African Population and Health Research Center

19/12/2025

19/12/2025

’s Challenging the Politics of Social Exclusion (CPSE) team, in collaboration with the Kilifi County Government, convened a stakeholder engagement yesterday bringing together representatives from the County Assembly, the Legal Department, the Department of Health, and youth-led community-based organizations.

The team shared findings from a facility readiness baseline study conducted in the County and discussed policies on advancing access to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for women and girls.

Critical commitments were raised for all stakeholders to follow through over the next six months to cover SRH gaps in the County.

19/12/2025

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📕 APHRC’s 2025 Newsletter Issue 3
Theme: People. Purpose. Progress: APHRC in Pictures

This final newsletter issue captures our 2025 journey through pictures. It highlights the people behind our work, the partnerships that sustained us, and the programs and projects that progressed amidst a turbulent year.

The Center strengthened collaborations, elevated innovation, and embraced new ventures across the African region and beyond.



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18/12/2025

During the Ouagadougou Partnership Annual Meeting 2025 in Lomé, ’s Countdown to 2030 initiative co-organized a high-level side session focused on a critical yet under-addressed issue: contraceptive discontinuation and its implications for sustainable family planning financing in West and Central Africa.

The three key takeaways from the discussion are:
✅ Contraceptive discontinuation undermines the efficiency of investments in family planning;
✅ It is closely linked to women’s empowerment, quality of care, and the broader sociopolitical environment;
✅ Integrating discontinuation into key indicators, policies, and financing strategies is essential, particularly in a context of declining external funding.

This session reaffirmed APHRC’s and Countdown to 2030’s commitment to placing evidence at the center of policy decisions, domestic financing, and actionable reforms from 2026 onward.

17/12/2025

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17/12/2025

Countdown to 2030 initiative is participating in a weeklong workshop to develop knowledge products on immunization.

These products, including fact sheets, policy briefs, and manuscripts, will support immunization advocacy and inform policy for data-driven decision-making in Kenya and beyond.

17/12/2025

APHRC's Data Science team recently paid a courtesy visit to Murang'a County's health leadership.

The discussions centered on accelerating the digitization of the County’s health systems and harnessing AI and machine learning to transform Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH) care.

From predictive analytics for high-risk pregnancies to streamlined data flows for better resource allocation and management, APHRC is exploring practical ways to inform data-driven decisions that save lives and strengthen local health systems.

16/12/2025

As we mark the fifth anniversary of the West Africa Regional Office (WARO), we recognize a journey built on strong partnerships, shared ambition, and collective impact.

This milestone honors the contribution of our technical, financial, and implementing partners and stakeholders, whose collaboration has helped advance evidence-informed policies and programs across West and Central Africa.

We reaffirm our commitment to working together to strengthen evidence-informed decision-making, driving inclusive and sustainable development, and transforming lives in Africa through research.

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À l’occasion du cinquième anniversaire du Bureau régional pour l’Afrique de l’Ouest (WARO) de , nous célébrons un parcours fondé sur des partenariats solides, une ambition partagée et un impact collectif.

Cette étape rend hommage à la contribution de nos partenaires techniques et financiers, de nos partenaires de mise en œuvre et de l’ensemble des parties prenantes, dont la collaboration a permis de faire progresser des politiques et des programmes basés sur des données probantes en Afrique de l’Ouest et du Centre.

Nous réaffirmons notre engagement à travailler ensemble pour renforcer la prise de décision basée sur les données probantes, promouvoir un développement inclusif et durable, et transformer des vies en Afrique grâce à la recherche.

15/12/2025

As we celebrate five years of impactful work by APHRC's West Africa Regional Office team, marks a defining milestone in expanding our research footprint across the region.

The launch of our first French newsletter will ensure that evidence, knowledge, and regional voices are more accessible to Francophone Africa. Explore more to see how our work is transforming lives in Africa.

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Alors que nous célébrons cinq années de travail remarquable accompli par l’équipe du Bureau régional pour l’Afrique de l’Ouest, marque une étape clé dans l’élargissement de son empreinte en matière de recherche à l’échelle régionale.

Le lancement de notre toute première newsletter en français renforce l’accessibilité des données probantes, des connaissances et des voix régionales au sein de l’Afrique francophone.

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15/12/2025

’ honors a journey of building trust, strengthening partnerships, and bringing evidence closer to the decisions that transform lives across West and Central Africa.

Cheikh M. Faye, Head of the West Africa Regional Office, emphasizes that over the past five years, APHRC has strengthened national research systems and ensured evidence informs decisions.

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’ célèbre un parcours collectif marqué par la confiance, le renforcement des partenariats et le rapprochement entre les données probantes et les décisions qui façonnent des vies en Afrique de l’Ouest et du Centre.

Comme l’explique le Chef du Bureau Régional Afrique de l’Ouest, Cheikh M. Faye, ces cinq dernières années, a consolidé les systèmes nationaux de recherche et veillé à ce que les données probantes éclairent les décisions en Afrique de l’Ouest et du Centre.

15/12/2025

As we celebrate , we continue to highlight key reflections from ’s leadership on the journey and growth of our West Africa Regional Office.

Joseph Gichuru, Deputy Executive Director, shares insights on how APHRC’s systems, operational foundations, and strategic investments have supported the expansion of our work and influence across West and Central Africa.

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Dans le cadre de la célébration de ’, nous poursuivons le partage de regards stratégiques portés par le leadership de sur le parcours et l’évolution de notre Bureau régional Afrique de l’Ouest.

Joseph Gichuru, Directeur exécutif adjoint, partage sa vision sur les fondations, les choix stratégiques et la trajectoire qui ont soutenu l’expansion de APHRC en Afrique de l’Ouest et du Centre.

12/12/2025

For the last 5 years, has strengthened scientific leadership across West and Central Africa.

According to our Director of Programs – Research, André Pascal Kengne, is filling long-standing evidence gaps and empowering African researchers to drive solutions that matter.

In his view, by building capacities, supporting scholars, and aligning research with development priorities, APHRC WARO is reinforcing a more inclusive and collaborative regional ecosystem hence investing in excellence and nurturing the leaders who will shape Africa’s future.

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Depuis cinq ans, renforce le leadership scientifique en Afrique de l’Ouest et du Centre.

Selon notre Directeur des Programmes – Recherche, André Pascal Kengne, comble des lacunes probantes de longue date et donne aux chercheurs africains les moyens de développer des solutions qui comptent.

Selon lui, en renforçant les capacités, en soutenant les chercheurs et en alignant la recherche sur les priorités de développement, APHRC WARO consolide un écosystème régional plus inclusif et collaboratif, investissant dans l’excellence et préparant les leaders qui façonneront l’avenir de l’Afrique.