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				<title>Resources posted an update: Call for Applications: Infectious Disease Clinical [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://afredac.net/news-feed/p/4159/</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:58:15 +0300</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Call for Applications: Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Development Award</h3>
<p><strong>Organized by:</strong> Wellcome Trust</p>
<p><strong>Overview:</strong> A grant supporting <span>research teams in LMICs (including Africa)</span> to develop innovative ideas for <span>future late-stage clinical trials.</span> Focus is on improving and optimizing <span>existing infectious disease interventions</span> to deliver real-world&hellip;</p>
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				<title>Resources posted an update: Call for Proposals: EDCTP3 Clinical Research &#38; [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://afredac.net/news-feed/p/4158/</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:40:53 +0300</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Call for Proposals: EDCTP3 Clinical Research &amp; Product Development (Infectious Diseases)</h3>
<p><strong>Organized by:</strong> Global Health EDCTP3 Joint Undertaking</p>
<p><strong>Overview:</strong> Major funding call supporting <span>clinical trials, implementation research and product development</span> for infectious diseases in Sub-Saharan Africa. Focus areas include vaccines, therapeutics,&hellip;</p>
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				<title>Resources posted an update:  Call for Proposals: Digital Innovation &#38; AI for Health [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://afredac.net/news-feed/p/4156/</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:59:04 +0300</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3> Call for Proposals: Digital Innovation &amp; AI for Health in Sub-Saharan Africa </h3>
<p><strong>Organized by:</strong> European Commission (Global Health EDCTP3 Programme)</p>
<p><strong>Overview:</strong> A research funding call supporting <span>digital health and AI-driven projects</span> in Sub-Saharan Africa. The programme funds collaborative research aimed at improving healthcare delivery through&hellip;</p>
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				<title>Resources posted an update: Call for Applications: VEME 2026 [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://afredac.net/news-feed/p/4155/</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:54:56 +0300</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Call for Applications: VEME 2026 Bioinformatics Workshop</h3>
<p><strong>Organized by:</strong> Stellenbosch University + international research partners</p>
<p><strong>Overview:</strong> An intensive 6-day training in <span>bioinformatics for virus evolution and molecular epidemiology &#x1f9a0;</span>. Participants gain hands-on experience in <span>phylogenetics, genomic analysis and outbreak modelling</span>, using tools&hellip;</p>
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<div class="activity-link-preview-container"><div class="activity-link-preview-image"><div class="activity-link-preview-image-cover"><a href="https://veme.climade.health/29th-international-bioinformatics-workshop-on-virus-evolution-and-molecular-epidemiology-veme/" target="_blank"><img src="https://afredac.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/VEME1-1.png" /></a></div></div><div class="activity-link-preview-info"><p class="activity-link-preview-link-name">veme.climade.health</p><p class="activity-link-preview-title"><a href="https://veme.climade.health/29th-international-bioinformatics-workshop-on-virus-evolution-and-molecular-epidemiology-veme/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">29th International Bioinformatics Workshop on Virus Evolution and Molecular Epidemiology (VEME) – VEME – International Bioinformatics Workshop on Virus Evolution and Molecular Epidemiology</a></p><div class="activity-link-preview-excerpt"><p>29th International Bioinformatics Workshop on Virus Evolution and Molecular Epidemiology (VEME) – VEME – International Bioinformatics Workshop on Virus Evolution and Molecular Epidemiology</p></div></div></div>]]></content:encoded>
				
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				<title>Resources posted an update: Call for Applications: Gilead Research Scholars [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://afredac.net/news-feed/p/4154/</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:49:25 +0300</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Call for Applications: Gilead Research Scholars Program (Global Health Track)</h3>
<p><strong>Organized by:</strong> Gilead Sciences</p>
<p><strong>Overview:</strong> A competitive research grant  supporting <span>early-career investigators</span> to lead <span>innovative projects addressing unmet medical needs &#x1fa7a;</span>. The programme focuses on advancing scientific understanding, reducing health inequities and&hellip;</p>
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				<title>Resources posted an update: Call for Applications: Falling Walls Lab [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://afredac.net/news-feed/p/4153/</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:10:57 +0300</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span><b>Call for Applications: Falling Walls Lab Gauteng 2026</b></span></p>
<p><strong>Organized by:</strong> Falling Walls Foundation in partnership with University of the Witwatersrand + German Academic Exchange Service</p>
<p><strong>Overview:</strong> A <span>3-minute pitch competition</span> for students and early-career professionals to present a <span>breakthrough idea</span> in science, health or society. Winners advance to the&hellip;</p>
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<div class="activity-link-preview-container"><div class="activity-link-preview-image"><div class="activity-link-preview-image-cover"><a href="https://falling-walls.com/falling-walls-lab-gauteng-south-africa#apply" target="_blank"><img src="https://afredac.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/lab-location-gauteng-south-africa-scaled.jpg" /></a></div></div><div class="activity-link-preview-info"><p class="activity-link-preview-link-name">falling-walls.com</p><p class="activity-link-preview-title"><a href="https://falling-walls.com/falling-walls-lab-gauteng-south-africa#apply" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Falling Walls Lab Gauteng, South Africa (DAAD)</a></p><div class="activity-link-preview-excerpt"><p>APPLICATION DEADLINE: 30 APRIL 2026</p></div></div></div>]]></content:encoded>
				
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				<title>Resources posted an update: Call for Proposals: NIHR Global Health Research – [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://afredac.net/news-feed/p/4152/</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:43:48 +0300</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Call for Proposals: NIHR Global Health Research – Development Awards</h3>
<p><strong>Organized by:</strong> National Institute for Health and Care Research</p>
<p><strong>Overview:</strong> Supports <span>early-stage global health research projects &#x1fa7a;</span> including <span>health systems, data use and implementation research </span>in LMICs, with strong inclusion of African institutions.</p>
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				<title>Resources posted an update: Opportunity Alert: AREF Research Development [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://afredac.net/news-feed/p/4149/</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:36:26 +0300</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><b>Opportunity Alert: AREF Research Development Fellowship 2026/2027</b></h3>
<p><strong>Organized by:</strong> Africa Research Excellence Fund</p>
<p><strong>Overview:</strong> A prestigious fellowship for <strong>early-career African health researchers</strong> to strengthen their research skills and leadership. Fellows undertake a <strong>3–9 month placement</strong> at a leading institution in <strong>Africa, the UK or Europe</strong>, gaining&hellip;</p>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:06:00 +0300</pubDate>

				
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				<title>Resources posted an update: &#x1f9ec;&#x1fa7a;&#x1f4b0; Call for Applications: ViGOR Research [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://afredac.net/news-feed/p/4145/</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:21:08 +0300</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>&#x1f9ec;&#x1fa7a;&#x1f4b0; Call for Applications: ViGOR Research Fellowships 2026</h3>
<p><strong>Organized by:</strong> KEMRI–Wellcome Trust Research Programme + ViGOR Consortium</p>
<p><strong>Overview:</strong> A research fellowship for <span>early-career African public health researchers</span> to work on <span>virus genomics and outbreak modelling</span>. The programme strengthens Africa’s capacity to respond to infectious disease&hellip;</p>
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<div class="activity-link-preview-container"><div class="activity-link-preview-image"><div class="activity-link-preview-image-cover"><a href="https://jobs.kemri-wellcome.org/article/vigor-research-fellowships" target="_blank"><img src="https://afredac.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/zeropoint_logo.png" /></a></div></div><div class="activity-link-preview-info"><p class="activity-link-preview-link-name">jobs.kemri-wellcome.org</p><p class="activity-link-preview-title"><a href="https://jobs.kemri-wellcome.org/article/vigor-research-fellowships" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">ViGOR Research Fellowships | Jobs/Training Opportunities</a></p><div class="activity-link-preview-excerpt"><p>ViGOR Research Fellowships | Jobs/Training Opportunities</p></div></div></div>]]></content:encoded>
				
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				<title>Resources posted an update: Call for Applications: African Research Fellowship (ESA – [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://afredac.net/news-feed/p/4143/</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:18:32 +0300</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Call for Applications: African Research Fellowship (ESA – Italy) 2026</h3>
<p><strong>Organized by:</strong> European Space Agency (under EO AFRICA initiative)</p>
<p><strong>Overview:</strong> A fully funded research fellowship for <span>African scientists</span> to spend <span>1 year in Italy &#x1f1ee;&#x1f1f9;</span> at ESA’s ESRIN. Fellows conduct research using <span>satellite data, AI and Earth observation technologies </span>to solve&hellip;</p>
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<div class="activity-link-preview-container"><div class="activity-link-preview-image"><div class="activity-link-preview-image-cover"><a href="https://eo4society.esa.int/2026/03/18/african-research-fellowships-call-2026/" target="_blank"><img src="https://afredac.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/EO_AFRICA-Key-visual-web.jpg" /></a></div></div><div class="activity-link-preview-info"><p class="activity-link-preview-link-name">eo4society.esa.int</p><p class="activity-link-preview-title"><a href="https://eo4society.esa.int/2026/03/18/african-research-fellowships-call-2026/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">African Research Fellowships: Call 2026 - eo science for society</a></p><div class="activity-link-preview-excerpt"><p>Shape the future of Earth Observation for Africa The African Research Fellowship (ARF) programme—part of the EO AFRICA flagship initiative of the European</p></div></div></div>]]></content:encoded>
				
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				<title>Resources posted an update: Call for Applications: African Population and [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://afredac.net/news-feed/p/4141/</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:35:19 +0300</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Call for Applications: African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) Fellowships</h3>
<p><strong>Organized by:</strong> African Population and Health Research Center</p>
<p><strong>Overview:</strong> Fellowship programme supporting <span>African researchers</span> in <span>population health, data science and policy research</span> with strong real-world impact.</p>
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African researchers </li>
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Background&hellip;</li>
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				<title>Resources posted an update: &#x1fa7a;&#x1f4b0; Call for Proposals: Climate Change &#38; Health [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://afredac.net/news-feed/p/4140/</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:13:52 +0300</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>&#x1fa7a;&#x1f4b0; Call for Proposals: Climate Change &amp; Health Research (HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-ENVHLTH-01)</h3>
<p><strong>Organized by:</strong> European Commission (under Horizon Europe)</p>
<p><strong>Overview:</strong> A major research funding call supporting <span>interdisciplinary projects</span> to understand and anticipate the impacts of <span>climate change on human health &#x1f321;&#xfe0f;&#x1fa7a;</span>. Focus areas include heat stress,&hellip;</p>
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				<title>Emmanuel posted an update: Dear Leadership and All,Thank you so much for welcoming [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://afredac.net/news-feed/p/4139/</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:10:34 +0300</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dear Leadership and All,</p>
<p>Thank you so much for welcoming me into this wonderful family. I truly feel honored and grateful to be accepted among such thoughtful and inspiring individuals.</p>
<p>Being part of this community means a lot to me—not just professionally, but personally as well. I look forward to learning from each of you, sharing ideas, and&hellip;</p>
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				<title>Resources posted an update:  &#x1f916;&#x1fa7a;&#x1f4b0;Call for Proposals: Digital Innovation &#38; AI for [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://afredac.net/news-feed/p/4136/</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:55:14 +0300</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3> &#x1f916;&#x1fa7a;&#x1f4b0;Call for Proposals: Digital Innovation &amp; AI for Health in Sub-Saharan Africa (EDCTP3)</h3>
<p><strong>Organized by:</strong> Global Health EDCTP3 Joint Undertaking (under the European Commission)</p>
<p><strong>Overview:</strong> A major funding call supporting digital health and AI-driven projects in sub-Saharan Africa. The programme focuses on integrating AI, data science and&hellip;</p>
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<div class="activity-link-preview-container"><div class="activity-link-preview-image"><div class="activity-link-preview-image-cover"><a href="https://www.global-health-edctp3.europa.eu/funding-opportunities" target="_blank"><img src="https://afredac.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/eu-socialmedia-fallback.png" /></a></div></div><div class="activity-link-preview-info"><p class="activity-link-preview-link-name">global-health-edctp3.europa.eu</p><p class="activity-link-preview-title"><a href="https://www.global-health-edctp3.europa.eu/funding-opportunities" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">How to apply for funding</a></p><div class="activity-link-preview-excerpt"><p>Funding opportunities</p></div></div></div>]]></content:encoded>
				
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				<title>Resources posted an update: &#x1f4ca;&#x1fa7a; Call for Proposals: Digital Health Innovation [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://afredac.net/news-feed/p/4135/</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:45:27 +0300</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>&#x1f4ca;&#x1fa7a; Call for Proposals: Digital Health Innovation Fund (Africa Focus)</h3>
<p><strong>Organized by:</strong> GSMA Foundation</p>
<p><strong>Overview:</strong> A funding opportunity &#x1f4b0; supporting <span>organizations in Africa </span> using <span>digital and data-driven solutions</span> to improve healthcare delivery &#x1fa7a;. Projects may include mobile health, data systems and AI-enabled health tools.</p>
<p><strong>Eligibility:</strong></p>
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<li>
Startups,&hellip;</li>
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<div class="activity-link-preview-container"><div class="activity-link-preview-image"><div class="activity-link-preview-image-cover"><a href="https://www.gsma.com/mobilefordevelopment/the-gsma-innovation-fund/" target="_blank"><img src="https://afredac.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/GSMAIF-homepage-key-promotion-image.png" /></a></div></div><div class="activity-link-preview-info"><p class="activity-link-preview-link-name">gsma.com</p><p class="activity-link-preview-title"><a href="https://www.gsma.com/mobilefordevelopment/the-gsma-innovation-fund/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">GSMA Innovation Fund</a></p><div class="activity-link-preview-excerpt"><p>The GSMA Innovation Fund supports startups &amp; organisations using digital technology to scale solutions for inclusion, resilience &amp; sustainable development.</p></div></div></div>]]></content:encoded>
				
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				<title>Resources posted an update: &#x1f9ea;&#x1f30d; Call for Applications: TWAS-DFG Cooperation [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://afredac.net/news-feed/p/4134/</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:40:10 +0300</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>&#x1f9ea;&#x1f30d; Call for Applications: TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visits Programme 2026</h3>
<p><strong>Organized by:</strong> The World Academy of Sciences + German Research Foundation</p>
<p><strong>Overview:</strong> A mobility grant &#x2708;&#xfe0f;&#x1f9ea; for <span>researchers from sub-Saharan Africa &#x1f30d;</span> to visit research institutions in Germany &#x1f1e9;&#x1f1ea; for collaborative research, including health and data-related&hellip;</p>
<p><span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-4134"><a href="https://afredac.net/news-feed/p/4134/" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
<div class="activity-link-preview-container"><div class="activity-link-preview-image"><div class="activity-link-preview-image-cover"><a href="https://twas.org/opportunity/twas-dfg-cooperation-visits-programme" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=226353719903618&#038;ev=PageView&#038;noscript=1" /></a></div></div><div class="activity-link-preview-info"><p class="activity-link-preview-link-name">twas.org</p><p class="activity-link-preview-title"><a href="https://twas.org/opportunity/twas-dfg-cooperation-visits-programme" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visits Programme - SSA</a></p><div class="activity-link-preview-excerpt"><p>Postdoctoral researchers from sub-Saharan Africa, can go on a ‘Cooperation Visit’ lasting three months to an institute in Germany.</p></div></div></div>]]></content:encoded>
				
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				<title>Resources posted an update: &#x1f30d;&#x1fa7a;&#x1f4b0; Call for Proposals: Climate Change &#38; Health [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://afredac.net/news-feed/p/4132/</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:24:53 +0300</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>&#x1f30d;&#x1fa7a;&#x1f4b0; Call for Proposals: Climate Change &amp; Health Research (HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-ENVHLTH-01)</h3>
<p><strong>Organized by:</strong> European Commission (Horizon Europe Programme)</p>
<p><strong>Overview:</strong> A major research funding call &#x1f9ea; supporting <span>interdisciplinary projects</span> to better understand and anticipate the impacts of <span>climate change on human health &#x1f321;&#xfe0f;&#x1fa7a;</span>. Focus areas include heat&hellip;</p>
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				<title>Resources posted an update: ALERT &#x1f331;&#x1f4b0; Call for Applications: Oppenheimer Research [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://afredac.net/news-feed/p/4130/</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:00:07 +0300</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>ALERT</b> </p>
<h3>&#x1f331;&#x1f4b0; Call for Applications: Oppenheimer Research Grant (Biodiversity &amp; Conservation)</h3>
<p><strong>Organized by:</strong> Oppenheimer Generations Research and Conservation</p>
<p><strong>Overview:</strong> A competitive research grant &#x1f4b0;&#x1f30d; supporting <span>early-career scientists working in Africa</span> to conduct impactful research in <span>biodiversity and conservation &#x1f331;&#x1f9ec;</span>. The grant funds&hellip;</p>
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<div class="activity-link-preview-container"><div class="activity-link-preview-image"><div class="activity-link-preview-image-cover"><a href="https://jworesearchgrant.org/grant-application/" target="_blank"><img src="https://afredac.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/logo_d9f60fd4306a3e20e78d23a93a918b5f_1x.png" /></a></div></div><div class="activity-link-preview-info"><p class="activity-link-preview-link-name">jworesearchgrant.org</p><p class="activity-link-preview-title"><a href="https://jworesearchgrant.org/grant-application/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Grant application - JWO Research Grant</a></p><div class="activity-link-preview-excerpt"><p>GRANT GUIDELINES:The Grant: A grant of $150,000 will be awarded to one successful applicant. The grant will support a research project or programme for up to three years (previously funded research not eligible).Eligibility The lead applicant should be:a. An early &hellip; <a class="activity-link-preview-more" href="https://jworesearchgrant.org/grant-application/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Continue reading</a></p></div></div></div>]]></content:encoded>
				
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				<title>Resources posted an update:  Open Call: Grand Challenges - Global [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://afredac.net/news-feed/p/4129/</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:58:28 +0300</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3> Open Call: Grand Challenges &#8211; Global Health Innovations</h3>
<p><strong>Organized by:</strong> Bill &amp; Melinda Gates Foundation</p>
<p><strong>Overview:</strong> Seed funding  for researchers, innovators, and organizations globally  developing bold solutions in global health , including digital health, diagnostics and data-driven tools.</p>
<p><strong>Eligibility:</strong></p>
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<li>Open to individuals, teams, NGOs, startups&hellip;</li>
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<div class="activity-link-preview-container"><div class="activity-link-preview-info"><p class="activity-link-preview-link-name">gcgh.grandchallenges.org</p><p class="activity-link-preview-title"><a href="https://gcgh.grandchallenges.org/grant-opportunities" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Grant Opportunities | Global Grand Challenges</a></p><div class="activity-link-preview-excerpt"><p>The Grand Challenges family of initiatives fosters innovation to address key global health and development priorities.</p></div></div></div>]]></content:encoded>
				
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				<title>Resources posted an update: &#x1f916;&#x1f4ca;&#x1f4b0; Call for Applications: Evidence Synthesis [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://afredac.net/news-feed/p/4128/</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:57:06 +0300</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>&#x1f916;&#x1f4ca;&#x1f4b0; Call for Applications: Evidence Synthesis Infrastructure Hubs (ESIC)</h3>
<p><strong>Organized by:</strong> Wellcome Trust</p>
<p><strong>Overview:</strong> A major funding call &#x1f4b0;&#x1f30d; o establish <span>global infrastructure hubs</span> that use <span>AI-enabled evidence synthesis &#x1f916;&#x1f4ca;</span> to tackle large-scale health challenges &#x1fa7a;. These hubs will strengthen how research evidence is generated, analyzed and used for&hellip;</p>
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<div class="activity-link-preview-container"><div class="activity-link-preview-image"><div class="activity-link-preview-image-cover"><a href="https://wellcome.org/research-funding/schemes/establishing-infrastructure-hubs-power-evidence-synthesis#call-at-a-glance-ddd2" target="_blank"><img src="https://afredac.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/neutral-teal-w-crop.png" /></a></div></div><div class="activity-link-preview-info"><p class="activity-link-preview-link-name">wellcome.org</p><p class="activity-link-preview-title"><a href="https://wellcome.org/research-funding/schemes/establishing-infrastructure-hubs-power-evidence-synthesis#call-at-a-glance-ddd2" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Establishing infrastructure hubs to power evidence synthesis in LMICs - Funding | Wellcome</a></p><div class="activity-link-preview-excerpt"><p>As part of Wellcome’s first series of Evidence Synthesis Infrastructure Collaborative (ESIC) investments, Wellcome will fund five new global infrastructure hubs to catalyse radically more timely, relevant and affordable AI-enabled evidence synthesis to address policy-scale challenges.</p></div></div></div>]]></content:encoded>
				
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				<title>Resources posted an update: &#x1f4b0;Call for Proposals: SGCI Capacity Strengthening [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://afredac.net/news-feed/p/4127/</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:00:38 +0300</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>&#x1f4b0;Call for Proposals: SGCI Capacity Strengthening Hub (Sub-Saharan Africa)</h3>
<p><strong>Organized by:</strong> International Development Research Centre (SGCI initiative partners)</p>
<p><strong>Overview:</strong> A major institutional grant  for <span>organizations/consortia in sub-Saharan Africa</span> to establish a <span>Capacity Strengthening Hub</span> improving research systems, grant management and data&hellip;</p>
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<div class="activity-link-preview-container"><div class="activity-link-preview-info"><p class="activity-link-preview-link-name">idrc-crdi.ca</p><p class="activity-link-preview-title"><a href="https://idrc-crdi.ca/en/funding/science-granting-councils-initiative-sgci-sub-saharan-africa-call-proposals-support" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) in sub-Saharan Africa call for proposals to support the establishment and operationalization of the Capacity Strengthening Hub</a></p><div class="activity-link-preview-excerpt"><p>The Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) in sub-Saharan Africa call for proposals to support the establishment and operationalization of the Capacity Strengthening Hub</p></div></div></div>]]></content:encoded>
				
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				<link>https://afredac.net/news-feed/p/4125/</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:07:08 +0300</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Canada Patches is a respected firm that provides a diverse selection of bespoke patches in any size, shape, or color. Additionally, we sell <a target='_blank' rel="follow" href="https://www.canadapatches.ca/police-patches" rel="nofollow">Canadian police patches</a>. Using one of our patches is the best way to promote your company, event, or brand. Order now.</p>
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				<title>Resources posted an update: Now Open: DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarships (Health [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://afredac.net/news-feed/p/4122/</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:34:45 +0300</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Now Open: DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarships (Health &amp; Data Fields)</h3>
<p><strong>Organized by:</strong> German Academic Exchange Service</p>
<p><strong>Overview:</strong> Fully funded scholarships &#x1f393;&#x1f4b0; for <span>students from sub-Saharan Africa &#x1f30d;</span> to pursue Master’s or PhD studies in fields including public health, epidemiology and data science &#x1f4ca;. Supports study within Africa or at partner&hellip;</p>
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<div class="activity-link-preview-container"><div class="activity-link-preview-image"><div class="activity-link-preview-image-cover"><a href="https://www.daad.de/en/studying-in-germany/scholarships/daad-scholarships/" target="_blank"><img src="https://afredac.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/tubaf_ab_mg_8984.jpg" /></a></div></div><div class="activity-link-preview-info"><p class="activity-link-preview-link-name">daad.de</p><p class="activity-link-preview-title"><a href="https://www.daad.de/en/studying-in-germany/scholarships/daad-scholarships/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">DAAD-Scholarships</a></p><div class="activity-link-preview-excerpt"><p>This section contains frequently asked questions and important information on DAAD scholarship programmes.</p></div></div></div>]]></content:encoded>
				
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				<title>Resources posted an update: &#x1f4ca;&#x1f393; Call for Applications: 6th Big Data Africa [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://afredac.net/news-feed/p/4121/</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:29:09 +0300</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>&#x1f4ca;&#x1f393; Call for Applications: 6th Big Data Africa School 2026</h3>
<p><strong>Organized by:</strong> Big Data Africa School</p>
<p><strong>Overview:</strong> An intensive training programme  bringing together <span>students from selected African countries (&#x1f1ff;&#x1f1e6;&#x1f1f0;&#x1f1ea;&#x1f1ec;&#x1f1ed;&#x1f1e7;&#x1f1fc;&#x1f1f3;&#x1f1e6;&#x1f1f2;&#x1f1fa;&#x1f1f2;&#x1f1ec;&#x1f1f2;&#x1f1ff;&#x1f1ff;&#x1f1f2;)</span> to learn and apply <span>Machine Learning, Deep Learning and Quantum Computing &#x1f916;</span> to real-world healthcare challenges &#x1fa7a;with a strong&hellip;</p>
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<div class="activity-link-preview-container"><div class="activity-link-preview-image"><div class="activity-link-preview-image-cover"><a href="https://www.sarao.ac.za/researchandstudy/6th-big-data-africa-school/" target="_blank"><img src="https://afredac.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/6th-Big-Data-Africa-School-Projects_Page.jpg" /></a></div></div><div class="activity-link-preview-info"><p class="activity-link-preview-link-name">sarao.ac.za</p><p class="activity-link-preview-title"><a href="https://www.sarao.ac.za/researchandstudy/6th-big-data-africa-school/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">6th Big Data Africa School - South African Radio Astronomy Observatory - NRF/SARAO</a></p><div class="activity-link-preview-excerpt"><p>The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO), a facility of the National Research Foundation, is responsible for managing all radio astronomy initiatives and facilities in South Africa, including the MeerKAT Radio Telescope in the Karoo, and the Geodesy and VLBI &hellip; <a class="activity-link-preview-more" href="https://www.sarao.ac.za/researchandstudy/6th-big-data-africa-school/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Continue reading</a></p></div></div></div>]]></content:encoded>
				
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				<title>maryj replied to the discussion Are We Overcomplicating Health? in the forum The Research Roundtable: Health &#38; Data Dialogues</title>
				<link>https://afredac.net/forums/discussion/are-we-overcomplicating-health/#post-8884</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:07:05 +0300</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://afredac.net/forums/discussion/are-we-overcomplicating-health/#post-8884"><span class="bb-reply-lable">Reply to</span> Are We Overcomplicating Health?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>Lifestyle we can say is the biggest form of medicine.</p>
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				<link>https://afredac.net/forums/discussion/are-we-overcomplicating-health/</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:22:18 +0300</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://afredac.net/forums/discussion/are-we-overcomplicating-health/">Are We Overcomplicating Health?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>When it comes to preventing heart attacks and strokes, most advice focuses on <span>major lifestyle overhauls like </span>strict diets, intense workout routines or perfect sleep schedules. <span>But new research published in the </span><span>European Journal of Preventive Cardiology</span><span> challenges that idea. </span></p>
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<p><span>The study followed over 53,000 adults and found something&hellip;</span></p>
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				<title>Resources posted an update: &#x1f916;&#x1f4b0; Now Accepting Applications: Evidence for AI in [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://afredac.net/news-feed/p/4115/</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:01:37 +0300</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>&#x1f916;&#x1f4b0; Now Accepting Applications: Evidence for AI in Health (EVAH) RFP – Pathway A</h3>
<p><strong>Organized by:</strong> Bill &amp; Melinda Gates Foundation (with Wellcome &amp; Novo Nordisk Foundation; implemented by J-PAL &amp; APHRC)</p>
<p><span>Overview:</span> A major research funding call &#x1f4b0;&#x1f9ea; supporting <span>organizations and research teams in low- and middle-income countries &#x1f30d; (including Africa)</span> to&hellip;</p>
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				<title>Resources posted an update: &#x1f4ca; Applications Open Soon: DTH-Lab Research [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://afredac.net/news-feed/p/4114/</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:04:38 +0300</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>&#x1f4ca; Applications Open Soon: DTH-Lab Research Fellowship Programme 2026</h3>
<p><strong>Organized by:</strong> Digital Transformations for Health Lab</p>
<p>A research fellowship  focused on <span>digital health policy, AI in healthcare &#x1f916;&#x1fa7a; and digital determinants of health</span>. Designed for <span>students and early-career professionals from low- and middle-income countries &#x1f30d; (including Africa)</span>,&hellip;</p>
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				<title>Afredac Communications posted an update: &#x1f389; A milestone for mental health research in Africa. [&#133;]</title>
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									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&#x1f389; <b>A milestone for mental health research in Africa.</b></p>
<p> The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) has developed the <strong>Mental Health Metadata Repository</strong>, a centralized platform to support innovation, evidence-based policy, and stronger research across the continent.</p>
<p> <i>Explore the repository and join the conversation on how it can&hellip;</i></p>
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<div class="activity-link-preview-container"><div class="activity-link-preview-image"><div class="activity-link-preview-image-cover"><a href="https://www.mentalhealthdataprizeafrica.aphrc.org/datarepository/" target="_blank"><img src="https://afredac.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/mental_health_data_prize_africa_logo.jpg" /></a></div></div><div class="activity-link-preview-info"><p class="activity-link-preview-link-name">mentalhealthdataprizeafrica.aphrc.org</p><p class="activity-link-preview-title"><a href="https://www.mentalhealthdataprizeafrica.aphrc.org/datarepository/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">African Mental Health Research and Data Platform - Index</a></p><div class="activity-link-preview-excerpt"><p>African Mental Health Research and Data Platform - Index</p></div></div></div>]]></content:encoded>
				
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				<title>Resources posted an update: &#x1f393; Now Open: Commonwealth Distance Learning [&#133;]</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 06:53:24 +0300</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>&#x1f393; Now Open: Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships 2026</h3>
<p><strong>Organized by:</strong> Commonwealth Scholarship Commission</p>
<p><strong>Overview:</strong> Fully funded scholarships &#x1f393;&#x1f30d; for <strong>students from eligible Commonwealth countries (many African countries &#x1f1f0;&#x1f1ea;&#x1f1ec;&#x1f1ed;&#x1f1f3;&#x1f1ec; etc.)</strong> to pursue part-time Master’s degrees (including public health, epidemiology, and health data)&hellip;</p>
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<div class="activity-link-preview-container"><div class="activity-link-preview-image"><div class="activity-link-preview-image-cover"><a href="https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships/commonwealth-distance-learning-scholarships-candidates/" target="_blank"><img src="https://afredac.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Yoast-social-logo.jpg" /></a></div></div><div class="activity-link-preview-info"><p class="activity-link-preview-link-name">cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk</p><p class="activity-link-preview-title"><a href="https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships/commonwealth-distance-learning-scholarships-candidates/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Commonwealth Distance Learning Master&#039;s Scholarships - Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK</a></p><div class="activity-link-preview-excerpt"><p>The Commonwealth Distance Learning programme is one of three Master’s programmes offered by the Commonwealth Scholarships Commission.</p></div></div></div>]]></content:encoded>
				
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				<title>Mercy posted an update:  &#x1f9e0; Research Fellowship: AfOx Visiting Fellowship [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://afredac.net/news-feed/p/4107/</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:22:31 +0300</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3> &#x1f9e0; Research Fellowship: AfOx Visiting Fellowship Programme 2026</h3>
<p><strong>Organized by:</strong> University of Oxford (via AfOx)</p>
<p><strong>Overview:</strong> A funded visiting fellowship &#x2708;&#xfe0f;&#x1f393; for <strong>African researchers </strong>to collaborate with researchers at Oxford on projects including public health, biomedical science, and data-driven health research &#x1fa7a;&#x1f4ca;.</p>
<p><strong>Eligibility:</strong></p>
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African researchers&hellip;</li>
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				<title>Resources posted an update: &#x1f31f;Call for Application: AMAX Summer School 2026&#x1f31f;Are you [&#133;]</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:39:26 +0300</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&#x1f31f;<b>Call for Application: </b><strong>AMAX Summer School 2026&#x1f31f;</strong></p>
<p><span>Are you a researcher or professional working in public health, modelling, or analytics? The <b>African Modeling and Analytics Academy for Women (AMAX)</b> is organizing the third edition of the AMAX Summer School,  focused on elevating research and expertise in the field of Modeling and Analytics for&hellip;</span></p>
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				<title>Resources posted an update: &#x1f9ec; Applications Open: ABI Bioinformatics Summer [&#133;]</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:51:30 +0300</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&#x1f9ec; <strong>Applications Open: ABI Bioinformatics Summer School 2026</strong></p>
<p>The <strong>African Bioinformatics Institute</strong> is inviting applications for its <strong>two-week hands-on Bioinformatics Summer School</strong> designed to strengthen genomic research skills across Africa.</p>
<p>Hosted at the <strong>African Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Data Intensive Sciences</strong>, and delivered&hellip;</p>
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				<title>Afredac Communications posted an update: &#x1f4d8; Integrated Chronic Kidney Disease Management [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://afredac.net/news-feed/p/4091/</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:43:56 +0300</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&#x1f4d8; <strong>Integrated Chronic Kidney Disease Management Guidelines for Uganda</strong> </p>
<p> by <strong>Dr. Oriba Dan Langoya</strong></p>
<p>&#x1f4a1; A passionate step toward equitable kidney care in Africa.</p>
<p>&#x1f517; <a target='_blank' href="https://guluhospital.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CKD-GUIDELINES-FOR-UGANDA-June-2024.pdf" rel="nofollow">CKD GUIDELINES FOR UGANDA</a></p>
<p><b><i> Read, practice, and share!</i></b></p>
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				<title>Resources posted a new event.</title>
				<link>https://afredac.net/events/grant-o-thon-2026-grant-writing-workshop-for-early-career-researchers/</link>
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									<content:encoded><![CDATA[ <a class="bb-post-img-link" href="https://afredac.net/events/grant-o-thon-2026-grant-writing-workshop-for-early-career-researchers/"><img src="https://afredac.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/aaadfgt.jpeg" /></a> <div class="bb-content-wrp"><a class="bb-post-title-link" href="https://afredac.net/events/grant-o-thon-2026-grant-writing-workshop-for-early-career-researchers/"><span class="bb-post-title">Grant-o-thon 2026: Grant Writing Workshop for Early Career Researchers</span></a> <p><img width="624" height="562" src="https://afredac.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/aaadfgt-624x562.jpeg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" /> Registration for this 8-week grant writing workshop designed to help early-career researchers develop competitive research grant proposals. Participants will gain the skills and confidence needed…</p>
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				<title>Resources posted an update: Applications Open: AstraZeneca Young Health Programme [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://afredac.net/news-feed/p/4089/</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:24:41 +0300</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Applications Open: AstraZeneca Young Health Programme Impact Fellowship 2026</strong></p>
<p>Are you a young leader working to improve health in underserved communities? The AstraZeneca <strong>Young Health Programme Impact Fellowship 2026</strong> is now accepting applications.</p>
<p>This global fellowship supports young advocates leading initiatives that strengthen <strong>health&hellip;</strong></p>
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				<title>Duncan posted an update in the group R for Fun Club (RFC): Generate a sample data of sales of different types [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://afredac.net/news-feed/p/4085/</link>
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									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Generate a sample data of sales of different types of flowers sold today in different cities using the script below.</p>
<p>For fun, try performing the following tasks</p>
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<li>Add a total sales column.</li>
<li>Determine the flower type that makes most revenue.</li>
<li>Which city buys the most flowers?</li>
<li>Visualize revenue by flower type.</li>
<li>Visualize the daily sales trend.</li>
<li>What is&hellip;</li>
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				<title>Resources posted a new event.</title>
				<link>https://afredac.net/events/essential-grant-writing-skills-programme-2026/</link>
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									<content:encoded><![CDATA[ <a class="bb-post-img-link" href="https://afredac.net/events/essential-grant-writing-skills-programme-2026/"><img src="https://afredac.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/aaafgghnb.jpeg" /></a> <div class="bb-content-wrp"><a class="bb-post-title-link" href="https://afredac.net/events/essential-grant-writing-skills-programme-2026/"><span class="bb-post-title">Essential Grant-Writing Skills Programme 2026</span></a> <p><img width="624" height="624" src="https://afredac.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/aaafgghnb-624x624.jpeg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" /> Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF) is offering a fully online training programme to help early-career African health researchers develop competitive research proposals and strengthen their…</p>
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				<title>Afredac Communications posted an update: “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls.”  This [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://afredac.net/news-feed/p/4025/</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:02:31 +0300</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>“Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls.”</strong> </p>
<p> This IWD, we celebrate our voices, our stories, and our power. </p>
<p>&#x1f497;Drop your one word that captures what being a woman means to you and let’s expand our Afredac word cloud together.<br /><b><i>Happy Women&#8217;s Day!</i></b></p>
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				<title>Resources posted an update: &#x1f4e2; Call for Submissions: DSA 2026 Workshop on AI &#38; [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://afredac.net/news-feed/p/4024/</link>
				<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 07:32:25 +0300</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&#x1f4e2; <strong>Call for Submissions: DSA 2026 Workshop on AI &amp; Data Science</strong></p>
<p>Apply to present your work at the <strong>DSA 2026 Workshop: “Foundational &amp; Practical Data Science in the Age of Generative AI”</strong> hosted at <strong>Makerere University</strong>.</p>
<p>Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit <strong>research papers, industry experience papers, or work-in-progress</strong> exploring:</p>
<p>&#x1f4a1;&hellip;</p>
<p><span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-4024"><a href="https://afredac.net/news-feed/p/4024/" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
<div class="activity-link-preview-container"><div class="activity-link-preview-image"><div class="activity-link-preview-image-cover"><a href="https://www.datascienceafrica.org/dsa-workshops/dsa-2026-workshop" target="_blank"><img src="https://afredac.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/dsa-workshop-web-banner.jpg" /></a></div></div><div class="activity-link-preview-info"><p class="activity-link-preview-link-name">datascienceafrica.org</p><p class="activity-link-preview-title"><a href="https://www.datascienceafrica.org/dsa-workshops/dsa-2026-workshop" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">DSA 2026 Workshop</a></p><div class="activity-link-preview-excerpt"><p>DSA 2026 workshop will take place at Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda (23-24 July 2026). As part of the conference program, we invite...</p></div></div></div>]]></content:encoded>
				
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				<title>Resources posted an update: AREF Research Development Fellowship 2026/27 The [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://afredac.net/news-feed/p/4023/</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:28:29 +0300</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>AREF Research Development Fellowship 2026/27 </strong></p>
<p>The <strong>Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF)</strong> has launched applications for its <strong>2026/27 Research Development Fellowship Programme</strong>.</p>
<p>&#x1f52c; <strong>Aim:</strong><br /> To support emerging research leaders in Africa working on critical challenges in human health to strengthen their research skills and leadership capacity.</p>
<p>&#x1f393; <strong>What&hellip;</strong></p>
<p><span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-4023"><a href="https://afredac.net/news-feed/p/4023/" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Afredac Communications posted an update in the group R for Fun Club (RFC): &#x1f449;Check out this free book to help on your R [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://afredac.net/news-feed/p/4022/</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:08:54 +0300</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&#x1f449;Check out this free book to help on your R learning journey, <b>Statistical Data Analysis Explained: Applied Environmental Statistics with R.</b></p>
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<p><b><br /></b></p>
<p>&#x1f517;<a target='_blank' href="https://t.co/fXcNs5Cad4" rel="nofollow">https://t.co/fXcNs5Cad4</a><b></b></p>
<p>Dive in, try out the examples, and share your findings with the community. </p>
<p>&#x263a;Learning never ends!</p>
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				<title>Afredac Communications started the discussion Vaping is safer than cigarettes in the forum The Research Roundtable: Health &#38; Data Dialogues</title>
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									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://afredac.net/forums/discussion/vaping-is-safer-than-cigarettes/">Vaping is safer than cigarettes</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p><b>“Vaping is safer than cigarettes”</b>: But without clear data on its rising use among African adolescents and with researchers still in the dark about long‑term health impacts, can we really call it <b>&#8220;safe&#8221;</b>?</p>
<p><a target='_blank' href="https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/tobacco-e-cigarettes" rel="nofollow">Tobacco: E-cigarettes</a></p>
<div class="bb-link-preview-container"><div class="bb-link-preview-image"><div class="bb-link-preview-image-cover"><a href="https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/tobacco-e-cigarettes" target="_blank"><img src="https://afredac.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/no-smoking.tmb-1200v.jpg" /></a></div></div><div class="bb-link-preview-info"><p class="bb-link-preview-link-name">who.int</p><p class="bb-link-preview-title"><a href="https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/tobacco-e-cigarettes" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Tobacco: E-cigarettes</a></p><div class="bb-link-preview-excerpt"><p>There are many different types of e-cigarettes, which are the most common type of electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) and electronic non-nicotine delivery system (ENNDS).</p></div></div></div></div>]]></content:encoded>
				
				
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				<title>Resources posted an update: African Public Health Emergency Management (PHEM) [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://afredac.net/news-feed/p/4020/</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:32:43 +0300</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>African Public Health Emergency Management (PHEM) Fellowship – Cohort III</strong></p>
<p>The <strong>Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)</strong> is inviting applications for its 6-month residential <strong>PHEM Fellowship</strong> designed to strengthen public health emergency leadership across Africa.</p>
<p>This program targets mid-career public health professionals&hellip;</p>
<p><span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-4020"><a href="https://afredac.net/news-feed/p/4020/" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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				<link>https://afredac.net/events/future-african-scientist-biocamp-2026/</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:17:52 +0300</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[ <a class="bb-post-img-link" href="https://afredac.net/events/future-african-scientist-biocamp-2026/"><img src="https://afredac.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/aadrty.jpeg" /></a> <div class="bb-content-wrp"><a class="bb-post-title-link" href="https://afredac.net/events/future-african-scientist-biocamp-2026/"><span class="bb-post-title">Future African Scientist Biocamp 2026</span></a> <p><img width="624" height="348" src="https://afredac.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/aadrty-624x348.jpeg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" /> FAS Biocamp is looking for MScs, PhDs, MDs, graduates, and postgraduates across Africa with an idea or prototype addressing real challenges, technical depth in molecular…</p>
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				<title>Resources posted a new event.</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 03:24:59 +0300</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[ <a class="bb-post-img-link" href="https://afredac.net/events/virus-evolution-molecular-epidemiology-veme-workshop/"><img src="https://afredac.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/aaaasdddff.jpeg" /></a> <div class="bb-content-wrp"><a class="bb-post-title-link" href="https://afredac.net/events/virus-evolution-molecular-epidemiology-veme-workshop/"><span class="bb-post-title">Virus Evolution &amp; Molecular Epidemiology (VEME) workshop</span></a> <p><img width="624" height="351" src="https://afredac.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/aaaasdddff-624x351.jpeg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" /> This is an intensive, hands-on training in virus genomics, bioinformatics, and epidemic response. Designed for scientists working in virus evolution, genomic surveillance, and public health,…</p>
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				<link>https://afredac.net/events/core-aid-webinar-series-bridging-africa-europe-voices-on-infectious-disease-research/</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:15:32 +0300</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[ <a class="bb-post-img-link" href="https://afredac.net/events/core-aid-webinar-series-bridging-africa-europe-voices-on-infectious-disease-research/"><img src="https://afredac.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/aaaadffg.png" /></a> <div class="bb-content-wrp"><a class="bb-post-title-link" href="https://afredac.net/events/core-aid-webinar-series-bridging-africa-europe-voices-on-infectious-disease-research/"><span class="bb-post-title">CoRE-AID webinar Series: Bridging Africa-Europe voices on infectious disease research</span></a> <p><img width="624" height="624" src="https://afredac.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/aaaadffg-624x624.png" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" /> The Africa-Europe CoRE is organizing the CoRE-AID webinar Series: Bridging Africa-Europe voices on infectious disease research. The Africa-Europe CoREs are a new form of collaboration between…</p>
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				<title>Afredac Communications posted an update: Foundations of Public Health IntelligenceThe WHO Academy [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://afredac.net/news-feed/p/4011/</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:53:29 +0300</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Foundations of Public Health Intelligence</b></p>
<p>The WHO Academy has launched a new self‑paced course on public health intelligence. A great chance to strengthen skills in detecting and responding to health threats, and it’s free and online. </p>
<p>Afredac members, let’s keep building capacity together!</p>
<p><a target='_blank' href="https://t.co/6icUaYW9CZ" rel="nofollow">https://t.co/6icUaYW9CZ</a></p>
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				<title>Mercy posted an update: &#x1f4a1; RESEARCH  TIPOne of the most effective ways to [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://afredac.net/news-feed/p/4010/</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:14:46 +0300</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>&#x1f4a1; <strong>RESEARCH  TIP</strong></h3>
<p>One of the most effective ways to increase the real-world impact of health research is to <strong>embed knowledge translation from the very beginning</strong>.</p>
<p>Rather than waiting until publication, plan early how your findings will:</p>
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<p>When research is designed with its end users&hellip;</p>
<p><span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-4010"><a href="https://afredac.net/news-feed/p/4010/" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
<div class="activity-link-preview-container"><div class="activity-link-preview-image"><div class="activity-link-preview-image-cover"><a href="https://ahpsr.who.int/newsroom/events/item/2024/05/31/default-calendar/from-insights-to-action-how-do-we-make-health-research-and-learning-more-impactful-to-achieve-the-sustainable-development-goals?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank"><img src="https://afredac.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/from-insights-to-action.png" /></a></div></div><div class="activity-link-preview-info"><p class="activity-link-preview-link-name">ahpsr.who.int</p><p class="activity-link-preview-title"><a href="https://ahpsr.who.int/newsroom/events/item/2024/05/31/default-calendar/from-insights-to-action-how-do-we-make-health-research-and-learning-more-impactful-to-achieve-the-sustainable-development-goals?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">From insights to action: How do we make health research and learning more impactful to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals?</a></p><div class="activity-link-preview-excerpt"><p>An event organized by the Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research and co-sponsored by the governments of Chile, Japan and NorwayHealth systems research can make a major contribution to improving service delivery and the effectiveness of health policy in &hellip; <a class="activity-link-preview-more" href="https://ahpsr.who.int/newsroom/events/item/2024/05/31/default-calendar/from-insights-to-action-how-do-we-make-health-research-and-learning-more-impactful-to-achieve-the-sustainable-development-goals?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Continue reading</a></p></div></div></div>]]></content:encoded>
				
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