Utafiti Wellness Research Association
EVIDENCE TO ACTION
EVIDENCE TO ACTION
Translating complex research findings into actionable policy recommendations for health decision-makers in Kenya and across Africa.
Policy briefs published
Policy areas covered
Institutions engaged
Countries reached
This policy brief presents a comprehensive framework for integrating community health workers into Kenya's primary healthcare system. It draws from a multi-county study and offers evidence-based recommendations for training, supervision, financing, and career pathways.
Analysis of existing workplace mental health provisions and recommendations for strengthening support systems for healthcare workers.
Evidence review of school-based mental health programs and policy recommendations for integration into Kenya's education curriculum.
Evaluation of community-based maternal health interventions and recommendations for scaling effective approaches across counties.
Assessment of nutrition policies for children under five and recommendations for strengthening implementation and monitoring.
Assessment of diagnostic and treatment capacities for hypertension at primary care level with policy recommendations for strengthening services.
Evidence synthesis of diabetes prevention programs and recommendations for policy integration into Kenya's universal health coverage.
Analysis of current geriatric care capacity and recommendations for developing comprehensive elder care policies and services.
Review of existing social protection mechanisms and recommendations for enhancing coverage and benefits for older Kenyans.
Comparative analysis of financing mechanisms and recommendations for sustainable primary care funding under Kenya's UHC agenda.
Assessment of health data systems and recommendations for improving data quality, access, and use for policy decisions.
Lessons from COVID-19 and recommendations for building resilient mental health support systems for health workers.
Analysis of immunization gaps in remote communities and policy recommendations for improving vaccine access and uptake.
Evidence review of cervical, breast, and colorectal cancer screening programs with recommendations for national expansion.
Assessment of dementia care capacity and policy recommendations for improving diagnosis, treatment, and caregiver support.
Analysis of telemedicine implementation gaps and recommendations for regulatory framework and sustainable integration.