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AfyaFest 2026 Connected for Health Report
AfyaFest 2026 brought together over 309 participants from more than 10 countries to strengthen Africa’s health innovation ecosystem through cross-sector collaboration, youth and women’s leadership, local research, regulatory advancement, and sustainable financing. The event showcased African-led innovations, awarded USD 21,000 to five ventures, and emphasized mobilizing African capital, strengthening regulatory and innovation ecosystems, integrating One Health and climate considerations, and moving health ventures beyond grant dependence toward sustainable, locally driven solutions. Read More
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Profiles of distress related to sexual function, psychological distress, and sexual pleasure: A person-centered analysis of early maladaptive schemas and psychological inflexibility.
Sexual distress, reduced sexual pleasure, and psychological distress were associated with early maladaptive schemas and psychological inflexibility, with sexual pleasure particularly important in distinguishing more severely affected individuals. The findings suggest that assessing sexual pleasure and addressing psychological inflexibility and schemas, particularly emotional deprivation, may strengthen interventions for sexual dysfunction. Read More >>>
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Parental consent requirements for adolescents to access sexual and reproductive health services: A reference manual for understanding the medical and legal implications.
Adolescents face significant barriers to accessing sexual and reproductive health services due to legal requirements for parental consent, confidentiality concerns, and cultural and religious differences. Disagreements between adolescents, parents, and health workers can delay or prevent care, sometimes pushing young people toward unsafe services. The manual therefore seeks practical approaches to balance legal obligations, parental involvement, and adolescents’ rights and well-being. Read More >>>
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Evaluation Summary of the DCI Health Capital Project-Sustainably strengthening children’s health capital
The DCI Capital Santé project improved child health in Kolda by linking schools, communities and healthcare facilities to identify and treat common but neglected conditions. The project strengthened health promotion and referrals in 20 schools, improved community health and nutrition practices, and expanded access to medical, social and surgical care for vulnerable children. Read More >>>
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National framework for the integration of sexual health and hiv prevention services in guinea
Guinea developed a national framework for integrating sexual and reproductive health and HIV services, based on literature review, stakeholder consultation, and validation. It standardizes standards, operational models, referral systems, monitoring tools, and emphasizes governance, equity, human rights, phased implementation, and evidence use. The process enhanced coordination, ownership, and sustainability of integrated health services.
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Definitions, classification, and epidemiology of sexual dysfunction: A consensus statement from the Fifth International Consultation on Sexual Medicine 2024
This international consensus study brought together experts to review and standardise clinical health definitions used in a specialised area of healthcare. Using evidence reviews, survey findings, and expert consensus, the researchers developed and updated a set of definitions to improve consistency in clinical practice and research. The study identified significant variations in existing terminology and emphasised the importance of clear, evidence-based definitions and standardised frameworks to support healthcare delivery, professional training, and future scientific investigations Read More
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Using Human Centred Design to Engage Men and Boys in Ending Harmful Practices among the Kuria Community in Kenya: Lessons from the Power to You(th) Project
Migori County’s Kuria community continues to experience high levels of FGM and SGBV due to entrenched patriarchal norms and limited male engagement. This paper documents a Human Centred Design (HCD) pilot under the Power to You(th) Project (2023–2025) that engaged adolescent boys, young men and elders as change agents through two co‑created models: the Positive Masculinity Program and the Kuria Intergenerational Assembly. Reaching over 900 participants, the intervention led to improved attitudes and behaviours, including increased reporting of FGM, reduced stigma against uncut girls, str
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Gender Dynamics in Vaccine Acceptance and Hesitancy Among Primary Caregivers in Ethiopia: A Mixed-Methods Study
This mixed‑methods study examined how gender norms influence childhood vaccination uptake in Ethiopia. While overall willingness to vaccinate was high, more than half of caregivers showed some vaccine hesitancy, particularly men. Hesitancy was shaped by traditional gender roles, misinformation, and socio‑economic factors, while education, family and religious support, and engagement with health workers increased acceptance. The findings highlight the ne
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