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IDeAL Postdoctoral Fellow Jeremiah Nganda presented his research, "Co-creation for Sustainable Knowledge Translation in Health Systems: A Scoping Review," at the Pwani University International Transdisciplinary Conference and Innovation Expo. The study examines global evidence on how researchers, policymakers, healthcare providers, and communities work together to co-create knowledge that can improve health systems. By mapping existing research, it explores how collaborative approaches can make scientific evidence more relevant, accessible, and more likely to inform policy and practice beyond academic settings. Preliminary findings suggest that as health systems increasingly rely on evidence to address complex health challenges, co-creation plays a critical role in improving the uptake and use of research, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. The review provides valuable insights into how stronger partnerships between researchers and decision-makers can help translate evidence into policies and interventions that improve health outcomes. #HealthSystems #KnowledgeTranslation #ImplementationScience #ResearchImpact

IDeAL MSc Immunology students showcasing their research during the poster presentations at the International Transdisciplinary Conference and Innovation Expo at Pwani University. Their work reflects the next generation of African scientists using research and innovation to tackle current and emerging health challenges.