Publications: Recent submissions
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Early Childhood Care and Development In Rural and Urban Settings in Kenya
(APHRC, 2022-02)The early years are critical for children's optimal health and developmental outcomes. However, too many children are spending their early years in suboptimal environments, with negative implications for their development ... -
A Synthesis Note: tracing the journey of the Development of the National Sanitation Management Policy in Kenya
(APHRC, 2022-03)This synthesis note summarizes the process taken in developing the Naonal Sanitaon Management Policy (NSMP) in Kenya. It provides a brief background of how the process unfolded, describes the policy windows that were ... -
The Case of Dakar and Ziguinchor: Similar yet Different (comparable education outcomes but distinctive SRHR indicators)
(APHRC, 2022-01)Dakar and Ziguinchor are two regions with similar geographic -both bordered by the Atlantic ocean- and cosmopolitan character/attributes. While Ziguinchor presents other advantages from its neighboring countries such ... -
Expériences de l’avortement au Bénin : déterminants sociaux et parcours de soins dans le département de l’Atlantique
(APHRC, 2022-01)Au Bénin, on estime que les décès liés aux avortements provoqués et non sécurisés causent entre 15 et 20% des décès maternels.1 Du fait de la restriction juridique et du stigma social autour l’avortement, de nombreuses ... -
Visibilizing Climate Change Impacts on Nutrition and Mental Health Among Vulnerable Populations in East African Drylands to Catalyse Climate Action at Scale
(APHRC, 2023-08)The proposal on the Wellcome Trust on Climate Impacts on Health (nutrition and mental health) in drylands in East Africa, amounting to 2.5 million pounds (~3.2 million dollars) over three years. APHRC led this with a complex ... -
Abortion Incidence and Severity of Complications in Sierra-Leone
(APHRC, 2023-04)The information in this fact sheet is based on a study done in Sierra-Leone by the Ministry of Health and Sanitisation, Statistics Sierra-Leone, The African Population and Health Research Center and Guttmacher Institute ... -
Abortion Incidence and Severity of Related-Complications in Liberia
(APHRC, 2023-04)This fact sheet summarizes findings from a 2021 nationwide abortion study in Liberia, conducted between September 2021 and March 2022. The study aimed to estimate the incidence of induced abortion and the magnitude and ... -
A Case for a Safe Motherhood and Reproductive Health (SMRH) Law in Sierra Leone
(APHRC, 2023-02)Unsafe abortion is among one of the leading causes of maternal mortality in Africa. In the Sub- Saharan Africa region, women are most likely to die from unsafe abortion. As of 2019, the Sub-Saharan Africa region has ... -
Unsafe Abortion as a Risk Factor for Maternal Mortality in Liberia
(APHRC, 2023-02)Unsafe abortion is one of the main causes of maternal mortality and morbidity globally. Liberia has one of the world’s highest maternal mortality rates. Despite these existing challenges, a drop in maternal mortality ... -
Abortion Incidence and Severity of Complications in Sierra Leone
(APHRC, 2022-10)In Sierra Leone, abortion is legally restricted, only allowed to save the lives of pregnant women, in case of rape or incest and, to preserve the physical and mental health of the woman. While the Sierra Leone government ...
