Visualizing Evidence into Action
"Without evidence, we are like drivers moving in the dark without headlights."
On April 14–15, 2026, Cochrane Kenya convened regional leaders, researchers, policymakers, and evidence champions in Nairobi, Kenya, for the East Africa Stakeholder Engagement for Evidence Informed decision making meeting. To capture the energy, candid debates, and actionable insights from the two day gathering, visual artist Njung’e Wanjiru transformed our discussions into an interactive graphic recording.
Key Takeaways from the Visual Notes
Generating data alone is not enough. For research to matter, it must be accessible, locally grounded, and actively translated to serve policymakers and communities.
With over 65 regional institutions actively contributing to research output, our focus is moving from fragmented reports toward an open, integrated African evidence value chain.
Sustainable health systems rely on collaboration, shared ownership, and ethical integration of emerging technologies like AI.
Strong health ecosystems are built when researchers, funders, and governments co-design solutions from the very start.