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East and Southern Africa Health Policy and Research Organization for the ANeSA Initiative

The international community has committed to improving sexual and reproductive health and rights through Sustainable Development Goals 3 and 5.
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Development Economics Environment Food and Agriculture Health Social Policy

Beyond the lunch tray: School meals as a catalyst for food systems transformation in Africa

Join us on June 5 for a webinar on the key challenges and opportunities for enhancing school feeding policies.
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Leveraging school feeding and small enterprises to promote access to healthy and sustainable food among the urban poor in Kenya and Rwanda

Food insecurity characterizes African food systems, which are currently unsustainable.
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Scaling up sub-national education data value chains in sub-Saharan Africa

In many sub-Saharan Africa countries, education data systems are weak at sub-national levels, hampering timely and effective decision-making.
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Pedagogies of inclusion: the nexus between gender, pedagogy and STEM in higher education institutions in Africa

Women’s low rates of participation in Southern science systems are well-documented.
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Analysis of non-communicable diseases prevention policies in Africa (ANPPA) - A case study of South Africa. A technical research report developed for the African population and health research centre (APHRC)

The Analysis of non-communicable diseases prevention policies in Africa (ANPPA) – A case study of South Africa set out to analyse non-communicable disease (NCD) policies in South Africa.

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Monday, January 2, 2017 - 12:00 ET
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The Women RISE Initiative health policy and research organization

The COVID-19 pandemic and efforts to control it have threatened livelihoods, introduced new workplace risks and made unstable work relationships even more precarious, especially for women.
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Catalyzing food environment policy actions towards a healthy diet and prevention of the double burden of malnutrition in Kenya

There is a rising double burden of malnutrition in many low- and middle-income countries, largely driven by unhealthy food environments.
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Action to empower adolescent mothers in Burkina Faso and Malawi to improve their sexual and reproductive health

Across sub-Saharan Africa, adolescent girls from the poorest socioeconomic strata are vulnerable to early unintended pregnancy, child and forced marriage, female genital mutilation, gender-based violence, and related negative health outcomes.
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Research-based recommendations for school reopenings in Africa: Prioritizing the needs of the most vulnerable

A review of policies and practices in Africa revealed that marginalized students — especially girls, displaced children and those living in poverty — are particularly vulnerable to pandemic education disruptions.

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Monday, November 22, 2021
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Analysis of non-communicable diseases prevention policies in Cameroon : Final report

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) currently constitute a serious threat to health worldwide, with the situation expected to worsen if concerted actions are not urgently taken. The World Health Organisation (WHO) identified population-based interventions

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Saturday, December 2, 2017 - 12:00 ET
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Policy foundations, country dialogues, and analytics for food system transformative integrated policy in Rwanda, Malawi, and Ghana

The imperative for food systems transformation is increasingly acknowledged by African governments and reflected in the strategic priorities of the African Union Development Agency.
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Improving Adolescent Reproductive Health in Senegal by Using Evidence to Address Child Marriage and Sexual Violence

In Senegal, issues of gender-based violence and adolescent reproductive health remain major public health and human rights issues.
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Empowering women through provision of quality childcare services

Women’s participation in the labour market is an important vehicle for increased gender equality and economic empowerment.
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Harnessing COVID-19 data to support public health and economic decision-making in Kenya and Malawi – COVID AI

The emergence of the COVID-19 global pandemic presents serious health and livelihood threats to people in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) all over the world.
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Observatory on COVID-19 responses in educational systems in Africa

Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, education systems around the world have been seeking evidence and solutions to support children’s learning, address the negative consequences of school closures, and prepare for school re-opening.
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Supervision and Mentorship of Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics’ Postgraduate Programs in Sub-Saharan Africa

High quality postgraduate training in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) related disciplines in sub-Saharan Africa is an important element for effective science systems that can contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals.
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Developing a package of effective regulatory interventions for healthier food environments in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda

Low and middle-income countries are experiencing the burden of nutrition-related non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, largely driven by increasingly unhealthy food environments.
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The Cost of Eating Healthy in Kenya: Comparative Analysis of Healthy versus Unhealthy Foods

In response to the rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Kenya, the Ministry of Health launched the Kenya National Strategy for the Prevention and Control of NCDs 2015-2020.
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The gendered socialization of very young adolescents in schools and sexual and reproductive health

Adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly those in low-income urban settlements, are at significant risk of poor sexual and reproductive health (SRH).
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Moving Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health Evidence into Policy in East Africa

This project brings together and supports the uptake of maternal and child health research evidence into policies and practices in East Africa.
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Multi-sectoral Action for Non-communicable Disease Prevention in Sub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa is undergoing a transition related to disease epidemics.
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Gender Health

Making the case for action on gender parity in science

Addressing gender disparities in science improves maternal and child health.
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Gender Economics

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East and Southern Africa Health Policy and Research Organization for the ANeSA Initiative

Beyond the lunch tray: School meals as a catalyst for food systems transformation in Africa

Leveraging school feeding and small enterprises to promote access to healthy and sustainable food among the urban poor in Kenya and Rwanda

Scaling up sub-national education data value chains in sub-Saharan Africa

Pedagogies of inclusion: the nexus between gender, pedagogy and STEM in higher education institutions in Africa

Analysis of non-communicable diseases prevention policies in Africa (ANPPA) - A case study of South Africa. A technical research report developed for the African population and health research centre (APHRC)

The Women RISE Initiative health policy and research organization

Catalyzing food environment policy actions towards a healthy diet and prevention of the double burden of malnutrition in Kenya

Action to empower adolescent mothers in Burkina Faso and Malawi to improve their sexual and reproductive health

Research-based recommendations for school reopenings in Africa: Prioritizing the needs of the most vulnerable

Analysis of non-communicable diseases prevention policies in Cameroon : Final report

Policy foundations, country dialogues, and analytics for food system transformative integrated policy in Rwanda, Malawi, and Ghana

Improving Adolescent Reproductive Health in Senegal by Using Evidence to Address Child Marriage and Sexual Violence

Empowering women through provision of quality childcare services

Harnessing COVID-19 data to support public health and economic decision-making in Kenya and Malawi – COVID AI

Observatory on COVID-19 responses in educational systems in Africa

Supervision and Mentorship of Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics’ Postgraduate Programs in Sub-Saharan Africa

Developing a package of effective regulatory interventions for healthier food environments in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda

The Cost of Eating Healthy in Kenya: Comparative Analysis of Healthy versus Unhealthy Foods

The gendered socialization of very young adolescents in schools and sexual and reproductive health

Moving Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health Evidence into Policy in East Africa

Multi-sectoral Action for Non-communicable Disease Prevention in Sub-Saharan Africa

Making the case for action on gender parity in science

M’resh means beautiful