Edwine Barasa

As countries navigate competing health priorities and constrained budgets, economic evidence can help decision-makers understand not only what works, but also what it costs and what health benefits it delivers. That was the focus on Day 1 of the capacity building and dissemination workshop under the Wellcome Trust funded project, Enhancing the Use of Economic Evidence in Vaccine Policy Making in Africa (EEE-VPM) project. The meeting brought together colleagues from @VaccinesKenya and county health representatives from 10 counties that participated in data collection. 📌The goal was to strengthen the understanding and use of economic evidence to inform vaccine policy and investment decisions in Kenya and across Africa. The day's agenda was: 📰Introduction to economic evaluation: types of evaluation, perspectives and decision-making rules 💰Costing in healthcare: cost definitions, costing approaches and how to conduct a cost analysis ⚖️Measuring health outcomes: DALYs, QALYs and the challenges of measuring and using them 📈QALY measurement with the EQ-5D-5L: a group practical exercise calculating health-state index values using Kenyan data Participants were curious, asking questions, making comments and actively contributing during the sessions.

The Clinical Information Network (CIN) held a Maternal and Newborn Quality of Care Feedback Report Stakeholder Co-Design Meeting as part of ongoing efforts to improve the relevance and utility of feedback reports for healthcare providers and other end users. The meeting brought together stakeholders to collaboratively design feedback reports that support quality improvement in maternal and newborn care, focusing on indicators that are meaningful, relevant, and actionable for healthcare providers, hospital managers, and other stakeholders. The CIN routinely generates and shares performance feedback reports with participating hospitals to support quality improvement efforts. The co-design process aims to ensure these reports better meet end users' needs and provide information to inform decision-making and drive improvements in care.

We are pleased to welcome the @wellcometrust Equity Department and Infectious Disease team to our Nairobi Programme. Our researchers showcased work across the Clinical Information Network, policy engagement and knowledge translation, surveillance and metrics and antimicrobial resistance.

For the final session @DrPeterKilroy, Senior Research Manager – Discovery Research presented on @wellcometrust Discovery Research funding, including the social sciences and open mode schemes. The session provided insights into funding opportunities for social science, humanities and population health researchers at different career stages.

The Training Department spotlighted our capacity development work, with an overview of @IDeAL_KEMRI_WT and presentations on the work being undertaken through the Postgraduate Diploma programme, highlighting efforts to strengthen research skills and develop the next generation of African research leaders.

From maternal and newborn care to health systems, health economics and climate change, our Nairobi Programme is generating evidence to address complex health challenges and inform better health policies and practice.

📢We are excited to host the Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Governance and Financing Summit 2026 conference in collaboration with @NPHIKenya. The conference will bring together policymakers, researchers, development partners and leaders to explore practical evidence-based solutions for strengthening AMR response, governance and sustainable financing. #OneHealth #AMRKenya 📌 Theme : Sustainable governance and financing for AMR containment 🗓️ Dates : September 9th – 10th, 2026 📍 PrideInn Paradise, Mombasa

📢New month, new #KWTRP webinar! 🦠 How is Kenya tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR)? 🚨Join us as we explore AMR containment governance in Kenya, covering existing structures, implementation practices, key challenges, and opportunities for stronger coordinated action. 👥 Who should attend? Researchers | Policymakers | Health professionals | Students | Anyone interested in health systems & AMR 🗓 Wednesday, 24 June 2026 🕛1200HRS – 1300HRS 🔗 Register here 👉: bit.ly/4v4WIxU

The #AfHESG “Advanced Introduction to Measuring Health Outcomes – DALYs” training is underway! Dr. @Kazungu_JK kicks off the training with a session on Introduction to measuring health outcomes, taking participants through the foundations of measuring health and why it matters. Measuring health outcomes is central to strengthening health systems by understanding population health trends, evaluating interventions, allocating resources wisely, reducing inequalities, and giving patients a voice. #AfHESG #HealthEconomics