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Resources posted an update in the group R for Fun Club (RFC): Hey, RFC crew! Missed yesterday’s R For Fun Club session […]

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:08:42 +0300

Hey, RFC crew!

Missed yesterday’s R For Fun Club session or want to revisit what we covered? We’ve got you! 🙌🏾

Catch up on our session as we revisited Module 2: Spatial Data and GIS Techniques📊

🔗 Watch the recording here: https://youtu.be/VJXUhz70nWw?is=JJVTwKQbzqwst-kY

Keep learning, keep practising and keep the RFC spirit alive!…

Athumani posted an update in the group R for Fun Club (RFC): Module 2 FilesDear RFC Members,Please find attached the […]

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:30:14 +0300

Module 2 Files

Dear RFC Members,

Please find attached the ZIP file containing the R demo script and the data files (PfPR, pr_point, and rivers) for Module 2: Spatial Data and GIS Techniques.

You can download the files and use them to practise the examples covered in the session.

Kenneth posted an update: Hello.I hope we are doing well.Can someone advise me on […]

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:01:06 +0300

Hello.

I hope we are doing well.

Can someone advise me on how to access hiv raw data.

Thank you

Kenn Omodhi

Resources posted an update in the group R for Fun Club (RFC): 🔥 IT’S RFC DAY!We’re back today for another R For Fun […]

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:49:55 +0300

🔥 IT’S RFC DAY!

We’re back today for another R For Fun Club session as we revisit Module 2: Spatial Data and GIS Techniques! 🌍📊

We’ll work through the quiz together, troubleshoot code and tackle any questions from last week’s class.

🎥 Need to catch up first? Watch the recording here: https://youtu.be/IcxPGPZa6oo?is=_DUCDHxpnrm_IY4U

🕒 Time:…

Resources posted an update in the group R for Fun Club (RFC): Module 3 Recording Is Now Available! Hello, RFC crew! […]

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:26:41 +0300

Module 3 Recording Is Now Available!

Hello, RFC crew!

The recording for Module 3: Spatial Analysis in Epidemiology is now available on YouTube! 🎉

If you missed the session or would like to revisit the concepts covered, you can watch it here:

🎥Watch the recording: https://youtu.be/b3KME0a1obI?is=DL7bjtUO3Wh-nvTA

Happy learning!

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Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:10:44 +0300

🦠 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: TIMERA Fellowship 2026–2029

The Training Initiative for Modelling Epidemic Response in Africa (TIMERA) is recruiting fellows for a specialised training programme designed to strengthen Africa’s capacity in infectious disease modelling, surveillance and outbreak response. Funded through Global Health EDCTP3, the…

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The Training Initiative for Modelling Epidemic Response in Africa (TIMERA) has been awarded a €1.3 million grant under the Global Health EDCTP3 programme to strengthen…

Resources posted an update in the group R for Fun Club (RFC): ANOTHER SESSION DONE!🗺️🌍Yesterday, we explored Spatial […]

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:53:35 +0300

ANOTHER SESSION DONE!🗺️🌍

Yesterday, we explored Spatial Data and GIS Techniques as we continued our Introduction to Spatial Epidemiology Training!

A big thank you to everyone who joined, participated and kept the learning going.🙌🏾

💬Let’s hear from you! What stood out to you from the session, or what would you like to explore further?👇🏾

Missed…

George posted an update in the group R for Fun Club (RFC):

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:14:50 +0300

Athumani posted an update in the group R for Fun Club (RFC): Hello R enthusiasts,Please find attached the qmd file […]

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:55:06 +0300

Hello R enthusiasts,
Please find attached the qmd file for Module 2: Spatial autocorrelation, dependence, heterogeneity, and Tobler’s First Law of Geography.

Athumani posted an update in the group R for Fun Club (RFC): Hi RFC members,Please find attached the R demo script […]

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:26:21 +0300

Hi RFC members,

Please find attached the R demo script and data file for Module 2: Spatial Data and GIS Techniques. You can use it to try out yourself

Resources posted an update in the group R for Fun Club (RFC): IT’S SESSION DAY!🗺️🌍 We’re back today for another […]

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:14:34 +0300

IT’S SESSION DAY!🗺️🌍

We’re back today for another session of Introduction to Spatial Epidemiology Training!

Today, we’re diving into Spatial Data and GIS Techniques and getting hands-on with the tools and concepts that help us understand health patterns through a spatial lens.

💻Online via Zoom

🔗Join today’s session:…

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Resources posted an update in the group R for Fun Club (RFC): RFC CREW, WE’RE BACK TOMORROW! 🗺️Ready for another […]

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:32:58 +0300

RFC CREW, WE’RE BACK TOMORROW! 🗺️

Ready for another session of our Introduction to Spatial Epidemiology Training? 👀

Tomorrow, we’re diving deeper into Spatial Data and GIS Techniques and exploring how spatial data and GIS can help us better understand health and disease patterns.

📅 8 October 2026

🕖 7:00–8:30 PM EAT | 04:00 PM – 05:30 PM GMT |…

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Isaac posted an update: Please provide the datasets for the R tutorial sessions […]

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:49:11 +0300

Please provide the datasets for the R tutorial sessions R for Fun Club RFC

Resources posted an update: 🚨 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Fellowship in Outbreak […]

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:02:35 +0300

🚨 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Fellowship in Outbreak Readiness for Global Health Protection (FOR-GHP) 2026

Are you a public health or biomedical professional in sub-Saharan Africa looking to strengthen your skills in outbreak preparedness, emergency response and global health protection?

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Resources posted an update in the group R for Fun Club (RFC): Yesterday’s session was a success, and it was great to see […]

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:43:18 +0300

Yesterday’s session was a success, and it was great to see the energy, questions and participation from everyone! 🙌🏾

A big thank you to everyone who joined, asked questions and shared ideas. 💪🏾

Couldn’t make it? No worries! The session recording is now available!

🎥Watch here: https://youtu.be/-CA-SILjrgo?si=QlppPGE9CybfzYd8…

Resources posted an update: JOIN US FOR AN R FOR FUN CLUB SESSION!The […]

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:12:23 +0300

JOIN US FOR AN R FOR FUN CLUB SESSION!

The Spatial Epidemiology Training continues today with a practical R For Fun Club session!

We will be:

* Reviewing last week’s session

* Answering questions

* Working through practical exercises

* Learning and practising together

📅1 October 2026

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Resources posted an update in the group R for Fun Club (RFC): It's that time again!Today, we're back for another R […]

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:37:35 +0300

It’s that time again!

Today, we’re back for another R For Fun session, revisiting what we covered in last week’s session of Spatial Epidemiology Training and putting it into practice.

We’ll go through the key concepts again, work through some practicals together and troubleshoot any R code that’s been giving you trouble.

🔗…

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Kelvin Daniel posted an update in the group R for Fun Club (RFC): Hello! In the last class, we used malaria data to draw […]

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:15:23 +0300

Hello!

In the last class, we used malaria data to draw the map, and we were able to access it as a package in R. My question is whether there are dedicated sites/repositories where we can access data for many other diseases that we could try to map!

Out of curiosity, I saw that there is HIV data in R packages, but not sure how you would do it…

Resources posted an update in the group R for Fun Club (RFC): The recording of the first session of Introduction […]

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:39:58 +0300

The recording of the first session of Introduction to Spatial Epidemiology session is now available! 🎉

In this session, we explored why spatial epidemiology matters, including:

📍 The intersection of space and public health
🗺️ Mapping and visualizing health data

▶️ Watch…

aya posted an update in the group R for Fun Club (RFC): Hello, How can i view the recording of the class?

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:29:46 +0300

Hello, How can i view the recording of the class?

Resources posted an update: INTRODUCTION TO SPATIAL EPIDEMIOLOGY | AFREDAC Did you […]

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:37:46 +0300

INTRODUCTION TO SPATIAL EPIDEMIOLOGY | AFREDAC

Did you miss our first session yesterday? We’ve got you covered.

We officially kicked off our Introduction to Spatial Epidemiology training with:

🌍Bringing space and public health together

🗺️ Mapping and Visualization of Health Data

Everything you need to catch up and practise is now available on the…

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Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:40:58 +0300

Introduction to Spatial Epidemiology for Health Researchers

This course is part of a training program organized by the RForFun Club aimed at equipping health researchers and professionals with practical skills in spatial…

Muntawakil posted an update: Hello, kindly update us the time zones for the meeting. […]

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:25:27 +0300

Hello, kindly update us the time zones for the meeting. I didn’t know the exact time for the meeting. Thank you

Athumani posted an update in the group R for Fun Club (RFC): Hello R enthusiasts,Please find the R code file for […]

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:01:21 +0300

Hello R enthusiasts,
Please find the R code file for the Introduction to Spatial Epidemiology session 1. You can use it to try out and practice the examples covered.

Resources posted an update: Hello everyone! We sincerely apologize to everyone who […]

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:26:53 +0300

Hello everyone!

We sincerely apologize to everyone who was unable to join today’s session due to the Zoom attendance limit. We had a much bigger turnout than expected, and we truly appreciate the incredible interest in the training! ❤️

The good news is that this will be sorted before next week’s session and for the subsequent weeks, so there…

Marcelo posted an update: Hello, it's not possible to join the Zoom meeting […]

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:11:55 +0300

Hello, it’s not possible to join the Zoom meeting because there is no more space.

Resources posted an update in the group R for Fun Club (RFC): Hey RFC crew! 👋🏾 It’s finally time! We’re kicking off our […]

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:11:03 +0300

Hey RFC crew! 👋🏾

It’s finally time! We’re kicking off our Introduction to Spatial Epidemiology Training today!

🧠 Today’s Focus: Introduction to Spatial Epidemiology and Why It Matters

We’ll be getting into:
📍 The intersection of space and public health
🗺️ Mapping and visualizing health data

🔗 Join today’s session:…

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aya posted an update: Hello, will the class be recorded today? II have class […]

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:23:14 +0300

Hello, will the class be recorded today? II have class and unfortunately wont be able to join the live session.

Marcelo posted an update: Hello everyone, I hope you’re doing well. I’m writing […]

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:03:59 +0300

Hello everyone, I hope you’re doing well. I’m writing from Argentina and am very excited to learn about these tools. I have a question: does Zoom offer simultaneous translation into Spanish? Thanks for everything.

John posted an update: content de me retrouver dans cette […]

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:12:38 +0300

content de me retrouver dans cette communauté d’apprentissage😉

Resources posted an update in the group R for Fun Club (RFC): 🚨Hello RFC communityThe countdown is on! The Zoom link […]

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:24:53 +0300

🚨Hello RFC community

The countdown is on!

The Zoom link for the Introduction to Spatial Epidemiology Training is officially available! 🎉

Starting 24 September, we’ll be diving into spatial epidemiology and exploring its applications in health research.

🔗 Access the Zoom sessions:…

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Resources posted an update: 🎉 THE WAIT IS FINALLY OVER! The Zoom link for […]

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:55:32 +0300

🎉 THE WAIT IS FINALLY OVER!

The Zoom link for the Introduction to Spatial Epidemiology Training is now available!

We’re just days away from getting started as we explore how spatial approaches can be applied to health research and epidemiology.

📅 Starting: 24 September 2026
💻 Format: Online
🔗 Zoom link: …

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Bright posted an update: I’m glad and looking forward to start

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:47:23 +0300

I’m glad and looking forward to start

Tuwayenga posted an update: Glad for this exciting course in spatial epi

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:16:24 +0300

Glad for this exciting course in spatial epi

Resources posted an update in the group R for Fun Club (RFC): It’s almost time!Get ready, RFC community! Our Introduction […]

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:19:28 +0300

It’s almost time!

Get ready, RFC community! Our Introduction to Spatial Epidemiology Training is just around the corner.

We’re excited to have you join us as we explore how spatial approaches can be used in health research and epidemiology.

📅 Starting 24 September 2026

💻 Online

Who’s ready to get started? 👀

Onyinyechukwu Rowland posted an update in the group R for Fun Club (RFC): I’m looking for someone interested in Epidemiology, […]

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:59:14 +0300

I’m looking for someone interested in Epidemiology, Biostatistics and R who would like to work together on a research project using secondary data.

The goal is to learn by doing—developing a research question, analysing data and working towards a publication.

I’m also open to connecting with an experienced researcher/mentor who can provide…

Resources posted an update: Introduction to Spatial Epidemiology Training is […]

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:05:54 +0300

Introduction to Spatial Epidemiology Training is almost here!

📅 24th Sept – 5th Nov 2026 | 💻 Virtual, Afredac Ubuntu Platform | 4 sessions

Tell us where you’re at:

👍 Count me in!

❤️ Still deciding

🔥 Been waiting for this one

Drop your reaction below 👇

Judith posted an update: Glad to be here

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:37:15 +0300

Glad to be here

Resources posted an update: Meet the team behind the training!The Introduction […]

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:19:40 +0300

Meet the team behind the training!

The Introduction to Spatial Epidemiology sessions are in great hands. Say hello to your facilitators: Safa Siddiqui, Francis Mensah and George Agyen.

Together, they’ll walk you through everything from the basics of spatial data to real-world applications.

📍 Virtual | Afredac Ubuntu Platform

Don’t forget to…

Hamdalat posted an update: Provide the link for registration

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:42:19 +0300

Provide the link for registration

Zakia posted an update: Kindly provide link for registration

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:03:02 +0300

Kindly provide link for registration

Marcelo posted an update in the group R for Fun Club (RFC): Hello, what is the cost of the georeferencing training […]

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:08:36 +0300

Hello, what is the cost of the georeferencing training for epidemiology? Thank you very much.

VICTOR posted an update: Grateful to be here. I wish to find fulfillment in my yearning

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:38:25 +0300

Grateful to be here. I wish to find fulfillment in my yearning

Resources posted an update in the group R for Fun Club (RFC): Introduction to Spatial Epidemiology for […]

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 03:34:31 +0300

Introduction to Spatial Epidemiology for Health Researchers

Interested in learning how spatial data and geographic methods can be used to understand and address public health challenges? Join the upcoming Training!

Dates: 24 Sept – 12 Nov, 2026 (Every Thursday)

Time: 04:00 PM – 05:30 PM GMT | 07:00 – 08:30 PM EAT | 05:00 – 06:30 PM WAT

Format:…

Resources posted an update: Introduction to Spatial Epidemiology for […]

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:54:21 +0300

Introduction to Spatial Epidemiology for Health Researchers

Interested in learning how spatial data and geographic methods can be used to understand and address public health challenges? Join the upcoming Training!

📅Dates: 24 Sept – 12 Nov, 2026 (Every Thursday)

⏰Time: 04:00 PM – 05:30 PM GMT | 07:00 – 08:30 PM EAT | 05:00 – 06:30 PM WAT

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Mon, 07 Sep 2026 08:04:59 +0300

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: SHARPER Project Research Grant 2026

Are you an early-career African researcher with a research idea that could help strengthen health systems and pandemic preparedness across Africa?

The Strengthening Health Systems Capacity in Africa for Pandemic Equity and Responsiveness (SHARPER) Project has launched its inaugural…

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SHARPER Grant 2026 — African Pandemic Preparedness Consortium

SHARPER Grant 2026 - Accepting applications for 2026 cohort. Funding cycles close August 2026.

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Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:56:28 +0300

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: AREF-MRC Towards Leadership Programme 2026/2027

The Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF), in partnership with the UKRI Medical Research Council (MRC), is inviting applications for the Towards Leadership Programme 2026/2027.

The programme is designed to help talented African scientists strengthen their ability to win…

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The AREF-MRC Towards Leadership Programme 2026/2027(Deadline extended to September 8 2026) - Africa Research Excellence Fund

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Sun, 06 Sep 2026 13:07:15 +0300

Join an 8-week Introduction to Spatial Epidemiology for Health Researchers training and learn how spatial analysis and geospatial data can help you uncover health patterns, generate evidence and support better health decisions.
📅 24 September – 12 November 2026
🗓️ Every Thursday
⏰ 7:00–8:30 PM EAT
Whether you’re new to spatial epidemiology or…

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Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:02:33 +0300

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Africa CDC Youth Pre-Conference 2026

The Africa CDC Youth Pre-Conference (YPC) 2026 is now accepting applications from young Africans working across public health, research, digital health, innovation, healthcare, policy, advocacy, entrepreneurship, communication and community leadership.

Key tracks include:

💻 Digital…

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Applications Now Open: Africa CDC Youth Pre-Conference 2026 – Africa CDC

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Resources posted an update: COMING SOON!Introduction to Spatial Epidemiology, a […]

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:45:35 +0300

COMING SOON!

Introduction to Spatial Epidemiology, a virtual training for health researchers, is coming to the Afredac Ubuntu Platform!

Explore how geography and spatial data can help uncover disease patterns, health inequalities and insights that may not be visible in traditional data.

Stay tuned!

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