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The #GSLEARN Policy-Maker Training on Epidemic Modelling and Analytics strengthened participants’ understanding of how modelling can inform decisions, shape actionable policy questions and identify priorities for the GS LEARN Modelling Fellowship Programme.
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September 17, 2026 at 1:33 PM
👥How does evidence become policy?
In a simulated Technical Advisory Group meeting, Dr. Jacquie Oliwa guided #GSLEARN participants as they debated modelling evidence alongside other sources of evidence to develop informed public health policy recommendations. #EvidenceToPolicy #GlobalHealth
July 17, 2026 at 9:24 AM
🌍As #GSLEARN concludes, participants leave better equipped to translate policy needs into modelling questions, interpret evidence and strengthen collaboration between policymakers & modellers, advancing evidence-informed decisions, stronger health systems and improved health outcomes across Africa.
July 17, 2026 at 2:27 PM
🤝 Strong partnerships lead to stronger decisions.
Moderated by Dr. John Ojal, this #GSLEARN panel explored how policymakers and modelling teams can build trust, define clear roles, overcome collaboration challenges and prepare institutions to work with future GS LEARN Modelling Fellows.
July 17, 2026 at 2:17 PM
🤝 Sustainable evidence use goes beyond good models.
Dr. Jacquie Oliwa's #GSLEARN session explored lessons from COVID-19, highlighting that trusted partnerships, strong data systems, open communication and co-producing policy questions are key to embedding modelling into policymaking.
July 17, 2026 at 9:46 AM
📊 Dr. John Ojal's session on Introduction to Epidemic Modelling explored how models can forecast outbreaks, compare intervention strategies & support evidence-informed public health decisions. The best models begin with the right policy questions, co-developed by policymakers and modellers. #GSLEARN
July 13, 2026 at 12:10 PM
📈 Models don't replace judgement, they strengthen it.
Day 2 of the #GSLEARN Policy-Maker training kicks off with Dr. John Ojal's session exploring how models combine data, assumptions, and uncertainty to support public health decisions and the importance of communicating uncertainty.
July 15, 2026 at 9:41 AM
📊 Good models begin with good questions.
Dr. Fatuma Guleid opens Day 2 of the #GSLEARN Policy-Maker Training, highlighting that effective modelling starts with the decision that needs to be made, not just the problem, to inform evidence-based public health action. 🌍
July 14, 2026 at 9:16 AM
We're proud to host the #GSLEARN Policy-Maker Training, bringing together policymakers, public health leaders and researchers to strengthen epidemic modelling for better public health decisions in Africa. Prof. Ambrose Agweyu urged policymakers to help shape modelling from the outset.
July 13, 2026 at 11:41 AM