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Enhancing Health Security in Africa: Collaboration Between Public Health Institutes and Academia

Kambugu, A.; Ayebare, R. R.; Kakooza, F.; Kiragga, A.; Tsegaye, A.; Yeboah, G.; Mbabazi, L.; Muwonge, T.; Shaweno, T.; Dereje, N.; Gonese, E.; Fallah, M. P. II Raji, T.; Ngongo, N.; Kaseya, J. (African Online Scientific Information Systems, 2025)

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed significant challenges in Africa, including weak health systems, misinformation, limited vaccine access, and a lack of local data. Effective country-level leadership, coordination, and ...

Paediatric Anaemia in Rural Kenya and The Role of Travel Time to Emergency Care Services

Musau, M. M.; Khazenzi, C.; Akech, S.; Omondi, E.; Okiro, E. A.; Snow, R. W.; Macharia, P. M.; Kamau, A. (Frontiers, 2025)

Access to emergency care (EC) services is crucial for severe anaemia outcome. Limited information exists on the association between travel times to EC services and the presentation and severity of anaemia upon hospital ...

The Impact of The PEPFAR Funding Freeze on HIV Deaths And Infections: A Mathematical Modelling Study of Seven Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa

Hontelez, J. A. C.; Goymann, H.; Berhane, Y.; Bhattacharjee, P.; Bor, J.; Chabata, S. T.; Cowan, F.; Kimani, J.; Knox, J.; Lora, W. S.; Lungu, C.; Manne-Goehler, J.; Mauti, J.; Moshabela, M.; Mpembeni, R. M.; Wa Mwanza, M.; Ndung'u, T.; Omondi, E.; Phiri, S.; Siedner, M.; Tanser, F. C.; de Vlas, S. J.; Bärnighausen, T. W. (The Lancet, 2025)

On January 24, 2025, the United States government issued an executive order to freeze all foreign aid programs, including The President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), for 90 days. A limited waiver option became ...

Factors Associated with Self-Reported Diagnosis of Depression in Kenya: Insights from the 2022 Demographic and Health Survey

Omondi, E.; Ng'ambi, W. F.; Mugotitsa, B.; Ng'ambi, C.; Sitienei, M.; Cygu, S.; Odhiambo, C.; Iddi, S.; Kadengye, D. T.; Kiragga, A. (PubMed Central, 2025)

Mental health issues, particularly depression, have seen a significant increase worldwide in recent years, raising global concern. Depression is projected by the World Health Organization to become the leading cause of ...

Understanding Mental Health Among University Students in Kenya: What Role Do Family Support and Age Play?

Mugotitsa, B.; Kuria, J.; Amadi, D.; Masai, J.; Angula, E.; Tsofa, B.; Greenfield, J. (Frontiers, 2025)

While mental health conditions play a significant role in the global disease burden, their determinants and predictors are still not well understood in Kenya. This study examined the prevalence of mental health conditions ...

Harmonizing Population Health Data into OMOP Common Data Model: A Demonstration Using Covid-19 Sero-Surveillance Data from Nairobi Urban Health and Demographic Surveillance System

Ochola, M.; Kiwuwa-Muyingo, S.; Bhattacharjee, T.; Amadi, D.; Ng'etich, M.; Kadengye, D.; Owoko, H.; Igumba, B.; Greenfield, J.; Todd, J.; Kiragga, A. (Frontiers, 2025)

Observational health data are collected in different formats and structures, making it challenging to analyze with common tools. The Observational Medical Outcome Partnership (OMOP) Common Data Model (CDM) is a standardized ...

Trends In Prevalent TB Among Persons Enrolling for HIV Care Before and After 'Test and Treat' Across East-Africa

Kalema, N.; Musick, B.; Babirye, S.; Najjemba, L.; Mubiri, P.; Kiragga, A.; Ddungu, A.; Kasozi, C.; Diero, L. O.; Odhiambo, F.; Lyamuya, R.; Castelnuovo, B.; Musaazi, J.; Yiannoutsos, C. T.; Wools-Kaloustian, K.; Semeere, A. (PubMed Central, 2025)

In 2015, WHO recommended the global adoption of the 'Test and Treat' strategy (TTS) for all persons living with HIV (PLHIV). While TTS has improved viral suppression and reduced mortality, its impact on TB in PLHIV remains ...

USAID Defunding: An Investment Call for Low-Income and Middle-Income Countries.

Kiwuwa-Muyingo, S.; Kengne, A. P. (The Lancet, 2025)

Substantial investments through official development assistance, including USAID, have contributed to major gains in global health outcomes in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs), particularly reductions in ...

Trends in Prevalent TB Among Persons Enrolling for HIV Care Before and After 'Test and Treat' Across East-Africa

Kalema, N.; Musick, B.; Babirye, S.; Najjemba, L.; Mubiri, P.; Kiragga, A.; Ddungu, A.; Kasozi, C.; Diero, L. O.; Odhiambo, F.; Lyamuya, R.; Castelnuovo, B.; Musaazi, J.; Yiannoutsos, C. T.; Wools-Kaloustian, K.; Semeere, A. (PubMed Central, 2025)

This study analyzes trends in tuberculosis prevalence among individuals enrolling for HIV care before and after the introduction of Test and Treat policies in East Africa. The findings inform integrated TB-HIV service ...

Harmonizing Population Health Data into OMOP Common Data Model: A Demonstration Using COVID-19 Sero-Surveillance Data from Nairobi Urban Health and Demographic Surveillance System

Ochola, M.; Kiwuwa-Muyingo, S.; Bhattacharjee, T.; Amadi, D.; Ng'etich, M.; Kadengye, D.; Owoko, H.; Igumba, B.; Greenfield, J.; Todd, J.; Kiragga, A. (Frontiers, 2025)

This study demonstrates harmonization of population health data into the OMOP Common Data Model using COVID-19 sero-surveillance data from Nairobi. It illustrates how common data models enhance interoperability, reproducibility, ...

A Hierarchical Archimedean Copula (HAC) Model for Climatic Variables: An Application to Kenyan Data

Otieno, K.; Chaba, L.; Omondi, E.; Odhiambo, C.; Omolo, B. (Frontiers, 2025)

This study applies a Hierarchical Archimedean Copula model to analyze dependence structures among key climatic variables in Kenya. Using empirical climate data, the paper demonstrates how hierarchical copulas capture ...

Paediatric Anaemia in Rural Kenya And the Role of Travel Time to Emergency Care Services

Musau, M. M.; Khazenzi, C.; Akech, S.; Omondi, E.; Okiro, E. A.; Snow, R. W.; Macharia, P. M.; Kamau, A. (Frontiers, 2025)

This study analyzes the relationship between travel time to emergency care and paediatric anaemia outcomes in rural Kenya. The findings highlight geographic inequities in access to timely care and their implications for ...

Access to Longitudinal Mental Health Data in Africa: Lessons from A Landscape Analysis by The INSPIRE Network Datahub

Mugotitsa, B.; Momanyi, R.; Amadi, D. (Wellcome Open Research, 2025)

This paper examines access to longitudinal mental health data across Africa using findings from a landscape analysis conducted by the INSPIRE Network Datahub. It identifies gaps in data availability, governance, interoperability, ...

DSWB Annual General Report 2025

Ochola, C. G.; Barasa, M. (APHRC, 2025)

This annual report documents governance, programmatic achievements, and strategic priorities of the DSWB in 2025. It provides updates on institutional performance, partnerships, and financial oversight, serving as a reference ...

COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake and Associated Factors Among Health Workers in Kampala City, Uganda

Ocan, M.; Katusiime, M.; Kyabayinze, D.; Kwesiga, B.; Ayebare, R.; Nakasendwa, S.; Mbabazi, L.; Bosa, H. K.; Nansiiro, H.; Sanger, D.; Tayebwa, M.; Tusiime, B.; Kiragga, A.; Kakooza, F.; Gonese, E.; SHAWeno, T.; Dereje, N.; Fallah, M. P.; Ario, A. R. (Journal of Public Health In Africa, 2025)

This study investigates COVID-19 vaccine uptake and associated factors among health workers in Kampala, Uganda. Using survey data, it identifies individual, institutional, and contextual determinants influencing vaccination ...

Analyzing Demographic Grocery Purchase Patterns in Kenyan Supermarkets Through Unsupervised Learning Techniques

Momanyi, R.; Cygu, S. B.; Kiragga, A.; Odero, H. O.; Ng'etich, M.; Asiki, G.; Kavu, T. D. (Sage, 2025)

This study applies unsupervised machine learning techniques to analyze grocery purchase patterns in Kenyan supermarkets. By identifying latent demographic and consumption clusters, the research provides insights into ...

EIP Scoping Review Final Report Uganda

APHRC (APHRC, 2025)

This scoping review maps Uganda’s national data landscape, focusing on data sources, governance frameworks, and gaps relevant to evidence-informed policymaking. The report identifies opportunities to strengthen data ...

The Impact of The PEPFAR Funding Freeze on HIV Deaths and Infections: A Mathematical Modelling Study of Seven Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa

Hontelez, J. A. C.; Goymann, H.; Berhane, Y.; Bhattacharjee, P.; Bor, J.; Chabata, S. T.; Cowan, F.; Kimani, J.; Knox, J.; Lora, W. S.; Lungu, C.; Manne-Goehler, J.; Mauti, J.; Moshabela, M.; Mpembeni, R. M.; Wa Mwanza, M.; Ndung'u, T.; Omondi, E.; Phiri, S.; Siedner, M. (The Lancet, 2025)

This mathematical modelling study estimates the impact of a PEPFAR funding freeze on HIV-related deaths and infections across seven sub-Saharan African countries. Results demonstrate substantial potential reversals in ...

COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake and Predictors of Hesitancy Among Healthcare Workers in Cote d'Ivoire

Yapi, R. B.; Zamina, G. B. Y.; Bama, M.; Amani, Y. M. R.; Kakooza, F.; Nakasendwa, S.; Muwonge, T.; Ayebare, R. R.; Mbabazi, L.; Kiragga, A.; Sembuche, S.; Gonese, E.; Shaweno, T.; Dereje, N.; Fallah, M. P.; Raji, T.; Tiembré, I. (Journal of public health in Africa, 2025)

This paper examines levels of COVID-19 vaccine uptake and predictors of hesitancy among healthcare workers in Côte d'Ivoire. The study highlights the influence of trust, risk perception, and information sources on vaccination ...

Enhancing Health Security in Africa: Collaboration Between Public Health Institutes and Academia

Kambugu, A.; Ayebare, R. R.; Kakooza, F.; Kiragga, A.; Tsegaye, A.; Yeboah, G.; Mbabazi, L.; Muwonge, T.; Shaweno, T.; Dereje, N.; Gonese, E.; Fallah, M. P.; Raji, T.; Ngongo, N.; Kaseya, J. (Journal of public health in Africa, 2025)

This paper examines the role of collaboration between public health institutes and academic institutions in strengthening health security in Africa. It highlights lessons from regional partnerships and emphasizes coordinated ...