The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is the continent’s premier research institution and think tank that conducts high quality and policy-relevant research on population, health and health systems strengthening in sub Saharan Africa (SSA). The Center’s vision is to transform lives in Africa through research and its mission is to generate evidence, strengthen research capacity and engage policy to inform action on population health and wellbeing. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, with a regional office in Dakar, Senegal, the Center seeks to drive change with evidence led by a growing cadre of research leaders from across the continent.