🎉 Just out: APHRC’s 2026 Newsletter | Issue 1 💡 Did you know that the African continent is moving from being “studied” to actively shaping its own knowledge systems? 📕 Discover how APHRC has embraced this shift and is exploring, adjusting, learning, and unlearning, while venturing into both charted and uncharted frontiers. 👉 buff.ly/7D8OvYs #ChartingNewFrontiers #IamAPHRC #WeAreAfrica @CARTAfrica @Countdown2030 @Zero_Hunger_Ke @amveyange @CKyobutungi @DMdiarafa @RatemoJuliet @williamsila @MangwanaVJ @deborahndlovu @ndonyesarah @DorcasOdhiambo @FlorahKarimi @Waithaka_KE @Chris_Maero @dia_diama @ChristineGer22 @MangwanaVJ @Hope_shete @MuliDavis @Wekesah @CharityWaweru @Waithaka_KE @isabelmutuku1 @Liz_Kimani @FlorahKarimi @cwkabiru @agnes_kiragga @njerimbuthia

#APHRCis25 On this episode of APHRC 25th Journey Stories, we shine a spotlight on Duncan Gatoto, one of APHRC's longest-serving team members. For years, Duncan has played a vital role behind the scenes, helping ensure that the Center’s resources are effectively managed and strategically deployed to support evidence-driven solutions to Africa's most pressing challenges and improve lives across the continent. Watch his inspiring story 📽️buff.ly/wpOfOHP and discover his remarkable journey, dedication, and contribution to APHRC's 25-year impactful journey. #25YearsOfImpact #25YearsOfAPHRC #IamAPHRC @CKyobutungi @amveyange @DMdiarafa @RatemoJuliet @williamsila @MangwanaVJ @deborahndlovu @ndonyesarah @DorcasOdhiambo @Chris_Maero @dia_diama @ChristineGer22 @Hope_shete @MuliDavis @Wekesah @CharityWaweru @Waithaka_KE @isabelmutuku1

On this #WorldDayAgainstChildLabour, we reaffirm our commitment to advancing evidence-informed policies and actions that ensure every child has access to education, protection, and the opportunity for a brighter future. At #IamAPHRC, we generate evidence that informs policies and solutions to help every child learn, thrive, and reach their full potential. Our work also seeks to strengthen education systems so they are more equitable, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of children, especially those facing the greatest barriers to learning. Every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and dream.  Children belong in school, not at work. #EndChildLabour #QualityEducation #APHRCResearch @CKyobutungi @DMdiarafa @RatemoJuliet @kadzomudzo @DrNampijjaM @KennethOkelo @awuoroloo1 @MDMwanga @OtwatePaul @jauriri2007 @symonmkariuki @ericomari @Espira15 @onyango_silas @CharityWaweru @charleslenjo

The Training Hubs for Statisticians, Epidemiologists in Eastern, Central & Western Africa (ANTENNA) Project has officially been launched in Dakar, Senegal. The project brings together partners from Senegal, Cameroon, and Guinea-Bissau to strengthen health data and research capacity across East, Central, and West Africa. The project aims to develop the next generation of statisticians and epidemiologists through enhanced training, mentorship, fellowship opportunities, and cross-country collaboration. In his opening remarks, Head of Programs, Mat Lowe, PhD, highlighted the critical role of data and statistics in driving Africa’s sustainable development and prosperity. Dr Samba cor Sarr of Senegal’s Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene emphasized the need to strengthen human research capacity and build robust systems that translate scientific evidence into effective health policy. Discussions during the two-day convening focused on governance, curriculum development, the integration of AI and mathematical modelling, and practical learning opportunities to strengthen disease surveillance and public health research. ANTENNA is laying the foundation for a stronger regional network of researchers, data scientists, and institutions working together to generate evidence, inform policy, and improve health outcomes across Africa. #ANTENNAProject #HealthResearch #DataScience #Epidemiology #CapacityBuilding #PublicHealth #WestAfrica #APHRCResearch @IBusulwa , @agnes_kiragga , @CKyobutungi @DKadengye , @mirre02 , @_iswaema @isammygh , @ChristineGer22

Research shows that when women and girls have access to family planning, maternal healthcare, and comprehensive sexuality education, they are more likely to complete their education, participate in the workforce, and contribute to economic development. Through the 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐑𝐇𝐑 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 (𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐒𝐄 𝐒𝐑𝐇𝐑) 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦, #IamAPHRC and consortium partners are working across East and Southern Africa to improve access to sexual and reproductive health services and products, while strengthening data systems and accountability for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). This week, #IamAPHRC's Jane Valentine Mangwana , Martin Mutua and Hesborn Wao participated in the RAISE SRHR Program inception meeting, convened by the Embassy of Sweden in Pretoria, which brought partners together to build a shared understanding of the program, align expectations, review reporting timelines, and strengthen implementation readiness. They also presented APHRC's priorities, planned activities, and areas of collaboration with consortium partners. #WeAreAfrica #APHRCResearch #SRHR @Sida @UNFPA_ESARO @UNAIDS @UNICEF @WHO @CHAI @jumuiya @SADC_News @WHOAFRO @CKyobutungi @CwKabiru @MangwanaVJ @RatemoJuliet @lamechmutava @dia_diama @amveyange @DMdiarafa @MalickS97 @SyllaElHadjiMa1 @deekagwii @williamsila @dorcas_odhiambo @deborahndlovu @ndonyesarah

Over the past three days, #IamAPHRC co-hosted the  #Evidence2ImpactSymposium2026 in Nairobi, bringing together more than 300 participants, including researchers, policymakers, practitioners, youth leaders, and development partners from over 20 countries to advance adolescent-centered policies and programs across Eastern and Southern Africa. The symposium reinforced a critical message: generating evidence is only the first step. Real impact happens when research informs policy, shapes programming, influences investment decisions, and responds to the realities of adolescents' lives. During APHRC's technical session on 'Turning evidence into action: gender norms and very young adolescents’ health and wellbeing in Kenya, conversations demonstrated that early adolescence is a critical time of transition, and therefore an opportune time for early intervention. #Evidence2Impact #APHRCResearch @RestlessDev @Afidep @GIRLCenterPC @sida @CwKabiru @MangwanaVJ @isabelmutuku1 @aiajayi @EmmanuelOtukpa @OpondoAchy @CKyobutungi @Wekesah @Sidze_APHRC @doris_omao @Liz_Kimani @CarolWainaina78 @WaithereroMaina @njerimbuthia @Chris_Maero @DMdiarafa @amveyange

This year's #Countdownto2030 Country Annual Meeting will convene teams from 36 African countries to strengthen country-led analysis and advance the use of data to improve the health of women, children, and adolescents. Learn more 👉 buff.ly/FQAdFGB @aphrc @FMoHealth

Last week at the #MHDPA Final Convening in Mombasa, Kenya, @CKyobutungi, Executive Director of @aphrc reminded us that data and research alone are not enough to drive change. #MHDPA2026 #MentalHealthAfrica #DataForMentalHealth #MentalHealthInnovation #APHRCResearch

Like the "Black Death", morbidity and mortality from infectious diseases such as diarrhea and cholera are common in Africa, especially in low-income settings. #IamAPHRC’s @phylis_busienei , Innocent Tumwebaze, John Agira, Dennis Musyoka, and @Shyillah explore how preventing infectious diseases goes beyond outbreak response and demands attention to the conditions in which people live, work, and access essential water and sanitation services. Drawing on APHRC's research across Kenya, the article highlights how poor water quality, inadequate sanitation, unsafe waste management, and poor hygiene continue to fuel the spread of infectious diseases. Through laboratory and field-based research, APHRC is generating evidence to better understand transmission pathways and inform practical solutions for healthier communities. 📖 Read more in In Favor of an Infectious Disease-Free African Continent on pages 18–19 of the latest APHRC Newsletter (Issue 1, 2026). 👉 buff.ly/PI21rPF #ChartingNewFrontiers #IamAPHRC #WeAreAfrica @CKyobutungi @DMdiarafa @amveyange @RatemoJuliet @williamsila @MangwanaVJ @deborahndlovu @ndonyesarah @DorcasOdhiambo @dia_diama @MuliDavis @CharityWaweru @Hope_shete @Waithaka_KE @isabelmutuku1

@aphrc , in collaboration with KAIA Network and @TheNewSchool are launching the Women in AI Fellowship. This fellowship provides financial resources, mentorship, and technical training to empower women PhD candidates in Sub-Saharan Africa to excel in AI/ML research and shape the future of ethical and inclusive innovation. Visit the application page for eligibility requirements, and apply by July 31, 2026: buff.ly/rq8Aj0M Do you know someone who would benefit from this opportunity? Tag them below #WomeninAI #Fellowship #EthicalAI #GenderEquality #APHRCResearch @CKyobutungi @amveyange @agnes_kiragga

What if the causes of childhood diarrhea go beyond contaminated food and water? In Kenya, diarrhea remains one of the most common illnesses affecting children, yet its persistence points to a much bigger challenge. As explored by @phylis_busienei , Innocent Tumwebaze, John Agira, Dennis Musyoka, and @Shyillah in 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞: 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐡𝐞𝐚, the drivers of diarrheal diseases are deeply interconnected, spanning human behavior, environmental contamination, animal management practices, and access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene. Drawing on evidence from #IamAPHRC's research in Kenya, the article highlights how environmental contamination, animal management practices, sanitation, and human behavior collectively shape disease transmission, and why a One Health approach is essential for lasting solutions. 📑Read more in the latest APHRC Newsletter (Issue 1, 2026), pages 16–17. 👉buff.ly/PI21rPF #ChartingNewFrontiers #IamAPHRC #WeAreAfrica @CKyobutungi @DMdiarafa @amveyange @RatemoJuliet @williamsila @MangwanaVJ @deborahndlovu @ndonyesarah @DorcasOdhiambo @dia_diama @MuliDavis @CharityWaweru @Hope_shete @Waithaka_KE @isabelmutuku1