Africa State of Evidence Report – 2024: A Focus on Climate and Health
Contributors: Joanes Atela, Akinyi J. Eurallyah, Humphrey Agevi, Ann S.W. Irungu, Ezekiel G. Gogo, Washington Kanyangi, and Florence Onyango. The intersection of climate change and health in Africa reveals a […]
Effective interventions in protection of survivors of GBV in Kenya
There is increasing global concern regarding gender-based violence (GBV ) as a public health issue. World- wide, the estimated lifetime prevalence of GBV among women is between 15 and 71 […]
Assessing the effectiveness of climate adaptation interventions in East Africa
Contributors: Joanes Atela¹, Mary Nantongo², Humphrey Agevi¹, Washington Kanyangi¹, Florence Onyango¹ BACKGROUND East Africa faces severe climate change impacts due to its reliance on climate-sensitive sectors and limited adaptation capacity. […]
On the Scorching Frontlines, Extreme Heat Poses a Threat to Kenya’s Community Health Workers
By Ann Irungu and Florence Onyango Kenya’s primary healthcare infrastructure faces unprecedented challenges as extreme heat endangers Community Health Workers (CHWs), who provide 59% of community health services nationwide. These […]