Several GDAR researchers have contributed to a new book on Urban Health in Africa, published by Johns Hopkins University Press. Editors Elaine O. Nsoesie and Blessing U. Mberu bring together a diverse group of scholars to explore the critical impacts of rapid urbanisation on the health and prosperity of Africans. Through compelling case studies, contributors … Continue reading Urban Health in Africa
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The Global Diet and Activity Research (GDAR) network is a transdisciplinary global health research network formed in 2017. But what does that mean? To celebrate our researchers and their work watch our 'GDAR IS ...', and follow us on LinkedIn. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISFxaVbkVys
Active Commuting to School and Adolescent Health in Yaoundé, Cameroon
Our research team explored the role of active commuting to school, including walking or cycling, among adolescents in Yaoundé, a rapidly urbanising city in the lower-middle country of Cameroon. Given the rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and declining physical activity levels among youth, understanding the factors that shape active transport choices is crucial for … Continue reading Active Commuting to School and Adolescent Health in Yaoundé, Cameroon
The Lancet Countdown’s Inaugural Report on Health and Climate Change for Small Island States
The Lancet Countdown’s Inaugural Report on Health and Climate Change for Small Island States has been published. Led by GDAR’s very own Dr Georgiana Gordon-Strachan, Director of the Tropical Metabolism Research Unit at the Caribbean Institute for Health Research (CAIHR), University of the West Indies. This report expands on the global Lancet Countdown 2023 and … Continue reading The Lancet Countdown’s Inaugural Report on Health and Climate Change for Small Island States
Winner of the Cambridge Award for Research Impact and Engagement
Congratulations to our GDAR network member, Dr Gabriel Okello, for winning the Cambridge Award for Research Impact and Engagement in the ECR category! These awards, formerly the Vice-Chancellor's Award, are held annually to recognise exceptional achievement, innovation, and creativity in developing research engagement and impact plans with significant economic, social, and cultural potential. Gabriel won … Continue reading Winner of the Cambridge Award for Research Impact and Engagement
KEMRI GDAR’s first steps for 2025
The KEMRI GDAR team held their first meeting of the year to plan for key outputs, stakeholder consultations, and student dissertations. Three of the team members, including Charles Lwanga, Gladys Odhiambo and Lillian Sewe (new member) are pursuing Masters degrees in Public Health, and will be graduating later this year. Ms Sewe has a degree … Continue reading KEMRI GDAR’s first steps for 2025
GDAR Annual Network Meeting 2024: Day four – Future-casting
In November we convened our Annual Network Meeting in Johannesburg, hosted by the SAMRC/Wits Centre for Health Economics and Decision Science (PRICELESS SA) at the University of the Witwatersrand. This was our 7th annual meeting as a network. We brought together our research partners from Brazil, Cameroon, Jamaica, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and the United … Continue reading GDAR Annual Network Meeting 2024: Day four – Future-casting
GDAR Annual Network Meeting 2024: Day three – Network health
In November we convened our Annual Network Meeting in Johannesburg, hosted by the SAMRC/Wits Centre for Health Economics and Decision Science (PRICELESS SA) at the University of the Witwatersrand. This was our 7th annual meeting as a network. We brought together our research partners from Brazil, Cameroon, Jamaica, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and the United … Continue reading GDAR Annual Network Meeting 2024: Day three – Network health
GDAR Annual Network Meeting 2024: Day two – Community, engagement, and involvement
In November we convened our Annual Network Meeting in Johannesburg, hosted by the SAMRC/Wits Centre for Health Economics and Decision Science (PRICELESS SA) at the University of the Witwatersrand. This was our 7th annual meeting as a network. We brought together our research partners from Brazil, Cameroon, Jamaica, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and the United … Continue reading GDAR Annual Network Meeting 2024: Day two – Community, engagement, and involvement
GDAR Annual Network Meeting 2024: Day one – sense-making
In November we convened our Annual Network Meeting in Johannesburg, hosted by the SAMRC/Wits Centre for Health Economics and Decision Science (PRICELESS SA) at the University of the Witwatersrand. This was our 7th annual meeting as a network, bringing together our research partners from Brazil, Cameroon, Jamaica, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and the United Kingdom … Continue reading GDAR Annual Network Meeting 2024: Day one – sense-making