"Bridging science and policy is key to real change," said Kyobutungi. The Health Policy Research model connects academics, decision-makers, and government—turning evidence into action! APHRC AKU Graduate School of Media and Communications Arise&Win Project Dr. Catherine Kyobutungi Muzukulu wa Bityo IDRC | CRDI SSHRC IDRC in Eastern and Southern Africa Lynette Kamau

Access to essential healthcare is saving lives. This #WorldHealthDay, we call for urgent action to stop preventable diseases, starting with the fundamentals that ensure lifesaving medicines reach those in need. Learn more: adphealth.org/post/129/to-st… #HopefulFutures for all.

Ensuring high standards for Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) in health facilities is essential to protect both patients and healthcare workers from infections. This week, we supported the National IPC Committee meeting to develop strategic operational priorities for 2025.

On this #WorldChagasDiseaseDay, let's unite to drive action against Chagas disease. TDR's Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) features a detailed case study on #ChagasDisease and allows you to design and implement effective health strategies. Visit: tdr.who.int/home/our-work/…

⏰ Applications are now open: NIHR Principal Investigator Pipeline Programme The PIPP supports nurses, midwives, and (from April 2025) AHPs to become Principal Investigators on NIHR studies. ✔️ Online training ✔️ Mentoring ✔️ Practical research experience Find out more and

🚨 Applications open! ARUA’s 2025 Early-Career Research Fellowships are here: 🧠 42 spots for African researchers under 35 👩🏾‍🔬 70% reserved for women 🌍 13 CoE host institutions Apply 👉🏿 arua.org/early-career-r… #ARUAFellowships #PostDoc #EarlyCareerResearchers

Today is #WorldChagasDiseaseDay! Up to 100 million people are estimated to live at risk of Chagas Disease - an NTD primarily found in the Americas. Let's continue to improve access to diagnosis, treatment & comprehensive care for the people affected to ensure #healthforall.

Applications are still open! Deadline is fast approaching.

Improving access and delivery of effective treatments is key to eliminating #𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐬 (river blindness) in 🇬🇭Ghana. UN Development-led 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 is proud to partner with the 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝

It's Day 2 of the annual meeting of #NTD Programme Managers. Ghana shared its experience using single-dose Rifampicin (SDR) as post-exposure prophylaxis for leprosy contacts — boosting contact tracing, improving community acceptance, and offering hope for breaking transmission.

At #25NTDPMM, Ghana presented progress on tackling female urogenital schistosomiasis — a long-overlooked issue within #NTDs. Efforts are shining a light on this neglected condition, improving diagnosis, awareness & care for affected women and girls. #FGS #BeatNTDs #HealthForAll

Thanks to the SAVING Consortium’s IR Intervention Study, the MedSafety App—used across multiple countries to report adverse events—has undergone key updates! Evidence in action. Impact in motion. #SAVINGConsortium #MedSafetyApp #HealthInnovation #PatientSafety #GlobalHealth

How can we defeat a disease outbreak? In our new Insight Paper, we interview experts from around the world who have been on the epidemic frontlines, from #Ebola in Uganda to #dengue in India, to find out lessons learned and how to defeat future threats. gavi.org/news-resources…

To stop preventable deaths from malaria, lifesaving medicines must reach those in need. We must prioritize access planning from the start of R&D. Learn more: adphealth.org/post/129/to-st… #WorldMalariaDay #MalariaEndsWithUs

Had a strange reaction to a med or vaccine? Report it via the FDA’s Med Safety App — now improved with EU support through the SAVING Consortium. Tune in on 4th May, 7PM on OnuaTV as FDA officials join @iamamamcbrown to explain how the App empowers YOU. #MedSafetyApp