Africa Health
Collaborative

Driven by Collaboration, 
Focused on Health Transformation for Africa

The Health Collaborative is a transformative network of 9 higher education institutions and the Mastercard Foundation.

We value and invite like-minded partners who share the same mission.

Addis Ababa University
African Leadership University
Amref International University / Amref Heath Africa
Ashesi University
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Mastercard Foundation
Moi University
University of Cape Town
University of Toronto

Meet our Partners

Born from a commitment to fostering inclusive, sustainable, and impactful health-focused initiatives, the Health Collaborative represents a fusion of bright minds and leading institutions.


Our shared vision is to prepare diverse youth for the meaningful work of transforming health and well-being in Africa, through contextually appropriate and sustainable primary healthcare systems. The Health Collaborative is designed to leverage the power of higher education institutions as sites of knowledge exchange and community collaboration, and nexuses for cross-sector partnerships.

Learn more about the Health Collaborative Partners

Explore our Pillars

Preparing diverse youth for the meaningful work of transforming health and wellbeing in Africa through contextually appropriate and sustainable primary healthcare.


Health
Employment

(HEMP)

Expand capacity to train primary health care workers to meet growing demand.

Health
Entrepreneurship

(HENT)

Implement and sustain entrepreneurial ecosystems that launch health start-ups, generate revenue, and create meaningful employment.

Health
Ecosystems

(HECO)

Enabling the growth and transformation of Africa’s health sector.

Programs at a Glance

Recent Activities


Internship Opportunities Open in Ghana

The Africa Health Collaborative Secretariat is seeking two interns based in Ghana to support the communications team. See details of the two roles below. Communications Associate Position Overview  The Communications Associate will play a key role in driving Africa Health Collaborative’s visibility and storytelling efforts. This individual will research priority health topics, engage partners and program leads, […]

2026-2027 Doctor of Public Health Scholarships Open

We are pleased to announce the start of the 2026-2027 Mastercard Foundation graduate scholarship recruitment at the University of Toronto. This doctoral scholarship opportunity is open to recent alumni and graduating students at our Africa Health Collaborative partner universities. These graduate scholarships will be awarded to individuals who have demonstrated academic excellence in associated health-related disciplines […]

AfyaFest 2025 

Hosted by Amref Health Africa Who Can Participate  Participants will include invited student-led teams and early-stage entrepreneurs from Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, Ethiopia, Senegal, Zambia, and Canada—ensuring a rich mix of perspectives and experiences.  The Experience Three days. One goal: Transform ideas into impact.  FAQ We’re spotlighting solutions in four urgent health priorities:  Maternal […]

Artificial Intelligence & the Future of Healthcare in Africa

Amid shifting global dynamics, higher education institutions have a powerful opportunity to lead a new era of innovation in primary healthcare (PHC) systems. In the next episode of the Health in Africa Series, we explore practical strategies that academic institutions can apply to strengthen PHC systems, especially in resource-constrained settings. 

Africa’s Health Workforce Crisis: Insights from Ethiopia

Amid shifting global dynamics, higher education institutions have a powerful opportunity to lead a new era of innovation in primary healthcare (PHC) systems. In the next episode of the Health in Africa Series, we explore practical strategies that academic institutions can apply to strengthen PHC systems, especially in resource-constrained settings. 

Mental Health and Identity for Students Studying at Home & Abroad

Amid shifting global dynamics, higher education institutions have a powerful opportunity to lead a new era of innovation in primary healthcare (PHC) systems. In the next episode of the Health in Africa Series, we explore practical strategies that academic institutions can apply to strengthen PHC systems, especially in resource-constrained settings. 

Higher Education’s Role in Reimagining Primary Healthcare

Amid shifting global dynamics, higher education institutions have a powerful opportunity to lead a new era of innovation in primary healthcare (PHC) systems. In the next episode of the Health in Africa Series, we explore practical strategies that academic institutions can apply to strengthen PHC systems, especially in resource-constrained settings.