<p>Africa Academy for Public Health (AAPH) conducted a <strong>five-day training on Health Research</strong> from <strong>October 21<sup>st</sup></strong> <strong>to October 25<sup>t</sup></strong><strong><sup>h</sup></strong><strong>, 2024</strong> at the CRDB Bank Plc Auditorium in Dar es Salaam. This training aligns with AAPH’s mission to advance public health priorities through research, capacity building, and knowledge translation.</p>
AAPH brings a sub-Saharan Africa perspective to the Alliance, sparking convesations within the context to improve public health while being mindful of the sociodynamics around health policy and practice environments on the African continent.
Africa Academy for Public Health (AAPH) is at the 11th Tanzania Health Summit in Zanzibar from October 1st to 3rd 2024. We will showcase our impactful work at our exhibition booth and through abstract presentations. We look forward to connecting with you at the summit and fostering collaboration for better public health.
Despite being less severe than smallpox overall, Mpox has a high risk of morbidity and mortality, especially among vulnerable groups. The case fatality ratio for Mpox raises to as high as 11%, depending on the area and availability of healthcare. It is therefore crucial to raise awareness about Mpox, encourage early reporting of symptoms, and promote vaccination where available. Public health initiatives should focus on educating the public, strengthening healthcare systems, and ensuring access to resources for preventive measures.
Establishing a platform for the DASH Network to strengthen and facilitate knowledge exchange, transfer, translation, and utilization within and beyond the Network.
Today, 22nd May, marks World Preeclampsia Day, an important occasion to raise awareness about a serious condition that affects pregnant women worldwide. The theme for this year is "Predict, Prevent, Prevail," highlighting the crucial steps we can take to combat this condition.
The dissemination featured a stimulating panel discussion in which sited were a youth-led organization founder and leader; a seasoned mental health counsellor; and a renowned leading Professor of Psychiatry. The discussion brought forth the vital roles and need for capacity building among parents, teachers, and community health workers in promoting mental health among young people. Representatives from government bodies, universities, NGOs, and youth-led organizations emphasized the imperative for early intervention and prevention strategies to address mental health issues among young people.
AAPH collaborated with the University of Ghana, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and Heidelberg Institute for Global Health in this assignment to conduct Stakeholder Consultation and Consensus Building on key mental health issues among youth, drivers of the same as well as Systemic Challenges, Opportunities, and Existing Networks.
The low-dose calcium supplementation (500mg/day) was as effective as the high-dose calcium supplementation (1500mg/day) in reducing the risk of preeclampsia and preterm birth. It is high time to revisit calcium supplementation guide for Tanzania and other LMICs to afford and implement routine calcium supplementation.
AAPH now poises in service as a catalytic agent for forging partnerships between local state and non-state actors as well as international like-minded entities facilitating data-driven policy imperative dialogues for the design and implementation of school-based, community-based and facility-based interventions to advance public health in sub-Sahara Africa. In commemoration of the World Health Day 2024, we reflect on our achievements, reaffirm our commitment, and invite partnerships aiming at building sustainable solutions and promoting health equity.