Call for Apllications: Postdoctoral Fellowship

Call for Apllications The Generation-H Project, led by the University Of Ghana, School Of Public Health, is pleased to invite applications from outstanding individuals for one Postdoctoral Fellowship position. This two-year fellowship, beginning 2025, will be tenable at the University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana. The Generation-H Project is a collaborative initiative funded by the European…

Press Release | Generation-H Project: A multi-intervention project to combat unhealthy diets and physical inactivity among adolescents and youth in Sub-Saharan Africa

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Accra, Amsterdam, Brussels, Loughborough, Montpellier, Nairobi, March 20, 2024 – The global surge in non-communicable diseases (NCDs), driven by unhealthy diets and physical inactivity, has sparked urgent calls for action worldwide. In response, a consortium comprising the Amsterdam University Medical Centers, University of Amsterdam, the University of Ghana, the African Population and…

News | Generation-H project kick-off meeting: Gaining insight into the project details, team dynamics, and individual roles

The Generation H project kick-off meeting brought together a diverse team of experts to devise a strategy for combatting unhealthy diets and sedentary lifestyles among adolescents in Ghana and Kenya. Participants who attended this meeting anticipated gaining insight into the project details, team dynamics, and individual roles, with a focus on developing strategies to tackle…

News: Amsterdam UMC Leads Global Effort to Combat Chronic Diseases in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

In a groundbreaking initiative funded by Horizon Europe, Amsterdam UMC is spearheading a global consortium aimed at tackling the escalating rates of chronic diseases in low- and middle-income countries. Led by Professor Charles Agyemang, the consortium’s focus is on developing targeted interventions, particularly for individuals aged 10 to 24, who are often overlooked in current…