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ArticleBMJ global health2026

Bridging the gap between public health, academia and policy.

Paula Christen, Jeanette Dawa, Omar Ahmed, Florence Akinyi, Bonventure Ameyo Masakhwe, Daniel Biftu Bekalo, Cosmas Biwot, Arani B Bosire, Giovanni Charles, Veronicah Gathoni and 51 more

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Paula ChristenCentre for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya paula.christen16@imperial.ac.uk.ORCID 0000-0003-4671-3973
Jeanette DawaCentre for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.
Omar AhmedUniversity of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.
Florence AkinyiDivision of Disease Surveillance and Response, Kenya Ministry of Health, Nairobi, Kenya.
Bonventure Ameyo MasakhweTurkana County, Kenya Ministry of Health, Turkana, Kenya.
Daniel Biftu BekaloJomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Nairobi, Kenya.
Cosmas BiwotCentre for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.ORCID 0009-0009-1274-6305
Arani B BosireKenya National Public Health Institute (KNPHI), Nairobi, Kenya.
Giovanni CharlesMedical Research Council Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis, Imperial College London School of Public Health, London, UK.
Veronicah GathoniQhala, Nairobi, Kenya.
Katy A M GaythorpeMedical Research Council Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis, Imperial College London School of Public Health, London, UK.
Githinji GeoffreyCentre for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.
Salmon GowaMachini Tech, Nairobi, Kenya.
Fathiyah Said HamumyNational Vaccines and Immunization Program, Kenya Ministry of Health, Nairobi, Kenya.
Hannah KagiriHealth Sector Monitoring and Evaluation, Kenya Ministry of Health, Nairobi, Kenya.
George KamundiaCentre for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.
Stephanie KamunyaCentre for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.
Pius KariukiIntelliSOFT consulting, Nairobi, Kenya.
Lydiah KhalayiNational Vaccines and Immunization Program, Kenya Ministry of Health, Nairobi, Kenya.
Ivy KombeKenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) Wellcome Trust Research Programme, Kilifi, Kenya.
Purity KwambokaVeterinary Epidemiology and Economics Section (VEES), Directorate Veterinary Services, Nairobi, Kenya.
Paul LiétarMedical Research Council Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis, Imperial College London School of Public Health, London, UK.
Noel LikalamuCentre for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.
Brian LugonzoUniversity of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.
Vincent MariitaCentre for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.
Augustine MasindeCentre for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.
Mumbua MbithiVeterinary Epidemiology and Economics Section (VEES), Directorate Veterinary Services, Nairobi, Kenya.
Ruth McCabeMedical Research Council Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis, Imperial College London School of Public Health, London, UK.ORCID 0000-0002-6368-9103
Fred Nyamitago MonariKisii University, Kisii, Kenya.
Francis Ondicho MotiriDivision of National Laboratory Services (DNLS), Kenya Ministry of Health, Nairobi, Kenya.
Antony M MuchiriCentre for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.
Annah MudambaVeterinary Epidemiology and Economics Section (VEES), Directorate Veterinary Services, Nairobi, Kenya.
Peter Waweru MugoDigital Health, Policy and Informatics, Kenya Ministry of Health, Nairobi, Kenya.
Nyamai MutonoCentre for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.
Moses MuriithiCentre for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.
Ryan MusasiaCentre for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.
Mumbua MutungaCentre for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.
Waithera MwangiCentre for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.
John NalwaBCL, Nairobi, Kenya.
Kibet Immanuel Ngeno20Four7Va, Nairobi, Kenya.
Jackline Mosinya NyaberiJomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Nairobi, Kenya.
Peninna Mwongeli NzokaDivision of National Laboratory Services (DNLS), Kenya Ministry of Health, Nairobi, Kenya.
John OjalKenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) Wellcome Trust Research Programme, Kilifi, Kenya.
Tabitha OkechCentre for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.
Emmanuel OkungaDivision of Disease Surveillance and Response, Kenya Ministry of Health, Nairobi, Kenya.
Evans OmondiAfrican Population and Health Research Center, Nairobi, Kenya.ORCID 0000-0002-1779-1043
Joseph OsoroUniversity of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.
Preston OsoroFinesse, Nairobi, Kenya.
Amika PatelThe Nairobi West Hospital Ltd, Nairobi, Kenya.
Stanley SayiankaCentre for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.
Triza ShigoliCentre for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.
Catherine SilaliNational Vaccines and Immunization Program, Kenya Ministry of Health, Nairobi, Kenya.
Martin M ThenduDigital Health, Policy and Informatics, Kenya Ministry of Health, Nairobi, Kenya.
Sabine L van ElslandMedical Research Council Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis, Imperial College London School of Public Health, London, UK.ORCID 0000-0003-0775-7463
Kariithi Anne WanjikuCentre for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.
Philip MuchemiCentre for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.
Lilith K WhittlesMedical Research Council Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis, Imperial College London School of Public Health, London, UK.ORCID 0000-0002-8913-0391
Peter WinskillMedical Research Council Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis, Imperial College London School of Public Health, London, UK.ORCID 0000-0003-3001-4959
Loice Achieng OmbajoCentre for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.ORCID 0000-0003-4632-8792
S M ThumbiCentre for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.
Oliver J WatsonMedical Research Council Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis, Imperial College London School of Public Health, London, UK.ORCID 0000-0003-2374-0741

Funding

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation INV-044079UK Medical Research Council (MRC MR/X020258/1Wellcome TrustWellcome Trust 228271/Z/23/ZWellcome Trust & the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation INV-034281
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The use of advanced analytics in public health policy remains hindered by a disconnect between researchers, policymakers and technical experts. Bridging this gap requires intentional knowledge translation strategies that facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration and real-world application of research findings. Hackathons, which bring together diverse stakeholders in a time-bound, solution-oriented format, offer an approach to address this challenge. In January 2025, the MRC Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis and the Centre for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis at the University of Nairobi organised the

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Health PolicyPublic HealthTranslational Research, BiomedicalAcademiaHumansKenyaPublic Health InfrastructurePublic Health

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