The African Population and Health Research Center

Nairobi, Kenya

The African Population and Health Research Center is the continent’s premier research institution and think tank, generating evidence to drive policy action to improve the health and wellbeing of African people. As a progressive African-led global research center invested in creating legacy impact, its work is centered in three integrated programmatic divisions: research, research capacity strengthening and policy engagement and communication. The Center builds relationships with key decision-making bodies at the national, regional and global levels to encompass engagements with government and non-government entities, as well as academic, advocacy and research institutions.

Contact details

Website:
https://aphrc.org

Address:
APHRC Campus, Manga Close, Kirawa Road, Nairobi, Kenya

Country:
Kenya

Sub-region:
Eastern Africa

Areas of focus

Operating languages
English , French

Organisation details

Business model
Non-profit
Institutional affiliations
Independent
Year founded
2001
Age (years)
The African Population and Health Research Center
 23
Kenya average
 29
Global average
 32
Founded by
Founders: N/A
Founder gender: N/A
Leadership
Leader(s) (2023): Catherine Kyobutungi, Joseph Gichuru Wang'Ombe, Evelyn Gitau
Leader gender: Both male and female co-leaders (more than one person)
Leader(s) (2022): N/A
Leader gender: N/A
Leader(s) (2021): N/A
Leader gender: N/A
Staff size
2023
The African Population and Health Research Center
 128
Kenya average
 85
Global average
 66
% Female staff
2023
The African Population and Health Research Center
 50%
Kenya average
 30%
Global average
 50%

Social

Likes (2023)
The African Population and Health Research Center
 17,333
Kenya average
 18,359
Global average
 27,094
Twitter
Followers (2024)
The African Population and Health Research Center
 15,500
Kenya average
 7,377
Global average
 18,119
Subscribers (2023)
The African Population and Health Research Center
 518
Kenya average
 3,694
Global average
 6,305
Followers (2023)
The African Population and Health Research Center
 27,069
Kenya average
 5,226
Global average
 12,007

Data notes

Last updated: 07/04/2023
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : OTT reviewed
Data sources consulted: Organisation´s website, Organisation's social media accounts
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