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Public Health Research & Impact Hub

Who we are

Founded by a young African woman in global health, Public Health Research & Impact Hub is a female-led initiative designed to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and practical health solutions across Africa — with a strong focus on maternal health equity.We exist to empower women in science and health leadership, build local research capacity, and drive African-led health innovation rooted in communities.

“This isn't just a hub. It's a movement — led by African women for African futures.

What we do

At Public Health Research & Impact Hub, we empower African students, early-career researchers, and public health professionals to generate translate, and apply impactful research—especially in maternal and community health. Founded and led by a young African woman in global health, we are building a new model of research leadership: one that is grounded in local context, driven by equity, and committed to real-world solutions.

Our activities

Research Support & Capacity Building

We help undergraduate and postgraduate students strengthen their academic and professional journey.

Maternal & Public Health Research

We lead and support community-centered research in Sudan (Darfur), focusing on:
Access to maternal health services
Health system gaps and gender equity
Community-based interventions and implementation science

Community Solutions & Advocacy

We translate research into impact through:
Outreach programs in underserved communities
Health education for women and girls
Policy briefs and evidence for decision-makers

Mission

To amplify the role of local research — especially by young African women — in shaping maternal and public health policy, programs, and community outcomes.

Vision

A continent where women researchers lead, collaborate, and implement health solutions that serve every mother, every family, and every forgotten region.

Our Values

Equity: We promote health justice across gender, geography, and systems.
Empowerment :We equip students, especially women, to lead and publish impactful research.
Excellence: We prioritize rigor, relevance, and real-world translation.
Collaboration: We partner with ministries, communities, and global allies.
Representation: We believe in African women leading African research agendas.

Why we exist?

At Public Health Research & Impact Hub, our work begins with a deep sense of purpose—and a personal story.

I am a public health researcher from Darfur, Sudan. I've seen firsthand the devastating impact that limited access to maternal health care and weak research systems have on women, mothers, and entire communities. In regions like Darfur, maternal health outcomes remain dangerously poor—not because women don't care, but because the systems meant to protect them are under-researched, under-resourced, and overlooked.

Very few studies are conducted in these fragile areas. As a result, there is no strong data to inform decisions, guide interventions, or advocate for funding. Without research, there is no voice. Without voice, there is no change.

That is why this hub exists: To ensure that no woman dies giving life because no one studied her reality. To create a space where young African researchers—especially women—can lead evidence that speaks for our people. And to make sure that Darfur and other underserved regions are not just subjects of research—but sources of solutions.

Because maternal health is not just a public health issue—it's a matter of justice.