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In Loving Memory of Dr. Eshetu Girma Today, we held a memorial service at the APHRC Campus for our departed colleague, Dr. Eshetu Girma, who rested on December 1, 2025. It was a beautiful gathering of family, friends, #IamAPHRC colleagues, and partners who shared stories that spoke to who Eshetu was: a loving husband, an amazing father, a warm son, a caring brother, a jovial friend, the kindest of human beings, a brilliant professional, and a committed scientist. Eshetu’s life, relationships, character, and the love that surrounded him is inspiring and a powerful reminder that we impact every person we interact with. Eshetu lived a meaningful, and purposeful life. It was truly a privilege to have Eshetu in our lives. His memory will be a blessing to us at APHRC. Gone, but never forgotten. May Eshetu’s soul continue to rest in eternal peace. #IamAPHRC Catherine Kyobutungi Tizta T. Degfie Yohannes Dibaba Wado Frederick Murunga Wekesah, PhD Andre Pascal Kengne Amanuel Abajobir Joseph Wangombe Lillian Okoth Dr. Estelle Monique Sidze Luchuo Engelbert Bain Veronica Ojiambo Anthony Mveyange Agnes Kiragga Dennis Amollo Blessing Mberu Dr Gershim Asiki Mamadou Diarafa Diallo Elizabeth Kimani-Murage Juliet Ratemo-Okumu, MCIPR, MPRSK Diana Munjuri William Sila Issabelah Mutuku, MA, MPRSK Njeri Mbuthia, MCIPR,MPRSK Ọlárewájú Anthony Àjàyí Michelle HOLDSWORTH Cavens Kithinji PhD TUMWEBAZE KAMARA INNOCENT Mercy Ndwiga

🎉It’s official! Today, Kenya launches the National Sanitation Management Policy under the theme: “Towards Safely Managed Sanitation for All By 2030 and Beyond.” For too long, sanitation was treated as an afterthought. That changes now. The newly launched policy elevates sanitation to a national priority, anchored in the constitutional right of every Kenyan to a clean and healthy environment. This milestone focuses on: ✅Stronger accountability ✅Clear government mandates ✅Accelerated and effective service delivery ✅ Meaningful public participation ✅Shared responsibility across institutions and communities African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is proud to have supported this milestone, with the funding from the Gates Foundation. #WeAreAfrica #SafelyManagedSanitation #PolicyToAction #SanitationForAll #Kenya #APHRCResearch Mamadou Diarafa Diallo Anthony Mveyange Catherine Kyobutungi Juliet Ratemo-Okumu, MCIPR, MPRSK William Sila Deborah-Fay Ndlovu Diama Diop DIA Diana Munjuri Issabelah Mutuku, MA, MPRSK Jane Valentine M. Doris Omao Lynette Kamau Damazo Kadengye Charity Waweru Gaye Agesa Sarah Munyao Ndonye,MCIPR, PhD David Maloba Christine Ger Dr. Julius Kirimi Sindi , Ph.D Patrick Amboka David Waiganjo Michael Mwaniki Steve Wainaina Elizabeth Kimani-Murage Caroline Kabiru Agnes Kiragga Florah Karimi Dr. Benard Ondiek, Ph.D Joshua Muthama Daisy Koome Allan Aluda Assane DIOUF Clifford Simiyu, MPRSK Davis Muli Musyoki Chao Shete Christopher Maero, MPRSK Njeri Mbuthia, MCIPR,MPRSK

What is Data Governance and why does it matter? This foundational module introduces the essential principles and structures that guide responsible data management. You will learn about: ✅ Core principles of data governance ��� Roles and responsibilities in data oversight ✅ Institutional governance frameworks ✅ Ethical and accountable data stewardship Strengthen your foundation in responsible data practice and support transparent, impactful research. 🎓 Free enrollment 🔗 Access the course at: https://lnkd.in/d3iEaqHY Offered by the African Population and Health Research Center through the Virtual Learning Academy. #DataGovernance #OpenScience #CapacityStrengthening #APHRC #WeAreAfrica Mamadou Diarafa Diallo Anthony Mveyange Catherine Kyobutungi Juliet Ratemo-Okumu, MCIPR, MPRSK William Sila Deborah-Fay Ndlovu Diama Diop DIA Diana Munjuri Issabelah Mutuku, MA, MPRSK Jane Valentine M. Doris Omao Lynette Kamau Damazo Kadengye Charity Waweru Gaye Agesa Sarah Munyao Ndonye,MCIPR, PhD David Maloba Christine Ger Dr. Julius Kirimi Sindi , Ph.D Patrick Amboka David Waiganjo Michael Mwaniki Steve Wainaina Elizabeth Kimani-Murage Caroline Kabiru Agnes Kiragga Florah Karimi Dr. Benard Ondiek, Ph.D Joshua Muthama Daisy Koome Allan Aluda Assane DIOUF Clifford Simiyu, MPRSK Davis Muli Musyoki Chao Shete Christopher Maero, MPRSK Njeri Mbuthia, MCIPR,MPRSK Daniel Mwanga

#IamAPHRC is proud to have supported the development of the National Sanitation Management Policy, launching today. Under the theme “Towards Safely Managed Sanitation for All By 2030 and Beyond,” the Policy firmly positions sanitation where it belongs, a national priority. Be part of this milestone moment. Follow the link below to join the launch ceremony: https://buff.ly/4YRCRnR #SanitationForAll #SanitationManagementPolicyLaunch #Kenya Mamadou Diarafa Diallo Anthony Mveyange Catherine Kyobutungi Juliet Ratemo-Okumu, MCIPR, MPRSK William Sila Deborah-Fay Ndlovu Diama Diop DIA Diana Munjuri Issabelah Mutuku, MA, MPRSK Jane Valentine M. Doris Omao Lynette Kamau Damazo Kadengye Charity Waweru Gaye Agesa Sarah Munyao Ndonye,MCIPR, PhD David Maloba Christine Ger Dr. Julius Kirimi Sindi , Ph.D Patrick Amboka David Waiganjo Michael Mwaniki Steve Wainaina Elizabeth Kimani-Murage Caroline Kabiru Agnes Kiragga Florah Karimi Dr. Benard Ondiek, Ph.D Joshua Muthama Daisy Koome Allan Aluda Assane DIOUF Clifford Simiyu, MPRSK Davis Muli Musyoki Chao Shete Christopher Maero, MPRSK Njeri Mbuthia, MCIPR,MPRSK

#MoreThanAMeal! Did you know school feeding is one of the most powerful platforms to improve child nutrition at scale? What is procured ultimately determines what children eat. There is growing evidence that sourcing food locally for school feeding programmes improves the freshness and diversity of meals, strengthens dietary quality for children, and supports smallholder livelihoods. Introducing clear local procurement targets can help translate this evidence into practice. For example, setting a minimum target such as 30% local sourcing, as implemented in Brazil and proposed by stakeholders in Kenya, would strengthen the inclusion of smallholder farmers and micro and small enterprises in school feeding supply chains. Embedding these targets within the National School Meals and Nutrition Strategy 2022–2032 implementation guidelines would help align procurement with nutrition goals #MoreThanAMeal #APHRCResearch #CCHeFSImpact Elizabeth Kimani-Murage Jacqueline Kung'u, PhD, Antonina Mutoro, Hazel Odhiambo, Gladys Mbai, Rikki Agudah, George Kaburu, University of Rwanda, Tanager, Novo Nordisk, Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), International Development Research Centre (IDRC), International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), WRENmedia, Ministry Of Education, Kenya (MOE), Food4Education, Ministry of Health, Kenya

Through the just launched Evidence for AI in Health (EVAH) initiative, African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC), Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL), and local research teams are partnering to generate practical, policy-relevant insights that support responsible and equitable use of AI in healthcare. EVAH Request for Proposals: We are seeking research on AI decision-support tools for frontline community and primary health workers in Africa and Asia. Apply here before April 1, 2026: https://buff.ly/mVlwYyQ Call for Reviewers: The initiative is also recruiting reviewers with expertise in: Primary and community health care; Impact evaluation and implementation research; AI/ML and digital health; Health systems and policy; and Health economics and scale-up. Call for reviewers here: https://buff.ly/cFn71f8 Reviewer deadline: February 27, 2026 Join us in strengthening the evidence base for responsible AI adoption in health systems. #APHRCResearch #AI #EVAH

🥁Welcome to a new APHRC digital experience! 📢🎉 ✅ It's a fresh and modern look, has improved navigation, and easier access to our information, all in one place! ✅ It offers easier access to APHRC’s research findings, policy insights, projects, and platforms to support evidence-informed decision-making. ✅ It's more than a redesign. It's a platform built for discovery, collaboration, and impact! 📹️ Watch a video about our new website: https://buff.ly/PsmCHly 🔗 Visit our new website here: www.aphrc.org #APHRCWebsite #IamAPHRC #WeAreAfrica Mamadou Diarafa Diallo Anthony Mveyange Catherine Kyobutungi Juliet Ratemo-Okumu, MCIPR, MPRSK William Sila Deborah-Fay Ndlovu Diama Diop DIA Diana Munjuri Sarah Munyao Ndonye,MCIPR, PhD David Maloba Christine Ger Dr. Julius Kirimi Sindi , Ph.D Patrick Amboka David Waiganjo Michael Mwaniki Steve Wainaina Joshua Muthama Daisy Koome Allan Aluda Assane DIOUF Clifford Simiyu, MPRSK Davis Muli Musyoki Chao Shete Christopher Maero, MPRSK Njeri Mbuthia, MCIPR,MPRSK Joseph Wangombe Andre Pascal Kengne

🥁 APHRC’s new website is live! 📢🎉 🔗 Explore here: www.aphrc.org ....................... 🥁 Le nouveau site web de l'APHRC est officiellement en ligne! 📢🎉 🔗 Découvrez-le ici: www.aphrc.org #APHRCWebsite #IamAPHRC #WeAreAfrica Mamadou Diarafa Diallo Anthony Mveyange Catherine Kyobutungi Juliet Ratemo-Okumu, MCIPR, MPRSK William Sila Deborah-Fay Ndlovu Diama Diop DIA Diana Munjuri Sarah Munyao Ndonye,MCIPR, PhD David Maloba Christine Ger Dr. Julius Kirimi Sindi , Ph.D Patrick Amboka David Waiganjo Michael Mwaniki Steve Wainaina Joshua Muthama Daisy Koome Allan Aluda Assane DIOUF Clifford Simiyu, MPRSK Davis Muli Musyoki Chao Shete Christopher Maero, MPRSK Njeri Mbuthia, MCIPR,MPRSK

Artificial intelligence in health is advancing rapidly. The evidence base in low- and middle-income countries isn't. For instance, between 2018 and 2023, 86 RCTs were conducted globally on #AI health tools. Only four took of those place in LMICs. At a time when many of the boldest claims about AI relate to expanding access and improving equity, this gap matters. This is why initiatives like the newly launched 𝗘𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗜 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 (𝗘𝗩𝗔𝗛) that prioritise rigorous, context-specific evaluations are so important. The initiative brings together the Gates Foundation, Novo Nordisk Foundation and Wellcome Trust to support rigorous evaluations of AI-enabled health tools that are ready for use in LMIC health systems. The objective is not hype. It is practical evidence. EVAH aims to clarify where these tools add value and how they can be safely and responsibly integrated at scale, identifying under what conditions AI can improve health outcomes, strengthen system efficiency, and reduce inequities in access and care. The first call for applications - implemented in partnership with the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) and the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) - is now open. For organisations deploying AI tools within LMIC health systems and willing to subject them to serious evaluation, this is a meaningful opportunity to build the evidence base the sector urgently needs. 🚨 The deadline is April 1st 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e9Yg53wp