Enhancing policy engagement and evidence uptake among early career researchers

Through the Heightening Institutional Capacity for Government Use of Health Research (HIGH-Res) project,  AFIDEP has been working with the  Ministry of Health (MoH) and key health stakeholders including the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) to strengthen institutional capacity for use of evidence in decision-making

On 8-10 June 2021, HIGH-Res joined research scientists, health professionals and partners from academia, policy and health industry at the 11th KEMRI Annual Scientific and Health (KASH) virtual conference.

With theme ‘Strengthening Health Systems in Kenya through Research, Pandemic Preparedness, Technology and Innovations in the post COVID-19 era,’ KASH conference provided an opportunity for sharing, cross learning and mentoring of young scientists as well as a platform to discuss current health challenges in Kenya.