Between November 3 - 28, 2025 #CARTA cohort 11 fellows will be engaged in the Joint Advanced Seminar (JAS-2) of the CARTA PhD training, hosted by @WitsUniversity, South Africa. The four-week training marks a key milestone in the fellows' doctoral journey to sharpen their research focus and finalize their study protocols before heading to the field. Through interactive sessions and hands-on facilitation, fellows are gaining practical skills in research design, data management and analysis, using both qualitative and quantitative software tools. Fellows are also taking part in methodology clinics for one-on-one mentorship, journal club sessions to build critical thinking, and a field visit that offers first-hand experience in research ethics and community engagement. Learn more about #CARTA’s PhD training model: cartafrica.org/teaching-reso… @qubzie @wuraie @MollyJerono @Cidza3 @ChristabellaN @winniepascal @PataniMhango @maximus_olufsen @Waithaka_KE @CKyobutungi @amveyange @FlorahKarimi @CavensK @deborahndlovu @DMdiarafa @UniIbadan @OAUniversity @KUHeS_mw @WitsUniversity @uonbi @Uni_Rwanda @Makerere @aphrc @ifakarahealth @KEMRI_Wellcome @UiB @umeauniversity @uniofwarwick @uniofgothenburg @CAGH_ACSM @BrownUniversity @SwissTPH

From welcoming a new cohort to strengthening PhD programs across Africa, pioneering research, and driving community engagement in Nigeria, discover the latest milestones and engagements in 2025 from the CARTA community. @aphrc @Sida @oakfnd @CKyobutungi @amveyange @FlorahKarimi @CavensK @deborahndlovu @DMdiarafa @qubzie @wuraie @mollyjerono @cidza3 @christabellaN @gallad @winniepascal @patanimhango @maximus_olufsen Explore: cartafrica.org/documents/car…

Designed for Africa-based early-career academics, the #CARTAPhD Fellowship supports those working in the broad areas of public and population health. Fellows receive a monthly stipend, research and conference support, and access to world-class training and mentorship. 🚨 Must be a staff member of CARTA African partner institutions - @aphrc @WitsUniversity @UniIbadan @OAUniversity @KUHeS_mw @MoiUniversity_ @uonbi @Uni_Rwanda @Makerere @ifakarahealth @KEMRI_Wellcome Know someone who should apply? Tag them and share widely! @qubzie @wuraie @mollyjerono @cidza3 @christabellaN @gallad @winniepascal @patanimhango @maximus_olufsen @berylmaritim @DrAbiket @cssemugabo8 @ErnestMoya6 @DrLiliannjagi @kudusadebayo @jkiplagat1 @DrAlongeAJ @TumaCMalenga @folushom @snieuwoudt @DrSteveWandera 🔗 cartafrica.org/call-for-appl…

24 hours kumudzi and I understand why these people be giving birth anyhow

📢📢Read how #CARTA is expanding its reach and deepening impact across Africa in the just-published #IamAPHRC newsletter: Evidence to Action Our article highlights how our growing fellowship pipeline, strategic partnerships, and emerging research priorities are transforming individuals and institutions across Africa. From enrolling 20 brilliant minds in the program’s eleventh cohort, to integrating @Somali_NU through our long-standing partner @Makerere, and advancing vital research on preventing sexual violence against children, we are investing in change that is both meaningful and enduring. Read the story on page 34 and catch other compelling stories of how @aphrc is driving change in Africa: aphrc.org/blogarticle/aphrc-… #CARTAImpact #EvidenceToAction #ResearchLeadership @Sida @oakfnd @CKyobutungi @RatemoJuliet @DMdiarafa @KarimiFlorah @CavensK @Waithaka_KE @Topistarkarani @amveyange @qubzie @wuraie @MollyJerono @Cidza3 @ChristabellaN @gallad @winniepascal @PataniMhango @maximus_olufsen

Currently, #Cohort11 is participating in Joint Advanced Seminar 1 (JAS1), hosted by @MakSPH, from March 3 – 21, 2025. The intensive three-week program enhances critical thinking, strengthens technical skills, and builds essential research competencies, laying a strong foundation for the fellows’ PhD journeys. At the official opening, @RhodaWanyenze, Dean of @MakSPH, encouraged participants to embrace the journey ahead with resilience and confidence, stating: "We must be strong and master the strength to speak up for things that matter to us. We need to be part of the change that is needed." @Makerere @aphrc @CKyobutungi @KarimiFlorah @CavensK @isunju_j

#ParallelSessions Patani Mhango presenting on “Acceptability,feasibility and appropriateness of interesting HPV self-sampling of cervical cancer screening into voluntary family planning services in Malawi” #IamAttending #KUHeSRDC2023 #MW2063 #HealthResearch #ExcellenceForLife

Fabulous to work with such wonderful researchers in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 and 🇲🇼. @KChidziwisano @RossanieM @NanelindaNm @PataniMhango @PamieDube @JenniferIICF @MarionHenders15 @porciani_monica @Neil_quinny @amuula3 @mubasmw @KUHeS_mw

Fantastic oppt’y for full PhD funding to help make a better world for young people - only available to Malawi-based applicants. Please help share with your Malawi contacts! 🙏 @ScotlandMalawi @MalawiSRHR @NanelindaNm @kanyemba_nellie @MalawiUNICEF @unwomenmalawi @UNFPAMalawi

Pls RT! Seeking Malawian 🇲🇼 future PhD students! 📢Upcoming Deadline📢 Less than 3 wks to apply for 4 fully funded PhD studentships: Join our transdisciplinary @AdolescentsGHRG #adolescentwellbeing team #InspiringChildrensFutures #IICFDRcentre See: adolescentwellbeingmalawi.or…

These are Kenyan Priests recruited in the Police Service this year. Remember them in your prayers!

A priest in Malawi, speaking my language perfectly. I love this million times.

@MedrinaM & Monica Malata from Centre for Reproductive Health (CRH) showcase their poster presentation titled "Exploring Antenatal Care-Seeking Behavior of Pregnant Adolescent Girls & Interventions to promote Early Antenatal Attendance in Malawi" #KUHeSRDC2022

Congratulations @NanelindaNm

"When i come here (hospital), I tend to carry the child and place her on my chest for sometime until the time to go back home" Male participant. We seem to be making positive strides in male involvement in KMC

MEC has fired 14 presiding officers in Chiradzulu East Constituency after accepting a bribe from a candidate. MEC received a complaint that aspirant for the area, Henry Mussa donated bicycles and campaign materials to the officers to influence the electoral process. #CFMNews

In his midnight-ish announcements , #PresidentMutharika, a US-trained Constitutional lawyer who brags to have participated in drafting the current Constitution of #Malawi, has broken the supreme law by excluding #VicePresident @SKChilima from Cabinet. #RuleOfLaw #ImpunityMustFall

The phrases “I love you”, “I’m sorry”, and “I forgive you” are extremely powerful when said with genuine meaning. If wasted and simply said without truth, they are equally powerful but in the most negative way imaginable.

Men shun HIV testing—NAC mwnation.com/men-shun-hiv-te…

"If you have a crutch or a wheelchair that can fly, it will make people and children want to use their assistive devices." Ghanaian @fbedwei is the creator of the awesome Karmzah - the first superhero with cerebral palsy. She tells us why #representationmatters so much to her.