From Strategy to Action: Advancing Local Manufacturing and Health Security at EARGHSS 2026 The 2nd Eastern Africa Regional Global Health Security Summit (EARGHSS 2026) will convene policymakers, researchers, manufacturers, civil society, youth leaders, and development partners to advance practical, collaborative solutions for health security and local manufacturing in the region. The summit provides a platform …
Bridging Health and Humanitarian Action Through Local Research and Development The Coalition for Health Research and Development (CHReaD) joined leaders from governments, UN agencies, INGOs, and the private sector at the East African Regional Humanitarian Summit, hosted by EAHS Africa and the Kenya Red Cross Society. The discussions underscored a powerful truth: effective humanitarian response, …
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Mental health is one of Kenya’s most pressing but under-addressed health challenges. With rising cases of anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and other conditions, communities are struggling — yet mental health remains severely underfunded, stigmatized, and under researched. This one-hour webinar, hosted by the Coalition for Health Research and Development (CHReaD), explores the critical intersection of …
Reflection: Charting Africa’s Path to Vaccine Self-Reliance As we launched the CHReaD Conversations series with “Rethinking Access: Perspectives on Local Vaccine Production in Africa,” our fire was ignited by both the urgency and optimism that permeated our discussions on April 30th. Dr. Njuguna’s stark reality check—Kenya importing 80% of its essential medicines—reminded us why this …
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Reflection: When Floods Expose Our Deepest Inequalities Our second CHReaD Conversations webinar on May 28th, “Flooded Futures: Climate, Health and Gender Intersections,” crystallized a harsh reality: climate disasters don’t just destroy infrastructure, they strip away the most fundamental aspects of human dignity, particularly for women and girls. Tasnia Ahmed’s testimony from Bangladesh was both inspiring …
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Flooded Futures: Navigating the Changes of Climate, Health, and Research in Kenya Flooded Futures: Navigating the Changes of Climate, Health, and Research in KenyaKenya is grappling with the harsh realities of climate change. The 2025 Long Rains have unleashed devastating floods, displacing communities, disrupting health systems, and exposing deep gender inequalities, especially in maternal health. …
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Reflections from the evi4dev conference At the Evi4Dev Conference, the message was clear: data must not just be collected—it must move us. In a powerful session on turning evidence into action, voices from across the continent shared practical strategies for bridging research and policy. As national priorities shift globally, the health research community in Africa …
From Data to Action: Developing Evidence-Based Advocacy Campaigns A CHReaD × AHRIDA Side Session at EVI4DEV Conference Why Attend?Discover how data-driven strategies are transforming advocacy—turn insights into impact alongside leading experts from APHRC and beyond. When: 7 May 2025 | 07:15–08:45 EATWhere: Hyatt Regency Westlands (EVI4DEV Side Session) Who Should Join?Advocates, policymakers, researchers, communicators, and …
Rethinking Access: Perspectives on Local Vaccine Manufacturing in Africa Africa remains overwhelmingly dependent on imported vaccines, a vulnerability that was made glaringly clear during recent global health emergencies. With over 99% of vaccines still sourced externally, the continent faces urgent questions about sovereignty, equity, and preparedness. This one-hour webinar, hosted by Zihi Institute as part …
