Main Editorial Theme: The newsletter focuses on CARTA's commitment to building a robust multidisciplinary African academy capable of leading impactful research in population and public health. It highlights the selection of 25 Cohort 3 PhD fellows, emphasizing the rigorous selection process and the diverse research areas they represent.
Key Research Stories and Highlights: The newsletter showcases various research areas undertaken by the new fellows, including epidemiology, climate change, and health systems. Notable achievements include Dr. Simbarashe Takuva's award-winning research on HIV and tuberculosis, and Joseph Maurice Mutisya's recognition by the African Union for his work in basic sciences.
Scholar/Cohort Updates: Updates on Cohort 2 and 3 fellows are provided, detailing their participation in international conferences and workshops. The newsletter highlights the Joint Advanced Seminars (JAS) and the importance of these sessions in enhancing research skills and networking among fellows.
Institutional News: The newsletter reports on the successful strategies employed by institutions like Moi University to secure maximum fellowship slots. It also covers the election of new CARTA Board members and the engagement of vice-chancellors in supporting CARTA's mission.
Events: Upcoming events include the call for PhD applications for Cohort 4 and the Joint Advanced Seminar for Cohort 3 in Dar es Salaam. The newsletter also recaps the CARTA Vice Chancellors’ Meeting and the 6th African Institutions Initiative Directors’ Meeting, emphasizing collaborative efforts to strengthen research capacity in Africa.