and what that means to academics, policymakers and broader society – including children and...

May 5

Is #personalisedmedicine being implemented in Kenya and if so what are the opportunities/lessons/gaps? Join us at the top of the hour and find out from experts

Time: 3pm, EAT 🔗shorturl.at/oBIK6

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