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PRB shares population and health evidence to support policies that improve lives. Learn about our work in sub-Saharan Africa. #population #health #environment
Nairobi/Dakar
Joined May 2020
"We need multiple sources to triangulate toward Truth. If we cancel one because it's imperfect, it's like pulling the side mirror off of a carโwe lose a key perspective that helps us understand whatโs going on around us." ๐ ICYMI, this one is goooood: https://t.co/e0jKPgiQxS
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After years of COVID-related challenges, children's well-being is showing important signs of recovery, especially in economic measures, according to the new KIDS COUNT Data Book by @aecfnews. Despite this progress, kids are falling behind in education. https://t.co/Bui2CaSz1g
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๐ฉบHow do we ensure that health policies lead to improved services for all Kenyans? It's time to explore the vital link between financing & effective health reforms. Join the conversation at the #PFMVillage & letโs shape a healthier future together! ๐โจ Featuring an expert
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๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ ๐๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐๐๐ง๐๐๐ข๐ญ๐ฌโโฃ ๐๐จ๐ข๐ง ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ ๐ฌ๐ก๐๐ฉ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ ๐จ๐ PFMโฃ
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From Public Budgets to Public Benefits! @coast_hub will be part of the #PeoplesDialogueFestival 2025 #PFMVillage from 5th to 8th March at Uhuru Park, Nairobi. Join us as we engage in conversations on how public finance translates into real benefits for communities!
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๐จ Happening tomorrow! ๐จ A rockstar panel of experts from @utxcaps, @dgsomucla, and @NORCNews will share new findings on the pros and cons of virtual vs. in-person social interactions for older adults. Don't miss out! ๐ Register: https://t.co/K7SxRBZICn
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๐ We can't wait! ๐Be part of the conversation:
Explore evidence-based strategies & policies for data management in higher education across Africa. Join ESSA, @PRBdata, @AAU_67 and @iucea_info on 27 Feb 2025. ๐ Register: https://t.co/vcffaZWj19
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PRB is mourning the loss of two greats in our fieldโand two great peopleโWilliam P. โBillโ Butz and Carl Von Bader Haub. Friends, colleagues, and veritable institutions in population science, Bill and Carl passed away within days of each other in January. https://t.co/lzkVqWidsD
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๐๏ธ PRB in the news ๐๏ธ : In the early years of the COVID pandemic, the U.S. experienced its slowest population growth in decades. Which states are adding to the count?
newsweek.com
Texas and Florida have seen the biggest population increases in the years 2020 to 2024 throughout the United States.
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๐ Some candy-grams to share with your sweethearts. (Go get 'em, data nerds.) ๐ Happy #Valentine's Day ๐ xoxo, PRB
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๐พ Data are essential to effective planning, decision-making & policy development in higher education. What needs to happen to strengthen data management systems in African universities? On Feb. 27, we talk with @iucea_info, @AAU_67, & @ESSA_Africa. ๐: https://t.co/DQuoprhsYJ
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๐ At the #AppliedDemography Conference this week? Lucky youโyou can meet Mark and Beth! If you're interested in quantifying #population change at the county level, or measuring #disability prevalence in children, check out these presentations by two of our favorite people.
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How do demographic trends shape global futures? @CSIS Associate Fellow, @CatherineNzuki_, speaks with @JenniferSciubba, CEO of @PRBdata, on Africaโs demographic dividend and population decline in the West. Listen here:
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By showing a compassionate presence and genuine understanding, We can create a safe space for patients to express their feelings, share their fears, and find solace amidst the storm. #CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth
@LVCTKe
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Follow the link below to find the list of cancer centres in Kenya. https://t.co/qj89TnIZVj
#CervicalCancerPrevention
#cervicalcancerscreening
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@Ciheb_Kenya
@PRBAfrica
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As we end the year 2024, we will be taking a short break. Our offices will be closed from December 20th to January 5th 2025. #merrychristmas & #happynewyear2024. @LVCTKe
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๐ข We're hiring! PRB seeks a temporary, part-time graphic designer/project manager to work from approx. mid-February to early July 2025. Responsibilities include managing developer oversight of our website build & overseeing design projects. ๐ Apply: https://t.co/zyoZQ6PTGB
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We spent a day with journalist from Mombasa, Kilifi, and Kwale, discussing how we can strengthen our partnership in reaching the communities with factual information. In attendance were officials from, #SocialHealthAuthority. @USAIDKenya
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Happening now: The workshop on "Sensitizing Local Media on Policy Communication," organized by USAID Stawisha Pwani, is in full swing! Engaging discussions on SHA, research communication, and media collaboration are underway. #PolicyCommunications
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