AKU CoE Women and Child Health (@akucoewchea) 's Twitter Profile
AKU CoE Women and Child Health

@akucoewchea

Committed to confronting the challenges in women, child and adolescent health through research, innovation, knowledge translation, and capacity building.

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NCPD (@ncpd_kenya) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#WomenXCollective Steering Committee Member Dr Mohamed A .Sheikh “Every year, an estimated 6,000 to 8,000 women die in Kenya due to pregnancy related complications. It’s high time we invest in data in order to make informed decisions on the interventions we need to reverse this trend.

#WomenXCollective Steering Committee Member <a href="/DrAbeySheikh/">Dr Mohamed A .Sheikh</a> “Every year, an estimated 6,000 to 8,000 women die in Kenya due to pregnancy related complications. It’s high time we invest in data in order to make informed decisions on the interventions we need to reverse this trend.
UNFPA Equalizer Fund (@unfpainnovation) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It’s official! UNFPA has launched the #WomenXCollective Nairobi Hub! 💫 A bold step to invest in #WomensHealth through innovation, financing & partnerships. Grateful to our partners - Africa CDC, Aga Khan University, NCPD - and proud to have Dr. Natalia Kanem /she/her/ella/ inaugurate this milestone!

It’s official! <a href="/UNFPA/">UNFPA</a> has launched the #WomenXCollective Nairobi Hub! 💫

A bold step to invest in #WomensHealth through innovation, financing &amp; partnerships.

Grateful to our partners - <a href="/AfricaCDC/">Africa CDC</a>, <a href="/AKUGlobal/">Aga Khan University</a>, <a href="/NCPD_Kenya/">NCPD</a> - and proud to have <a href="/Atayeshe/">Dr. Natalia Kanem /she/her/ella/</a> inaugurate this milestone!
UNFPA (@unfpa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We’re proud to launch the #WomenXCollective Nairobi Hub with our partners today 🎉 This new platform aims to advance women’s health innovation and accelerate progress toward #GenderEquity in health systems worldwide. Learn more ➡️ unf.pa/wch

We’re proud to launch the #WomenXCollective Nairobi Hub with our partners today 🎉

This new platform aims to advance women’s health innovation and accelerate progress toward #GenderEquity in health systems worldwide.

Learn more ➡️ unf.pa/wch
Marleen Temmerman, MBS, MD, MPH, PhD (@mamadaktari) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Aga Khan University UNFPA Kenya Africa CDC NCPD AKU CoE Women and Child Health Happy and proud to partner with WomenX Collective, an exciting, excellent, exemplary, exquisite and many more X-s...Colletive, standing for 'we work together and leave no one behind! Congrats UNFPA and partners!

Violet Naanyu (@violetnaanyu) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The #PROTECTnetwork is in Mombasa for its annual meeting! Following discussions on the work done so far and lively planning sessions, we look forward to taking the next steps towards the decade of #MaternalVaccines! Learn about our work➡️ protect-network.org Global Health EDCTP3

The #PROTECTnetwork is in Mombasa for its annual meeting!

Following discussions on the work done so far and lively planning sessions, we look forward to taking the next steps towards the decade of #MaternalVaccines!

Learn about our work➡️ protect-network.org

<a href="/EDCTP3/">Global Health EDCTP3</a>
AKU CoE Women and Child Health (@akucoewchea) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The #PROTECTnetwork is in Mombasa for its annual meeting! We look forward to the next steps in the decade of #MaternalVaccines after productive discussions and planning sessions! Learn about our work➡️ protect-network.org Global Health EDCTP3

The #PROTECTnetwork is in Mombasa for its annual meeting!

We look forward to the next steps in the decade of #MaternalVaccines after productive discussions and planning sessions!

Learn about our work➡️ protect-network.org

<a href="/EDCTP3/">Global Health EDCTP3</a>
Aga Khan University (@akuglobal) 's Twitter Profile Photo

During the peak of COVID-19, Kenya’s healthcare system leaned heavily on women. They worked tirelessly—under-resourced, under-protected, and overwhelmed—yet kept services running. AKU's Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health, East Africa is now helping uncover the toll

During the peak of COVID-19, Kenya’s healthcare system leaned heavily on women. They worked tirelessly—under-resourced, under-protected, and overwhelmed—yet kept services running.

AKU's Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health, East Africa is now helping uncover the toll
Aga Khan University (@akuglobal) 's Twitter Profile Photo

WHEELER, a collaborative project between AKU CoE Women and Child Health, University of Manitoba, Kilifi County Government, and Mombasa County, explores work disruptions, livelihood challenges, and the gendered impact of COVID-19—advancing more inclusive, gender-sensitive, and resilient health systems in low- and

WHEELER, a collaborative project between <a href="/AKUCoEWCHEA/">AKU CoE Women and Child Health</a>, <a href="/umanitoba/">University of Manitoba</a>, <a href="/KilifiCountyGov/">Kilifi County Government</a>, and <a href="/MombasaCountyKe/">Mombasa County</a>, explores work disruptions, livelihood challenges, and the gendered impact of COVID-19—advancing more inclusive, gender-sensitive, and resilient health systems in low- and
AKU CoE Women and Child Health (@akucoewchea) 's Twitter Profile Photo

PRECISE-DYAD trained Kilifi County Research Committee on Kenya’s Data Protection Act and ethical health data management. Facilitated by Violet Naanyu and Josephine Renee Osiro, the session strengthened local capacity for secure and compliant research.

PRECISE-DYAD trained Kilifi County Research Committee on Kenya’s Data Protection Act and ethical health data management. Facilitated by <a href="/VioletNaanyu/">Violet Naanyu</a> and Josephine Renee Osiro, the session strengthened local capacity for secure and compliant research.
AKU CoE Women and Child Health (@akucoewchea) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In rural Kenya, PRECISE didn’t just hand out brochures—they co-created a Swahili song to explain maternal health research. The result? Stronger trust, fewer myths, and true community partnership. Read more from our study here: frontiersin.org/journals/publi…

In rural Kenya, PRECISE didn’t just hand out brochures—they co-created a Swahili song to explain maternal health research. The result? Stronger trust, fewer myths, and true community partnership. Read more from our study here: frontiersin.org/journals/publi…
AKU CoE Women and Child Health (@akucoewchea) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Accurate anaemia testing in rural clinics is crucial for #maternalhealth. 🩺 Dr. Angela Koech, Research Physician-Scientist, shares how our team is working to develop and validate reliable, accessible tests for women in underserved communities, regardless of their location. 💙

Research at AKU (@researchaku) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🎶 Research meets rhythm in Kaloleni & Rabai. The PRECISE team didn’t just study maternal health—they co-created, empowered, and built lasting trust. From Swahili songs to mental health support and hospital upgrades, THIS is research in action!! #AKUResearch #PRECISEdyad

AKU CoE Women and Child Health (@akucoewchea) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The BCN-AIM Lab welcomed our colleague Emmah Ng'ang'a, a Research Specialist/Study Coordinator, for a talk on: “The Intersection of Social Science & AI: Human Context in Technical Design (AIMIX Case Study)” Emmah showed how social science strengthens AI. Great insights✨

The BCN-AIM Lab welcomed our colleague Emmah Ng'ang'a, a Research Specialist/Study Coordinator, for a talk on: “The Intersection of Social Science &amp; AI: Human Context in Technical Design (<a href="/AIMIXProject/">AIMIX</a> Case Study)”

Emmah showed how social science strengthens AI. Great insights✨
AKU Institute for Human Development (@akuihd) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Join us for our upcoming webinar on linking maternal mental health and child development. We will also explore various strategies used at the community level to implement effective programs and interventions. 📆July 7, 2025 ⏲️3.00 p.m. EAT Register: bit.ly/44GldXc

Join us for our upcoming webinar on linking maternal mental health and child development. We will also explore various strategies used at the community level to implement effective programs and interventions.

📆July 7, 2025
⏲️3.00 p.m. EAT

Register: bit.ly/44GldXc
AKU CoE Women and Child Health (@akucoewchea) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The PRECISE_network DYAD study found unsafe air pollution levels in homes and streets, especially during peak traffic and cooking hours. Women identified hotspots and sparked conversations. Let's support clean air, reduce exposure and protect health: lnkd.in/dKfctNZ9

The <a href="/PRECISE_network/">PRECISE_network</a> DYAD study found unsafe air pollution levels in homes and streets, especially during peak traffic and cooking hours. Women identified hotspots and sparked conversations. Let's support clean air, reduce exposure and protect health: lnkd.in/dKfctNZ9
Dr. Angela Migowa (@angela_migowa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

✨Grateful beyond words✨ To my family, friends, patients ( their families), and colleagues thank you for walking with me through this humbling PhD journey in search of truth and lasting impact Join me virtually for my Public Defense. Let’s cross this milestone together. 💫🙏

✨Grateful beyond words✨
To my family, friends, patients ( their families), and colleagues thank you for walking with me through this humbling PhD journey in search of truth and lasting impact
Join me virtually for my Public Defense. Let’s cross this milestone together. 💫🙏
AKU CoE Women and Child Health (@akucoewchea) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Join us this afternoon as Dr Dr. Angela Migowa- PhD, Paed Rheum.,MMed, MBChB defends her PhD thesis in Health Sciences on "Evaluating the Burden and Clinical Care Landscape of Pediatric Rheumatology in Kenya: Advancing Diagnosis and Management Strategies" Watch online: qrco.de/bg7ZHd

AKU CoE Women and Child Health (@akucoewchea) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Happening Today! Support Dr Angela Koech as she defends her PhD thesis on improving antenatal care in rural Kenya. 🎓 Watch live: qrco.de/bg7ZHd. Let’s cheer her on, click the link and join 👏🏾

Happening Today!
Support Dr <a href="/angela_koech/">Angela Koech</a> as she defends her PhD thesis on improving antenatal care in rural Kenya.

🎓 Watch live: qrco.de/bg7ZHd. Let’s cheer her on, click the link and join 👏🏾
Kilifi Department of Health & Sanitation Services (@dohkilifi) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Addressing the pressing oral health needs in Kilifi County, we organized a two-day workshop on Maternal and Child Oral Health. The objective of this workshop was to strengthen the capacity of MCH providers in delivering oral health education and assessment for pregnant women and

Addressing the pressing oral health needs in Kilifi County, we organized a two-day workshop on Maternal and Child Oral Health.
The objective of this workshop was to strengthen the capacity of MCH providers in delivering oral health education and assessment for pregnant women and
AKU CoE Women and Child Health (@akucoewchea) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Meet Stacy Achieng, a sonographer and key AIMIX team member at the AKU CoE Women and Child Health. She's revolutionising maternal healthcare using life-changing ultrasound technology in communities through Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovation. Watch her story: