To achieve the 2030 SDGs with the ambition of ending extreme poverty, hunger, and all forms of malnutrition, the importance of South-South cooperation has never been more crucial, and the roles of both Africa and India are central to this course. This side meeting, the first of its kind, at the World Health Summit will bring together interdisciplinary global public health leaders, Academics, researchers, development professionals, NGOs, private sector representatives, and government and international organizations and foster collaboration and partnerships for food systems transformations and capacity building.
<p>The Africa Academy for Public Health (AAPH) extends its heartfelt congratulations to Her Excellency President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, on receiving the prestigious Goalkeepers Award from the Gates Foundation on February 4, 2025, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. This award recognizes Tanzania’s remarkable progress in maternal, newborn, child nutrition, and health (MNCNH)—a testament to the country’s commitment to improving health outcomes for women and children.</p>
Strengthening HIV/AIDS Implementation Science in Tanzania: Highlights from the 8th HIS Annual Symposium 2025: Held under the theme “Progress in Capacity Building for HIV/AIDS Implementation Science in Tanzania,” the full day’s symposium convened researchers, policymakers, health professionals, and HIS fellows to reflect on progress, share new evidence, and chart forward-looking strategies. It also served as a follow-up to discussions initiated in the 2024 (7th) symposium, which focused on HIV, nutrition, and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), recognizing the increasing double burden of under- and overnutrition among people living with HIV.
The Africa Academy for Public Health extends our heartfelt congratulations to Professor Emeritus Japhet Killewo for receiving the One Health Lifetime Achievement Award. Working alongside him in our shared mission to improve public health outcomes has been a privilege. His legacy will continue to inspire and guide the next generation of public health practitioners and researchers For Better Public Health.
The Africa Academy for Public Health (AAPH), a Tanzanian non-profit organization, conducted a five-day training on Health Research from October 21st to October 25th, 2024 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.
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.