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 collaborative effort has produced over 91 comprehensive training, coaching, mentoring, and fellowship programs, tailored for healthcare professionals. We are also at the forefront of pioneering research and fostering a robust network of emerging young professionals.
We champion local, indigenous solutions to confronting Africa’s primary health care and global health challenges.
Our vision is bold, our programs are diverse but united to foster transformative change across health systems and health ecosystems in Africa. Together, we are committed to a partnership. We are invested in co-creating diverse programs and initiatives that pave the way for innovative and sustainable health solutions and growth in Africa’s health systems.
Learn more about the Health Collaborative Partners
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Ethiopia
African Leadership University
Rwanda, Mauritius
Ashesi University
Ghana
Mastercard Foundation
Canada
Moi University
Kenya
University of Cape Town
South Africa
University of Toronto
Canada
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
Candidate Nominations for the ALU Public Sector Fellowship Program
African Leadership University (ALU) is thrilled to share an exceptional opportunity for public sector leaders championing sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) projects. The ALU Public Sector Fellowship, now entering its third year, is a dynamic, 8-month, part-time program designed to empower leaders with essential skills to elevate service delivery and tackle Africa’s pressing […]
[Watch] Heavy Risk – An Environmental & Occupational Health Documentary
In Ghana’s Shama District, the rice fields of Whin Valley hold immense agricultural potential, providing food and livelihoods to the local community and beyond. But beneath this fertile land, a hidden story unfolds. Three Mastercard Foundation Scholars from the University of Toronto set out to explore how local farming practices and nearby #Galamsey (illegal mining) […]
From Bedside to Big Data: A Nurse’s Transition to Health Informatics
In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, the intersection of clinical expertise and technological innovation is where the most significant impacts are made. My journey from nursing to health informatics is a testament to this shift—a journey that began with hands-on patient care and led me to the forefront of digital health solutions. This transition wasn’t […]
African Women Innovating in Health Care
This year, FemSTEM Africa engaged over 200 health innovators and enthusiasts through a series of events, concluding in a pitch competition and interactions with seasoned entrepreneurs. The five-part event series was organized by the University of Toronto’s Health Innovation Hub (H2i) in partnership with Social Enterprise (SE) Ghana, Sustineri Attorneys, supported by funding from the […]
Apply for the Mastercard Foundation Doctor of Public Health Scholarship
How to Apply: Step OneProspective applicants must first consult the admission requirements for the Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) program of study. The link above will guide you in exploring this program.If you meet the academic requirements of this program, please follow through to step two. Step TwoReview the recording of the scholarship information session […]