PRB: A Committed Partner in Kenya (PDF)
(2015) PRB has worked intensively in Kenya since 1998, with support from the U.S.
Region: Eastern Africa
PRB: A Committed Partner in Kenya
(2015) PRB has worked intensively in Kenya since 1998, with support from the U.S.
Addressing Limited Contraceptive Options and Inconsistent Use in Zimbabwe
(2015) Summary: Although the reported use of modern contraceptives has remained stable in Zimbabwe, fertility increased from an average of 3.8 to 4.1 children per woman between 2006 and 2011.
Improve Antenatal Care in Ghana’s Lower-Level Health Facilities
(2015) Summary: Low-quality antenatal care may be contributing to Ghana’s high maternal mortality rates, according to a recent study.
Reducing Maternal Deaths in West and Central Africa
(2015) Summary: Maternal deaths can be prevented when women give birth in health facilities attended by skilled personnel.
Fiche de données. Maladies non transmissibles en Afrique : Les jeunes jouent un rôle déterminant
(2015) Cette fiche de données accompagne le document de politique intitulé Maladies non transmissibles en Afrique : Les jeunes jouent un rôle déterminant dès lors qu’il s’agit d’enrayer l’épidémie des MNT et d’assurer un développement durable.
Status Update: Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health in Kenya
Results from Kenya’s 2014 Demographic and Health Survey reveal that facets of adolescent sexual and reproductive health are improving but that some areas need further attention and work.
Evidence Can Help Make Sustainable Development Investments Strategic
Over the next 15 years, public and private funders are likely to invest trillions of dollars to make progress towards the proposed Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Data Appendix. Addressing Risk Factors for Noncommunicable Diseases Among Young People in Africa
(2015) Establishing healthy behaviors among young Africans could help stem a looming regional epidemic of noncommunicable diseases like cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and chronic respiratory conditions, according to this PRB policy brief and data sheet with comprehensive data appendix.
Policy Brief. Noncommunicable Diseases in Africa–Youth Are Key to Curbing the Epidemic and Achieving Sustainable Development
(2015) Establishing healthy behaviors among young Africans could help stem a looming regional epidemic of noncommunicable diseases like cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and chronic respiratory conditions, according to this PRB policy brief and data sheet with comprehensive data appendix.