Enabling the growth and transformation of Africa’s health sector
Health Ecosystems (HECO)
The Health Ecosystems Pillar enables students and professionals to acquire advanced skills in a broad range of disciplines critical for sustainable health sector growth and transformation in Africa.
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Impact of Ecosystems on Africa
To enhance the stability and growth of African health sectors, HECO focuses on increasing the number of primary healthcare workers with stable employment by assembling essential building blocks for these sectors.
The purpose of the Health Ecosystems Pillar is to train and prepare a new generation of talented health professionals with the broad sets of skills required to drive equitable and inclusive growth in Africa.
The Health Collaborative develops these building blocks to ensure that there are always sufficient numbers of highly skilled, work-ready graduates across a spectrum of disciplines responding to Africa’s needs.
Programs under the Health Ecosystem Pillar are tailored to equip young leaders with the perspective, skills, training, and credentials essential for developing innovative, sustainable, and equitable health sectors.
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The Power of Partnership
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Our Goal
Train professionals across a broad range of disciplines critical for sustainable and equitable health-sector growth.
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How HECO and Partners work together
Under the Health Ecosystems Pillar, Health Collaborative Partners work to co-create and train a new generation of talented health professionals with advanced skills required to drive equitable and inclusive growth in Africa.
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Explore HECO Activities
Programs
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IMIx Certificate of Effective Healthcare Management
University of Toronto
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Introduction to Africa Health Public Policy
University of Toronto
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Master of Biotechnology
University of Toronto
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Master of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering
University of Toronto
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Master of Financial Insurance
University of Toronto
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Master of Health Administration
University of Toronto
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Master of Health Informatics
University of Toronto
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Master of Public Health in Occupational and Environmental Health
University of Toronto
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Master of Public Health in Social and Behavioural Health Sciences
University of Toronto
BSc. in Biological Engineering
Ashesi University
Centre for Reimagined Africa (CRA)
University of Toronto
Research & Innovation
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Candidate Nominations for the ALU Public Sector Fellowship Program
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[Watch] Heavy Risk – An Environmental & Occupational Health Documentary
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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 […]
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2023 Baobab Summit
The Baobab Summit is a virtual event that celebrates the power of youth leadership, individual action, and positive social change across Africa.
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