African Population and Health Research Center

17/09/2026

hosted Prof. Dr. Rainer Sauerborn and Dr. Sandra Barteit from the Heidelberg Institute of Global Health (HIGH), alongside Prof. Collins Iwuji of the APCC African Cohort Consortium, for a conversation on potential areas of collaboration.

The discussions explored how data, technology and innovative approaches can help us better understand and respond to the health impacts of climate change.

APHRC’s Executive Director Catherine Kyobutungi highlighted that the two institutions share distinct avenues for collaborative research. The evidence produced through these joint initiatives will reinforce APHRC’s mission to shape decision-making, guide policies and programs, and advance service delivery and practice throughout Africa.

17/09/2026

Despite years of investment in teacher training, learning materials, and education programs, many children continue to struggle with basic literacy and numeracy.

Recent findings from 's study across 200 public primary schools in 11 counties show that although teachers are actively engaged, students do not consistently participate in learning.

In their article, Nelson Muhia, Fridah Gatwiri Kiambati (PhD), and Sarah Munyao PhD highlight a vital next step based on these insights: establishing the conditions educators need to implement practical, learner-centered differentiated instruction in everyday classrooms.

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Kenya has invested significantly in foundational learning in the past two decades. Programs such as the Primary Math and Reading (PRIMR) Program, Tusome, Kenya Primary Education Development (PRIEDE), Kenya Primary Literacy Programme (KPLP), Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL), and the ongoing impleme...

16/09/2026

Global health is changing, shaped by shrinking development assistance, geopolitical fragmentation, growing country capacity, and emerging technologies.

A new Nature Medicine Comment, co-authored by 's Executive Director Catherine Kyobutungi and other global health experts, calls for a reimagined global health system that places countries and national health systems at the center, while strengthening global and regional cooperation where collective action is needed.

The authors note that most countries remain far below this target. Increased investment in research can also strengthen academic institutions and their role in generating evidence to inform policy and implementation. To achieve this, a key actionable step for nations is to scale up funding for health research, striving toward the targeted 2% allocation of health spending.

📖 Read the full comment: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-026-04622-0



World Health Organization (WHO) | Amref Health Africa | Wellcome Trust | United Nations

In this Comment, we argue for a global health system that recognizes and supports countries as the primary agents of action, oriented around global public goods and collective action, and served by a leaner set of global and regional institutions. We present a potential vision for the functions and....

15/09/2026

Join us for a webinar on Regional Perspectives from African Coastal Practitioners: Identifying Needs to Support Resilience Planning.

Bringing together experts from across coastal, island, delta, lakeshore, and urban environments, the session will explore how practitioners can bridge gaps in climate risk information, spatial mapping, and institutional capacity to support more responsive adaptation action and policy across Africa.

Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Time: 3:00-4:30 PM EAT

Register here:https://buff.ly/nMeeOH7

15/09/2026

How can researchers turn individual grants into coherent research programs, sustain their publication momentum, and position themselves for future opportunities?

Join us on September 22 at 4:00 PM (EAT) for an engaging session on sustaining research engagement.

In this session, we will explore how to:
🔹 Develop a long-term research agenda and roadmap.
🔹 Sequence grants strategically to sustain research engagement.
🔹 Maintain publication momentum and build a strong research profile.
🔹 Position your research for future funding opportunities.

Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6sLeNJzASl6EMAAFaPSxGg

15/09/2026

Guest Lecture: Why do some health interventions reach the people who need them most, and others don't?

Join 's Frederick Murunga Wekesah, PhD, as he explores this question, drawing on examples from real implementation projects.

Convened by the M-CARE Project and the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam), the lecture will cover:
✅ Global health implementation through an equity lens.
✅ How context and systems shape whether interventions truly land.
✅ Where interdisciplinary collaboration can accelerate impact.

📅 Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | 13:00–15:00 (GMT+2)
📍 In person at VU Amsterdam, or online | 💶 Free | 🌐 English

This lecture is open to all and especially valuable for PhD candidates, researchers, implementation practitioners, and policymakers working on equitable health systems.

Register here: 👇

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=GqvfaLsRxky-tSjXVphPtjuRH8ohHDNLlhwNbLSDCRFUMEQ5WEQxS0xQTjlaOVVVTk9OUFhPUUpGVy4u&route=shorturl

14/09/2026

We recently asked some of our staff to take us back to their first days at the Center and share what stood out when they first joined APHRC.

From first impressions to lasting experiences, hear what they had to say. 🎥



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14/09/2026

Join us this week on Wednesday, September 16, for our webinar: One Continent, Many Realities: Bridging ASRH, Education, and Youth Empowerment.

The webinar will explore how stronger connections across adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRH) information and services, quality education, skills development, and meaningful participation can drive more responsive policies and programs that recognize young people’s diverse realities and future aspirations.

📅 Wednesday | September 16, 2026
⏰ 3:00 - 4:30 PM EAT

🔗Register:https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ee8flLVET2-LUSmry02Ncg

14/09/2026

A warm welcome to the family!

As part of their orientation, our new staff met with APHRC’s Executive Director, Catherine Kyobutungi, who welcomed them to the Center and shared insights on our journey, our work, and the role each of us plays in advancing APHRC’s mission.

We are excited to welcome our new team members to the family and look forward to the fresh insights, expertise, and innovative ideas they bring to our work.



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14/09/2026

and Open University of Kenya have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in research, capacity strengthening, digital learning, policy engagement, and knowledge exchange.

The partnership brings together ’s expertise in generating evidence, strengthening research capacity, and engaging policy with OUK’s mandate to expand access to quality higher education through open, distance, and technology-enabled learning.

Through the partnership, the two institutions will:
✅ Advance joint research and fellowships.
✅ Strengthen teaching and research capacity.
✅ Co-design curricula and accredited academic programs, and expand digital learning through APHRC’s and OUK’s Virtual Learning platforms.
✅ Create opportunities for internships, mentorship, and academic engagement.

Furthermore, this alliance will drive joint fundraising initiatives and enhance the translation of scientific evidence into actionable policy briefs, technical products, and high-level dialogues to guide national and regional decision-making.