By Bettina Senga, A recent federal training grant will help Aga Khan University (AKU) in Kenya and its sub-contractor, the University of Michigan (U-M), expand research administration expertise and bolster administrative infrastructure support across sub-Saharan Africa. The $340,000 National Institutes of Health (NIH) supplemental grant tops off $600,000 in funding awarded to UZIMA-DS—Utilizing Health Information for Meaningful Impact in […]

By Teresiah Mukera, Communications Officer, Aga Khan University The UtiliZe health Information for Meaningful impact in East Africa through Data Science (UZIMA-DS Hub), held its in-person annual meeting in Naivasha, Kenya, from March 5 – 7, 2025. The meeting, held annually, brings together the Hub members from the Aga Khan University, KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP), the University of […]

By Teresiah Mukera, Communications Officer, Aga Khan University The Aga Khan University Institute for Human Development, through the UZIMA-DS hub, held a three-day Health Communication and Policy Engagement training for researchers and scientists. The training, conducted in collaboration with the Aga Khan University Graduate School of Media and Communications (GSMC), sought to empower the scientists […]

By Antony Kagure, Product Marketing Specialist, Aga Khan University The Aga Khan University Institute for Human Development (IHD) hosted over 70 experts in healthcare, data science and other key stakeholders to discuss advancements and achievements towards improving health outcomes in Africa. The annual event under the UtiliZe Health Information for Meaningful impact in East Africa […]

By Mike Kariuki, Communications Associate, Aga Khan University The Institute for Human Development (IHD) in partnership with the Graduate School of Media and Communications (GSMC) conducted a three-day training on ‘Data Journalism’ for journalists based in the coastal region. The training aimed at empowering journalists with skills on how to appropriately analyze information, find insights […]

By Mike Kariuki, Communications Associate, Aga Khan University Artificial Intelligence (AI) will play an important role in healthcare to predict treatment outcomes. The application of AI models to clinical data will help health professionals perform better at their jobs and improve patient health outcomes. The UtiliZing health Information for Meaningful impact in East Africa through […]