Mental Health Data Prize-Africa
@MHDPrizeAFRICA
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Based @aphrc, we support data-driven solutions & insights to catalyze transformative changes in our understanding of anxiety, depression & psychosis in Africa.
@APHRC, Nairobi, Kenya.
Joined December 2023
At the #MHDPAAwardeesWorkshop, participants discussed, how lived experience is reshaping #mentalhealthresearch, moving from inclusion to co-leadership. Led by @Rixpoet @wambui_mwania the session highlighted that true impact comes from shared power, and long-term collaboration.
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SAPRIN Data Scientist, Dr Linda Maoyi is attending the #MHDPA Awardees Workshop in Kampala, Uganda. He shared insights on responsible innovation and trustworthy artificial intelligence in developing mental health solutions. @MRCza @dstigovza
At the #MHDPA Workshop, teams explored how AI, data, and lived experience can drive #MentalHealthInnovation in Africa, with sessions led by Steve Cygu, Linda Maoyi, Fanuel Otieno & @ChristineGer22. #APHRCResearch #AI4Good #WeAreAfrica #MentalHealthData
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At the #MHDPA Workshop, teams explored how AI, data, and lived experience can drive #MentalHealthInnovation in Africa, with sessions led by Steve Cygu, Linda Maoyi, Fanuel Otieno & @ChristineGer22. #APHRCResearch #AI4Good #WeAreAfrica #MentalHealthData
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The #MHDPA Awardees Workshop kicked off in Kampala, Uganda! A powerful start to a week of advancing mental health data, policy & practice across Africa. Grateful to all speakers, partners & awardees driving impact through collaboration! #APHRC #AIForHealth #WeAreAfrica
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Explore how the #MentalHealthDataPrizeAfrica is reshaping mental health research through voices that matter most. 🔗 Read the full story: https://t.co/QXjDtAjgf7
#MentalHealth #LivedExperience #ResearchInnovation #APHRC #DataForGood #WeAreAfrica
mentalhealthdataprizeafrica.aphrc.org
Across Africa, a quiet revolution in mental health is underway - one powered by data, innovation, and a new generation of African researchers and changemakers.
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Mental health is health, and data is our bridge to better understanding, better care, and better systems. As we mark #WorldMentalHealthDay, the #MHDPA celebrates African innovators using data science to re-imagine mental health solutions for the continent. #MentalHealthisHealth
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This week, the #MHDPADigitizingPsychosisProject team, joined the Mental Health Run in Kampala for #WorldSuicidePreventionDay2025 Over 350 #MentalHealth champions ran and connected, bringing awareness to this vital cause. #MentalHealthAfrica #APHRCResearch #MentalHealthRun
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The team were also inspired by #MHDPA finalists: 🔹@Owen_Nkoka – using datasets to map mental health in Malawi 🔹@j_nabendeoyce – applying NLP to improve services in Uganda 🔹@w_ssembajjwe – digitizing psychosis care in Uganda African-led data can break stigma & transform care.
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At the Data for Health in Africa Meeting in Accra, @aphrc's @skmuyingo & @ChristineGer22 met with @wellcometrust's @EkinBolukbasi & Winnie Wefelmeyer to reflect on the #MHDPA and its next steps, spotlighting African-led innovations tackling mental health. #DSIAfrica #MentalHealth
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At #DSIAfrica, Sylvia spotlighted #MHDPA, building African-led data for depression, anxiety & psychosis. She also connected with innovators reshaping care: @Owen_Nkoka (Malawi), @jnakatumba (NLP), and Wilber Ssembajjwe (Uganda). #MentalHealthAfrica
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How can Africa tackle its mental health crisis? With better data. At the DSI-I Africa, @skmuyingo shared insights from #MHDPA, building African-led data systems to fight stigma & improve care. #MentalHealthAfrica #DataDriven
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Join the #MHDPATeam for the Mental Health Run on Sept 7 in Kampala, marking World Suicide Prevention Day. Together we will raise awareness, fight stigma & promote hope. 📍 Revive Wellness Clinic & Studio | 🕡 6:30 AM #MentalHealthAfrica #MHDPA #Kampala
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The #MHDPA team is happy to share that @skmuyingo will speak at the #DSIAfrica Consortium Meeting 2025 in Accra on Aug 27. She’ll spotlight the #MentalHealthDataPrize, driving data-driven innovation & solutions for mental health across Africa. #DataForHealthAfrica
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Real change in mental health research happens when people with lived experience are true partners, not tokens. At #MHDPAfrica, researchers & PLEs work side by side to co-create inclusive, data-driven solutions that truly serve communities. #MentalHealth #NothingForUsWithoutUs
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The #MentalHealthDataPrizeAfrica is a collaboration between @aphrc & @wellcometrust supporting inclusive, evidence-based mental health solutions that work for Africa. #PLEInResearch #GlobalMentalHealth #ImpactThroughData
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Spearheaded by @Owen_Nkoka the project will: ✅ Analyze data from 25,000+ individuals ✅ Identify mental health risks & care barriers ✅ Launch the MEIRU Viewer for public access ✅ Inform policies & clinical practice #MentalHealthInnovation #Malawi #DataForDevelopment
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Hosted at Crossroads Hotel, the launch brought together mental health champions from across Malawi. Ahead of the event, MEIRU held a workshop with PLEs & Community Advisory Groups to: ✅ Review data ✅ Translate findings ✅ Test the MEIRU Viewer prototype
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On July 29, the Malawi Epidemiology and Intervention Research Unit (MEIRU), in partnership with the Ministry of Health, Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS), and the Mental Health Users and Carers Association (MEHUCA), officially launched the #MHDPA project in Malawi!
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