At the EHAG Centre, we recognize the fundamental contribution and influence of environmental health to maintaining and improving public health. The wider physical, social-cultural and ecological environment affects the population’s health in varied ways. Our focus is to train young scientist to conduct high level research at the intersection of environment and health to provide evidence that can inform policy. Currently, we are implementing research funded by Medical Research Foundation (MRF) that examines heat exposure impacts on maternal and newborn outcomes. The Centre is also part of the Advancing Research in Climate Health Consortium (ARCH) led by AMREF and funded$4.8M by IDRC. Researchers at the Centre are also engaged in research that is documenting Indigenous early weather warning systems across Kenya -and how these methods can be integrated in modern weather warning systems.

Collaborations: We are happy to collaborate with local NGOs, universities and international partners for joint work through training and grant applications. If you are interested, contact the director of the HUB.