By Kemunto Ogutu
As the world recovers from COVID-19, another deadly health crisis quietly looms: antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Often called a "silent pandemic," AMR occurs when bacteria, viruses, and fungi evolve to resist treatment, rendering life-saving antibiotics and other drugs ineffective.
The African Population and Health Research Centre (APHRC), with funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, is partnering with the University of Nairobi Centre for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis (CEMA), Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Strathmore University and United States International University (USIU) to offer Agent-Based Modeling training from April 28 to May 9, 2025.
By Kemunto Ogutu
Health experts have issued a warning to Kenyans to avoid buying antibiotics without a prescription, as the country ramps up efforts to tackle the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
20-24 January 2025, Nairobi, Kenya
The “Bridging the Gap Hackathon” is a 5-day event to bring together public health decision-makers, developers, technical experts, and academics and researchers to create free, open-source resources to support and facilitate evidence-informed decision making and address health policy needs in Kenya.
Background
The University of Nairobi Center for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis is offering an introductory in-person training on Concepts in Epidemiology.
Venue: University of Nairobi
Date: 25th - 29th November 2024
Mode of Training Session: In-Person
Application Deadline: 8th November 2024
Participants are required to bring their own laptops for the hands-on exercises.
